Recent Reports

Giant

Location

1337 W Fletcher
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 11, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, one year old, had only been used last summer/fall.

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?: 
It was not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in garage, garage mate left door open and someone must have been driving by.

schwinn cutter (blue)

Location

apartment backyard
17th and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
sndc13b00986
Size: 
small
Color: 
white with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. bell radian set of white and red lights. black mud flap. black and silver kryptonite ulock on the frame. blue handle bar grips.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 5 hours
Incident Description: 
My building is constantly under construction and the workers do not maintain any level of security; today they were painting my door, the hallway floor, and stairs. I had a very narrow space to walk and it did not allow me to carry my bike up to my apartment before I had to leave for work at 4:30pm. I had my bike locked to wooden stair banister, while the paint dried. This is located in a small space, below street level hidden by fences and buildings--IT IS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE STREET! I returned home to an open gate leading to my bike at about 10:00pm to find my bike was missing and the banister was broken. I find it hard to believe someone walked in the backyard from the street to just "FIND" my bike. The workers have access 24/7 and are the only ones beside my couple of neighbors would would have known it was there.

2011 GT Series 2

Location

Mather High School
5835 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white/blue/metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue/white Some scratches on the side, full shimano 105 8 speed groupset, checkered tape on the left drop and on the top of the bar as well. Rear tire is a continental supersport recently changed during the fall and the front wheel is a specialized swiss tire with no tread and very worn. The rims on the front were black and had around 30 spokes while the rear was stainless steel and had 32 spokes. The rear wheel also had a spot of red spraypaint between two spokes. The fork was also black and has some minor scratches. The bike doesn't have aero bars anymore either (as was shown in the picture before the fork and front wheel changes and removal of the aero bars)

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at the bike rack along with other students' bikes, I made sure it was locked and made my way inside. After I left around 3:20 pm I found that my bike was no longer there

Specialized Vita 2013

Location

University Hall
601 South Morgan UH725 M/C144
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602205269H
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is brand new. It is mostly black with Specialized written in white on the frame, and hot pink accents on the 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on UIC's (university of Illinois at Chicago) campus on the eastern front of University Hall on a bike rack facing west. It was taken between 9:00 A.M. and 6:00P.M on Tuesday April 8th. The bike was locked with a Kryptonite U-lock through the front wheel and frame plus a cable that locked up the back wheel as well. Someone needed to spend sometime to get it off.

Cannondale R400

Location

Apartment
900 N. Leavitt Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 63cm frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with new dark green grip tape and white end plugs. AAA sticker on the lower 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was located on a back, 3rd floor enclosed porch. Someone gained access through a locked door and stole 2 bikes. I was gone all weekend so it could have happened anytime over that weekend. Tall frame only fits riders +6ft tall.

Trek Bike

Location

Logan Square Blue Line
Milwaukee and Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Suede seat, well used, red women's Trek bike. It had two little lights attached to the spokes of the front and back wheels.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Locked it up outside the Logan Square train station at about 7:00 AM, got off at 6:00 PM and it was gone.

Mercier Aquila Euro

Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Location

Northside College Prepratory High School
Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm frame, for someone around 5' 6" tall
Color: 
Maroon Head tube that fades into orange, black fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has toe clips, equipped with Campy Mirage components except for the cranks. Has toe clips and a Reynolds carbon fork. Has a Working Bikes sticker on the seat tube by the bottom bracket.

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 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?: 
Approximately 2-3 hours

Raleigh- Technium

Location

1711 W. Juneway Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray - Blue- Purple w/ yellow brake wires and handbar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a dent on the underside of the lower frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week

Jamis Beatnik 2013 Model

Location

Neighborhood.
2853 w. Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U133U12775
Size: 
53
Color: 
Dark Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike was in overall great condition and had been purchased in November. some minor chipping of paint on the frame near handle bars. it had an orange bottle holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike may have been stolen by a red scrap truck. the window of opportunity was less than 10 minutes. red scrap truck seen driving down street. Happened at Wilson and Mozart

Duratec Magnetic

Location

2000 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good/great condition

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Crashed bike just east of Chicago River on Diversey. Injured my hand and was unable to work the lock. Bad neighborhood, and I got nervous when people nearby started to notice my situation and felt I needed to get out of there. Called 911, but had fled the scene before help arrived. No officers reported recovering the bike. Anyone could have just taken it at that point.

Limited edition huffy cruiser

Location

Business
1519 W. Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Maroon and khaki
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, and black basket in the rear of the bike

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
2 days

Trex 7.3 FX

Location

Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU014C2839G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had about 1,200 miles on it - the speedometer on the bike would show that information. Also has a mount for a Polar Heart Rate watch next to the speedometer. Toe clips on the pedals as well.

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?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Neighbors left the garage door open, bike was stolen from the garage sometime in the last week.

2011 Trek Hybrid 1.2

Location

the bike rack in the parking garage across the street from la creperie on Clark
2845 N clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56 inch frame
Color: 
white with blue and black logos and bright orange wrapping
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a little battered, bright orange handlebars, clear plastic on left gearshift dial cover on top of handlebar is missing. white saddle, a little blue from my jeans. carbon 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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I was in La Creperie on Clark right above Diversey from 12:30 till 1:45 -- my bike was locked up across the street in just inside the parking garage. when I came out it was gone. I think it was stolen. The lock was new. it was not left at the site -- I had locked the frame and the front wheel to the bike rack.

Currie IZIP Rapido Electric Men's Bike

Location

Ukirainian Village
819 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
IZ-VRHM-BK SKU 9729424
Size: 
22 inch
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric bicycle with slide in battery pack and electric motor in rear wheel hub

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Was preparing for business trip and bike was located in front yard within locked 6 foot wrought iron fence in front of building

Diamondback Mountain bike

Location

Apartment
1403 W Sherwin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 31, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Average adult size
Color: 
Green and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in great condition, had a 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?: 
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?: 
One Day
Incident Description: 
I had a cable wrapped through both tires and locked until I finished moving in to my new apartment. When I went down to get it, it was already taken and the lock was taken with it which leads me to believe they had to carry it out of the alley and was hopefully on one of the cameras back there. It was inside my building at the bottom of the stairs, the door leading outside is locked and supposedly only residents of keys.

2008 Specialized FSR

Location

Best Buy
555 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M7FK22995
Size: 
M
Color: 
Silver/Grey and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, but a bit muddy.

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Right in front of the BestBuy and in-between a parking pay station and Divy

2011 Specialized Crosstrail

Location

2827 N. Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608003976F
Color: 
Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New

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?: 
ALWAYS
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS STOLEN FROM GARAGE SOMETIME BETWEEN THE EVENING OF APRIL 3, 2014 AND MORNING OF APRIL 4, 2014. BIKE WAS STOLEN ALONG WITH 2012 SPECIALIZED ARIEL BIKE.

2012 Specialized Ariel

Location

2827 N. Lincoln AVe.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608206810G
Color: 
White/Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LIKE NEW

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?: 
ALWAYS
Incident Description: 
STOLEN FROM GARAGE SOME TIME BETWEEN 8PM APRIL 3, 2014 and APRIL 4, 2014. 2012 SPECIALIZED ARIEL STOLEN ALONG WITH 2011 SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL.

Torker

Location

UIC EPASW building
1000 w harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 31, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SICRL13C03585
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, no distinguishing features. All black.

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?: 
three hours

Trek 4.5 Madone

Location

alley on south side of 1900 block of Newport
Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU228CT0956
Size: 
50
Color: 
White with navy and light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, white handlebars, computer and black saddlebag, white plastic matching cages, white seat

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?: 
all winter
Incident Description: 
I went out for a few hours and either left my garage door open (in Roscoe Village, West Lakeview), someone tripped the eye while it was going down or someone else opener opened my garage. The bike was hung up from the rafters. When I returned the garage door was open and the only thing missing with my road bike. I called the police and asked neighbours but no one saw anything.