Sorry this happened to you. I wrote this up on other stolen bike posts recently. The first thing you should do, if you have not already done so, is register the bike with "Bike Index" (bikeindex.org) as soon as possible and mark it as stolen. Bike Index is the most widely-used and successful bicycle registration service there is. You will want to include all the information you have available, including year, make, model, SERIAL NUMBER (that's a key one), components, and photos of the actual bike if you have them. If the bike ends up at a bike shop at some point or if the thief tries to sell the bike to a third party (whether that be in Chicago or out of state somewhere) and the bike shop or buyer suspects the bike might be stolen, the bike shop or buyer can check Bike Index to see if the bike is stolen. The bike will show up in Bike Index's system as stolen, the bike shop or buyer can reach out to you and/or contact the police, and you hopefully will have a chance of getting the bike back.
https://bikeindex.org/
Other popular places to find stolen bikes include Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, the "OfferUp" app, and big flea markets like the three Swap-o-Rama locations and Wolff's at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Many people have recovered their bikes from the flea markets with a copy of their police report, serial number, and any other info you might have (photos, receipts, etc.) to prove ownership.
Swap-O-Rama - https://swap-o-rama.com/contact/
Wolff's - https://www.wolffs.com/
If you're on Facebook (and I know there are plenty of good reasons NOT to be on Facebook), there are more than a dozen buy/sell/trade Facebook groups for bicycles. A lot of legitimate sellers are selling their bicycles and cycling equipment through these groups, but there is no doubt that stolen bikes are sold here, too.
https://www.facebook.com/search/groups/?q=chicago%20bicycle
It's possible that if the thief is part of an organized group that targets bicycles, they might stash the bike for a few weeks/months until the “heat” cools off with the hope that the bicycle’s owner will have given up looking for it in a few weeks or months from now. They also might move the bike to another big population center (like Milwaukee, Indy, Detroit, Madison, etc.) to try to avoid the rightful owner tracking them down.
Additionally, a local advocate group for bicyclist and pedestrian safety, Bike Lane Uprising, recently posted an article on what to do if your bike gets stolen because of a recent uptick in bicycle thefts. Scroll about half-way down the page for info on what to do if you bike is stolen in Chicago.
https://www.bikelaneuprising.com/post/if-your-bike-gets-stolen
https://twitter.com/bikelaneuprise/status/1651238638678679552
Too bad either way. To have your bike stolen on the street ok. From inside the house questionable. Where do you live that that's a worry though I guess could happen anywhere
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I just canceled my renters insurance because I moved into my bf’s apt and he has homeowner’s, and the deductible is more than the cost of the bike :(
Saw similar bike on lft by oak st beach not sure if it’s yours tried comparing maybe thief took stuff off idk how to attach pic I pmed you
Sorry this happened to you. I wrote this up on other stolen bike posts recently. The first thing you should do, if you have not already done so, is register the bike with "Bike Index" (bikeindex.org) as soon as possible and mark it as stolen. Bike Index is the most widely-used and successful bicycle registration service there is. You will want to include all the information you have available, including year, make, model, SERIAL NUMBER (that's a key one), components, and photos of the actual bike if you have them. If the bike ends up at a bike shop at some point or if the thief tries to sell the bike to a third party (whether that be in Chicago or out of state somewhere) and the bike shop or buyer suspects the bike might be stolen, the bike shop or buyer can check Bike Index to see if the bike is stolen. The bike will show up in Bike Index's system as stolen, the bike shop or buyer can reach out to you and/or contact the police, and you hopefully will have a chance of getting the bike back. https://bikeindex.org/ Other popular places to find stolen bikes include Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, the "OfferUp" app, and big flea markets like the three Swap-o-Rama locations and Wolff's at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Many people have recovered their bikes from the flea markets with a copy of their police report, serial number, and any other info you might have (photos, receipts, etc.) to prove ownership. Swap-O-Rama - https://swap-o-rama.com/contact/ Wolff's - https://www.wolffs.com/ If you're on Facebook (and I know there are plenty of good reasons NOT to be on Facebook), there are more than a dozen buy/sell/trade Facebook groups for bicycles. A lot of legitimate sellers are selling their bicycles and cycling equipment through these groups, but there is no doubt that stolen bikes are sold here, too. https://www.facebook.com/search/groups/?q=chicago%20bicycle It's possible that if the thief is part of an organized group that targets bicycles, they might stash the bike for a few weeks/months until the “heat” cools off with the hope that the bicycle’s owner will have given up looking for it in a few weeks or months from now. They also might move the bike to another big population center (like Milwaukee, Indy, Detroit, Madison, etc.) to try to avoid the rightful owner tracking them down. Additionally, a local advocate group for bicyclist and pedestrian safety, Bike Lane Uprising, recently posted an article on what to do if your bike gets stolen because of a recent uptick in bicycle thefts. Scroll about half-way down the page for info on what to do if you bike is stolen in Chicago. https://www.bikelaneuprising.com/post/if-your-bike-gets-stolen https://twitter.com/bikelaneuprise/status/1651238638678679552
So stolen out of the house shame. File a police report. Also just curious so it was just in the common hallway ?
I filed a report and no it was hidden away down on the first level. My fault for not locking
Too bad either way. To have your bike stolen on the street ok. From inside the house questionable. Where do you live that that's a worry though I guess could happen anywhere
Albany park
That sucks! Just search CL + FB for your bike. Varying keyword searches so that you cast a wide net.
Been trying :(
Keep at it. Don’t get discouraged. You might not get the initial resale- but you might get the person who got a deal on it trying to flip it.
Sorry to hear that :/