Recent Reports

Electra Townie Bike

Location

Andersonville home
5626 n Clark street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult female size
Color: 
Brown with white seat and black/blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new bike. Just got it fixed up. Brown with white lettering that says “townie” and “Electra”. Wheels are black with blue inner lining. There is a phone holder on the handle bars and a black basket on the bike (that might have been removed if 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?: 
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week

Priority Continuum Onyx

Location

Lakeview
Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PTCN215E0094
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Big scratch on the back pannier rack

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Went on a weekend trip, cam back and the bike was gone.

Sunday high c

Location

Metra Edgebrook Train station
5938 W Devon ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
sm2290214
Size: 
29 inch
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New BMX purple fade style, 29-inch frame with unique multicolored seat and upgraded handlebars with grips like the seat. Handlebars are upgraded with a wider bar.,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I returned from downtown to the Edgebrook Metra train station at 912- pm. The bike was present and still locked to the bike rack on the Lehigh side rack closest to the parking lot. I left the bike locked to the rack while I went to eat. When I returned to ride the bike home at 1115 pm, the bike and lock were gone. I walked around the station, but the bike was not there. The bike is registered with the City of Chicago bike registration system. It was only a few months old.

2021 Trek FX 2

Location

1720 N Halsted Street
1720 N Halsted Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XXL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and back lights, plastic rear fender, phone holder, bell on left bar, wheel locks on both wheels

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
U lock was cut and bike was removed sometime in between 1:00am and 11:30am. Bike had wheel locks securing wheels to frame.

Trek 420

Location

Broken English
Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blsxk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red tape, new Gatorskin rear tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was Locked outside of Broken English pub. Upon return, bike missing and lock loose.

Early 90's Vini Canadian road bike

Location

Northcenter
1925 W. Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 1, 2022 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
black w/ red decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used custom build. Full vintage Dura Ace components from head to toe. All black frame w/ red decals and a silver fork, red flip/flop pedals and red brake hoods on Shimano brifters. SKS fenders. Brooks saddle. Cygolite 1100 headlight. Cygolite Hotshot tail light.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked but parked there every night after use for nearly 4 years.
Incident Description: 
Found missing outside midday on the 1st of August.

Jamis Coda

Location

CTA Yellow Line@ Dempster
123 Dempster Street
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
Silversih Green w Black Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had platform on rear tire. Some rust minimal.

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?: 
Approximately 8 Hours
Incident Description: 
CTA Yellow Line Dempster. Grab and Go possible to train. Camera ten feet in front of bike rack. About 12th time parked there. Camera above ten feet in front of racks/attacheed to station. If entered station, thief could have just gotten onto train/there would be more camera footage inside the station, of course, than the little one outside in front of the racks. Leftbik 93oam home 8pm to Station...gone.

Trek Domane AL 5 Disc

Location

Ashland Warren Project
1609 Warren Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU082C9172T
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Kryoptonite U Lock attached to main tube; black fenders on front and rear tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked since 9/15/22 8am. Theft occurred between 8am 9/15 and 8am 9/16. Signs of motorized saw or bolt cutter evident to cut Abus Granit padlock and grind down Abus heavy-duty bike chain.

Cannondale Treadwell 3

Location

home
700 w. Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2022 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
larger than standard frame
Color: 
dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black metal basket on the front (w/ U-lock and black helmet in it), gray toddler seat on the back, headlight and tail light on the toddler seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in porch area of townhouse behind gate, partially visible from sidewalk. Unlocked (I forgot to move it), but in an enclosed area overnight. Seems likely the person was poking around and realized it was there for the taking.

2008 Cannondale six13

Location

1639 West Grand Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in good condition. Has new white grips and brand new black continental tires. The wraps have a little lizard at bottom.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I park it hear after every use
Incident Description: 
I went down stairs to my garage to go to the gym and noticed my bike was gone. It's a pretty secured garage with a camera. Waiting to get camera footage. Someone had to use like a saw. I have a pretty heavy duty foldy lock.

Trex FX2

Location

6142 S Ellis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 16, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
less than a year old. skull bell on handle bars.

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 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 week
Incident Description: 
Came downstairs to get bike/ Three bikes had been locked, two were gone. one left at scene.

Huffy Ashland 26 In. Women's Commuter Bike, White

Location

1736 N Sawyer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new with only a few uses worth of general wear. Stolen with attached water bottle mount, mini bike pump mount, under-seat pouch, front flashlight, and phone mount. Standard model comes with rear basket holder but was removed by me.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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: 
Bike was locked via frame to interior fence behind locked gate in front of building. U-lock removed and left at scene unharmed. All accessories with bike stolen also.

Trek FX 3 Disk

Location

Langham Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 12, 2022 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU259C7177
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black with Voodoo (red to purple gradient) accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In really good condition, has a purple drink holder.

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?: 
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?: 
1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up during work, was gone when left 8am - 5pm. Not sure when occured.

GT Timberline 2.0

Location

Apartment
1955 N Richmond St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 4, 2022 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12G62187
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White water bottle holder

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks

Giant OCR2

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
4800 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Silver with black and yellow accents. Delta clipless pedals. New Ritchey handlebars and top levers. Selle cutout saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours

Trek alpha 2.1

Location

300 E randolph
Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red/black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and black trek road bike. See attached pictures. Platform pedals. Tall seat.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Trek road bike stolen outside of 300 E Randolph today. Bike was locked with a chain lock. Both bike and lock are missing.

Surly Cross Check

Location

3055 N Racine Ave. Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A loved Surly Cross Check in black, not the newest model. Stolen with crate and yellow pouch connected to phone holder. Pokemon sticker on top tube, sturmey archer hub

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few hours

TREK 6700

Location

2100 block North Winchester alley between Damen and Winchester
2124 North Winchester Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" WHEEL MEDIUM FRAME
Color: 
BLUE AND SILVER WITH BLACK ROCK SHOCKS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in almost new condition despite its age. New Juicy brakes and new black rockshox last year. WTB black and silver seat. Grips with small grip ends, back wheel rack and under seat tool bag.

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?: 
3-5 DAYS
Incident Description: 
Parked in my shared garage after bike the drive Sunday. Forgot to put back into my basement and sometime between Wednesday and Friday it was taken from the garage. My neighbors bike which wasn't locked was still in the garage.

Fyxation 3rd Ward

Location

3553 W Beach Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FXNW2008191
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Sage (light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, nearly brand new. Tan seat and handles.

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?: 
Between 9am and 2pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my locked garage and someone pried the door open. Stolen sometime between 9am and 2pm.

Trek Marlin 6

Location

Street in front of Target
4466 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU345JC0095S
Size: 
29 in wheel; Medium frame
Color: 
Navy frame with light blue writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly Brand New; Navy frame with light blue writing (which says TREK); water bottle holder

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack outside of Target (4466 N Broadway) at approximately 6:20 am. When I returned at 8:10 am it was gone.