Recent Reports

Specialized Vita Sport

Location

1715 W Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small womens
Color: 
Dark blue & teal with neon yellow accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. It has a rear rack and basket on the back with a sticker that says “honk if you’re a silly goose” (not in the old picture I have attached)

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from my private garage while I was out of town for the weekend.

phantomgogo

Location

2811 s archer ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
G14151558
Size: 
half man's height
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scatches on foot pad

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8hrs

Rad Power Bike Radrunner 2021

Location

St Paul Lofts
2333 W St Paul Ave APT 319
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
VR1G21V3759
Size: 
65 lbs-- large black, cargo, fat tires
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
large, fat fires, all black, orange lettering-- lock on handlebars. Slight wear on handlebar from lock. there is no battery on it when stolen

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
in Bucktown. Bike was taken from secure and locked stairwell bike area with a few other bikes present-- I've been parking here for two years with no incident or theft of the other bikes present. Thieves gained entrance to a secure building (no sign of force). only taking my bike most likely in the middle of the night. took the lock with them. the bike didn't have its battery on it at the time of the theft. Please help!

Velotric Discover series

Location

1818
N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Mint green and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Velotric e bike with throttle and 5 speeds

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
2 days

Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1

Location

Logan Square Dog Park
2536 N artesian Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition. It has a black water bottle holder on the base of the frame.

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?: 
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 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up overnight outside. When I went outside this morning. I noticed that my bike was gone and the lock had been cut.

Cannondale Quick Disk 5

Location

FCC East Lakeview
3657 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
YG64861
Size: 
M
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was covered in faded stickers had a bike rack and kickstand

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked through tire infront of Gym in Boystown Thursday evening. Saw it still locked when checked second day Friday evening. Went to retrieve this morning and bike with lock was gone.

Fuji Cross Comp

Location

716 Main St
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Jf90104244
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red grip tape, community bike rainbow sticker on bike frame.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Hours
Incident Description: 
Three middle school aged boys grabbed by bike off of the porch and rode away on it. They left another stolen bike behind.

Specialised Rockhopper -orange mountain bike

Location

Home
1629 w Lunt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 22, 2023 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Frame M
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange. Less than one month old. In excellent condition.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I was storing my two bikes - one older one newer - beneath the staircase of my building, inside two locked gates, but visible from the alley. I do not have good alternative spaces in which to store my bicycles - living in third floor, and laundry room is down further stairs with heavy doors, and I use the newer bike daily. Locked yesterday evening, came down this morning, both bikes are gone. Checked other ovations around building in case someone moved them for me from building management - nothing.

Trek 330 1987

Location

Montrose & Bell Ave.
4354 N Bell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 22, 2023 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
worn brown leather handlebar tape, white worn leather handlebar grips, significant chain wear

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the corner of Montrose and Bell Ave. between 7:00pm and was discovered missing at 10:30pm. Bike and lock are currently missing.

Klein Quantum Race

Location

Jansen & Argyle
1447 West Argyle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
looking for it
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
"Caribbean"-Iridescent blue/green/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches on seat post and rear fork

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from gated/grilled porch.

Specialized Roubaix

Location

1453 West Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 22, 2023 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Roubaix Comp, Speedplay pedals, 2 black cages, spurcycle bell on right lower portion of handlebar

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bikes have been in the back private porch area, someone walked around the building and up the stairs and walked it down and through the private yard

Niner

Location

Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
62
Color: 
Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Back gear set had electrical tape holding wire together. Bike is a gravel bike but had slim tires on instead of traditional wide gravel tires

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?: 
~2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked directly next to the Divvy station on Wells avenue, 200yrds north of North avenue.

Critical Bikes

Location

Armitage
3645 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
75cm
Color: 
Turquoise/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars, wear and tear on the rubber ends. Slight knicks on the front wheel hub. Gold chain, fixie flip flop hub.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Was at a friends on Armitage, locked the bike up out front, within 2 hours the lock was cut and the bike was stolen

Folding Tern Link A7 Bike 7 Speeds

Location

Ridgeland Green Line Station
South Blvd
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, Tern folding bike. A light at the front and a light at the back. Folding Tern Link A7 Bike 7 Speeds. Shimano RevoShift shifter. I don't have the serial number because I only bought it for 2 days and didn't know to register it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to public bike rack with combination cable lock at 10am. Returned from school to home at 7pm and found lock was cut and left at the scene, and bike was gone. Another combination cable lock was also cut and left at the scene

Felt - Broam 40

Location

Erie Brush
900 W Fletcher St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
F98150664
Size: 
51
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
silver pedals, great condition. Minor wear on handles

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Few months

Trek Marlin 5

Location

Ksquare
1749 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Marlin 5, had a seat cushion as well, also had a bike stand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always stored there
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in bike room 5:30 on 9/14. Went to use again and was missing 9/19. Gave info to building management (Ksquare 1749 N wells.). They are checking cameras for more info.

Cannondale ATB (7077 SF)

Location

apt
1013 w 32nd st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 15, 2023 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
20010887077
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink and white bike with a black milk crate on the back

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a wooden garden structure

Trek 7200 Mulitrack

Location

1410
N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 18, 2023 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
087s3464v
Size: 
xl
Color: 
silver/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a little rusty, PAKRAK rack on the back, Bright Yellow Cicolo Urbano sticker on the bottom of the down tube. Attached image is older, have since put on rack and replaced seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up overnight underneath rear porch stairs. Cable lock was Ulocked to two bikes, only the nicer looking one was stolen. Cable lock was left defeated on ground, ulock was taken.

Trek Bike 7200 20 metallic mountain

Location

Lincoln Park
Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU128CO936D
Size: 
26
Color: 
Black and Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. 10-gear bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I didn't see the bike get stolen. I rode it home from an appointment at around 7pm and when I woke it the morning it was gone.

Momentum Rocker 2017

Location

Rogers Park, Albion/ Arthur Alley
Albion Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Camoflauge
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Momentum Rocker, 26x4 inch tan fat tires, Erg grips, working bike sticker

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
My neighbor left my garage door open and the bike was stolen from inside where it was unlocked. There was another bike there that wasn’t stolen, so this person likely took this bike for its fat tires and value.