Recent Reports

Trek FX1

Location

625 W. Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU006XC0885S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About three years old, purple water bottle holder on the frame, some scuff marks along the frame, reflective light below seat and light on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight for several nights, discovered it missing the morning of 10/11 with no evidence of how it was stolen.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

2352 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 30, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011248680R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, phone holder on the handlebar, front and back bike lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into apartment building garage and cut the bike lock.

Surly Cross Check

Location

Alley behind
1829 w superior st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M18030678
Size: 
64
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black front rack and silver rear rack installed. Thule front mounted child bike seat attachment installed. Burley trailer attachment installed on rear wheel. Red panniers were on bike when stolen.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Removed from garage that was open overnight.

Trek Verve 1 Disc

Location

434 W diversey parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU320XC0830S
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Including Project 529 Shield: FCNNGZT

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~1 week
Incident Description: 
No idea when bike was taken, as I was out of town while it was locked.

2013 Bianchi Volpe

Location

1526 W Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver/blue Bianchi Volpe. Rainbow flag sticker on the top tube, Bigfoot and Silent Hill nurse stickers on the downtube. Fenders and a bike rack with a milk crate ziptied to it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored in a locked storage room in a locked basement for two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked storage locker in a locked basement of a condo building, sometime between Wednesday, Oct 9 at 9 PM and Friday, Oct 11 at 9 PM.

Specialized Allez

Location

1108 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC006005896R
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black handlebar wrap, "SPECIALIZED" in white font on the frame. Black rear pannier rack installed. Black water bottle holder installed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in basement storage of my apartment building behind locked door. Someone gained access to the rear door of the building (door may have been left propped open by someone) and stole the bike.

self-built

Location

1k Fulton
1000 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
n/a
Color: 
grey/white/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a hybrid bike with k2 decorations on the frame with a SRAM sticker

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

Kona Dew Plus 2022

Location

1001 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN21090353
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen with Kryptonite New York Lock locking the frame to the rear wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months

Orbea Diem

Location

Condo lower garage
859 W Erie Street Unit 301
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48 fm
Color: 
Black Carbon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orbea Diem black carbon with Shimano Ultegra components with bar ends, light, seat bag, rear rack, kickstand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked behind car in condo lower garage and Cable lock was cut. It could have happened from Oct 6 to October 10.

Biria ST2

Location

S. Harper Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
K20220501309
Size: 
52 lbs.
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Foldable aluminum frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the rack in my apartment building's bike room with a black Master Lock at around 4 p.m. yesterday (i.e. Tuesday, October 8th 2024). I received an email from my landlord today (i.e. Wednesday, October 9th 2024) that some bikes were stolen from the bike room. I checked the bike room at around 12:10 p.m. and it was not there. The bike lock was left at the scene, locked. This suggests that someone was able to pick the lock.

Schwinn

Location

residence
6861 N Tonty
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
bike was register in 2008
Size: 
medium
Color: 
dark blue and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black rear basket and side saddle, black composite fork, shimano shifters

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
A Male Hispanic stole a kid's Orange Bike at Saint Mary's of the Woods School and dump that bike then stole mine

2010 Specialized Dolce Elite Compact

Location

Aviation Lofts
1338 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092103556E
Color: 
Silver w/ White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
upgraded Shimano Ultegra groupset --- blue handlebar tape --- lights installed on handlebar & seat tube --- black seat, black flat pedals w/ traction pins --- fair market value: $1,220 --- number of speeds: 2-front, 9-rear --- factory ID sticker worn off of frame, serial # stamped on underside of bottom bracket, serial #: WUD092103556E

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the inside of a locked/secured apartment building. 5:00-5:40pm Sep 23, 2024

Giant NRS Composite 2

Location

Marriott Hotel Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black / Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2005 Giant NRS Composite 2 Large Hubs: Shimano XT Rims: Mavic X31 Tubeless Tire Front: 26x2.35 Schwalbe Nobby Nic Rear Tire: 26x2.25 Schwalbe Nobby Nic Spoke Brand: I don't know Components Brakeset: Hayes Sole XC front/Hayes SOLE HD rear brakes, Hayes levers Shift Levers: Shimano Deore LX Crankset: RaceFace Ride XC, 22/32/44 teeth Pedals: Not included Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth Seatpost: Don't Know, 27.2mm diameter Saddle: Selle Italia Expedia Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite Carbon Grips: ODI lock on grips Handlebar Stem: A few choices Headset: 1 1/8inch integrated FSA Orbit ACB Suspension Front F Forks: Fox Float 100 RLC Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch R

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked to a tree in front of the Marriott Magnificent Mile lobby on Rush and E. Ohio St. Missing in the AM.

2018 Jamis Renegade Expat

Location

Christian Community Church
4566 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Adventure bike with 650b DT Swiss wheels, Goodyear Connector tires, Shimano 105 Hollowtech crankset, FSA carbon seatpost, Selle SMP Pro saddle, Tiagra STI levers, Spyre mech disc brakes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I saw the bike parked out in front of the building (4598-4566 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) at 12:20am 10/7/2024 when I went up to my partner's apartment. When I came down at 11:30am, the bike was gone along with the lock.

Trek Domane Al 4 Disk 6

Location

K2 Apartments
365 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU316G0351S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, handle bars may have a slight bend to them from an accident.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike went missing from apartment building bike room. It was locked to one of the racks in there and noticed it was missing today when I went to retrieve it.

Cannondale Quick Womens 5 Remixte

Location

Residential Building
714 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YG70846
Size: 
LG
Color: 
LGR
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year 2021, purchased at kozys on broadway (i believe there is a kozys sticker on the frame), black cloth cup holder located in front middle of handlebars, red tag from 2024 Chicago triathlon under the seat. The bike is registered with city of Chicago

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign around 9pm October 5. When i checked on it at 9:00am October 6 i noticed the lock was cut and bike was missing.

Space Horse All City https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/space_horse_orange

Location

In front gated area of building (although gate is always unlocked)
6130 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has curved handle bars, Orange with the letting "All City" on it

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A about a week
Incident Description: 
My bike was still in the (unlocked) gated area in front of my apartment when I last came back around 4 pm on Saturday October 5th. When I went out in the morning of October 6th, the bike was no longer in front of the building. It had been locked to the fence with a cable combination lock. I had not used the bike in at least 4 days. I assume that someone came during the night after scouting the building and seeing the bike there, and with a cable cutter snapped the cable and stole the bike.

Trek

Location

1919 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Working bikes sticker, Virginia bikes sticker, Lion King sticker, trek in purple

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days

Raleigh Sport

Location

Garage
1614 Central ave
Wilmette , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1972 Raleigh Sport in green color. 3 speed hub.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
I left my bicycle in my garage as usual. The garage door was closed at the time of incident.

Schwinn suburban

Location

Ukrainian village
903 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large vintage pink shwinn suburban

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day
Incident Description: 
I found my bike missing from the fence it was locked to and the fence destroyed