Recent Reports

Rossin c. 1986

Location

Lincoln Square Garage
2534 W. Eastwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Metallic Grey w/ white decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Rossin had a black Cinelli stem, Modolo Professional brakes, white grip tape, Campagnolo seat post with a Bernard Hinault Turbo saddle. Forks and right chain stay were chrome. I installed a temporary crank, pedals and rear derailleur so that a friend could try it for size. The crank was common (new Siguno maybe) but the rear derailleur was a vintage Triplex Professional--Campy copy, not too common and an old Shimano 600/MA 40 rear wheel, front wheel was unmatched. I had also installed my old Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals for the test ride. Included photo shows the bike without the temporary parts installed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
The Rossin was locked in my garage with the other bike that was stolen. The door was forced open; the deadbolt splintered the frame. The thief(s) came in from the alley and appear to have left from the alley (no tracks in the snow leading to the front of my house).

Colnago Super, c. 1980

Location

Lincoln Square Garage
2534 W Eastwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, March 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Pale pink / light purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Colnago Super w/ yellow decals and chrome fork. Built as a 5/6 speed city bike with upright bars (V/O Montmartre), leather grip tape, Brooks saddle (copper), brown cables, Campy Record hubs w/ Regina freewheel & Campy Montreal rims. No front derailleur--only rear Campy Record (c. 1986). Road crank had small chain ring with a Campy Cyclocross ring on the outside (no teeth). Shift levers were Nuovo Record but only the rear was cabled. Super Record pedals with leather wrapped toe clips and brown leather straps. The picture shows the frame color however predates the recent build which has different wheels, added shift levers and brown cables.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months--always kept in locked garage.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my locked garage (dead bolted) and stolen between Sunday Mar 2, 5:00 PM and Monday March 3, 4:00 PM, likely during the daytime on Monday as there was another theft in my neighborhood Monday afternoon. The side door to the garage was forced open (door splintered, frame cracked, etc.) and the bikes were taken.

Cannondale SL4 29er

Location

Outside ReachMail offices
180 W Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
MM58927
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spray painted flat black covering all markings. Has front and rear fenders. Had a New York Fuggetaboutit lock attached to the frame when stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
~7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in an office building hallway- self locked with chain. Building accessed through keycard only. During business hours.

2009 Fuji Track Comp

Location

HOME
61st place and Hamlin
Chicago , IL
United States
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Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, March 3, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has some paint chips sugino 75 cranks and 47t chainring, black unbranded seat post with black and blue fizik arione. the saddle is very worn out has rips on the nose of the saddle silver thomson stem which is upside down with origin 8 risers. rear velocity black b43 laced to origin 8 hub, front spinergy rev x

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
my home was broken into on the southside of chicago they stole my bikes and many more valuables from me and my family the bike was sitting in my room.

Klein Reve

Location

HOME
61st place and Hamlin
Chicago , IL
United States
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Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, March 3, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a Klein Reve size 51cm, full shimano 105 groupset crank is shimano 105 hollow tech older model 105. wheels are mavic cxp 22 laced to unbranded felt hubs 10x2 speed. zipp seat post san marco saddle there is a pink Cadence sticker on the drive side of the bike locates were the top tube and seat tube meet.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My home was broken into on the south side of chicago. they stole lots of famiily valubles including my road bike. the bike was just sitting in the livving room area.

Giant Bolder

Location

home
2010 W Superior St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, February 28, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear mounted rack. Chain lock connected to 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open and someone snagged the bike. The picture included is of the same bike but slightly larger than the one stolen. Bike will respond to the name "Big Red" if called.

Centurion Elite RS

Location

Greenleaf Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handlebars, ladies' racing-style seat black with pink/white/grey detailing; rear black plastic fender

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Entered locked storage room in the rear of my apartment building with key (no sign of forced entry). My bike was gone. I had had it locked (older u-lock w/round key) there during travel/the polar vortex for a month unfortunately, so I'm not sure exactly when it was taken.

Jamis

Location

5958 N. Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, February 24, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54in
Color: 
Black silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a small scratch near the center of the frame, otherwise in excellent condition. Still had factory seat, two red cages attached.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States: 3 days

Huffy cranbrook

Location

south loop
800 s wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat was glued into frame.

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 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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
When I tried to use bike to go to work, it wasn't there, there was only fresh tracks on a snow.

Trek

Location

Home
847 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in very good condition. It has bright yellow and black paint on it. There should be a sticker on the bottom with Bikes, Boards, and Blades in Spencer, Iowa stamped on it. Will more than likely still have the U-Bolt lock connected to the diagonal bar.

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 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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the fence around our patio. The bar it was locked to was kicked out and broken to remove the bike along with the lock.

Giant Rincon

Location

home
2213 W Farragut Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
various scratches, approx 14 years old. Had a kryponite u-lock and teal/light blue bottle holder at the time of theft. I think the Johnny Sprockets sticker is still on it.

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?: 
0 days
Incident Description: 
Garage was possibly broken into. Two bikes were stolen, one was recovered after I found the offender.

Scattante R-570 Road Bike

Location

Leavitt St & Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, February 21, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, with metal water bottle holder, metal/black leather toeclips, black wrap.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A month
Incident Description: 
Back of building was broken into, thief entered residence and stole multiple bikes and gear. Track marks down back of alley away from home. In the Bucktown neighborhood.

Jamis Satellite Sport

Location

Condo Building
3553 N. Hamilton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U117U31026
Size: 
61" frame
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 2 years old. Excellent condition. Add-on rear rack and cross levers on handlebars installed.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Above time is when the bike was discovered stolen (actual date/time of theft unknown).

Motobecane Vent noir

Location

Apartment
662 w cornelia
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ridden hard everyday in all weather so it is showing a bit of wear but nothing crazy. the bar tape is torn on one side (right?) but more cosmetic than anything so I never got around to fixing it. I have clip on fenders on the front and back wheels and gatorskin kevlar tires.

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in buildings basement. We have had some issues with the gates for this area but ive always locked it and figured that it was a lesser known area of the building. bike was locked to a cable around a 4" drain pipe using a kryptonite u lock. Thief cut cable. I suspect this was planned as it was a clean cut and my bike was the only thing taken from the space. My thoughts are either it was someone in my building or someone who was aware of the gate situation and had been waiting for an opportunity to take something.

Trek 3700 D

Location

South Campus Resident Hall
6031 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU071C9882H
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Blue/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used for only 2 weeks. Has flashing tail light mounted under seat. Also has a lock mount above the crankset--mounted by me.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hrs
Incident Description: 
I'm very sure that I locked it to the bike rack, but the cable I used was somewhat old--though it should've locked the bike optimally. The only thing I can think of is that the lock's cable was cut and whoever took it, took it all with them. It was locked at the railing above the Midway Mart at the corner of South Campus 6031 S. Ellis Ave. I guess some distinguishing characteristics of the bike is that I've installed a flashing tail light under the seatpost, as well as a lock mount above the crankset. If stolen, those would probably not be removed/noticed.

1980's Nishiki Road Bike

Location

My House
N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large frame for people over 6' tall
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, tan grip tape, black seat, front and rear reflectors.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the locked basement of my 2 flat house. It was on a cycle trainer. Someone picked the lock or jimmied open my back door between 2:30am and 6am. I was sleeping right above where the bike was located in the basement, didn't hear anything.

Centurion Accordo

Location

DePaul University Lincoln Park
2250 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 10, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large, 56-60cm
Color: 
Sea Foam Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White drop handlebars, shimano spd-sl pedals, no front wheel or saddle 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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
When I left for class at 11:00 am, the bike was locked outside my building. When I returned from class at 1:00 pm, the bike was gone. Campus security are less than no help; won't even let me check security footage.

Schwinn

Location

Residence
9200 S. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, front and back disc brakes, snake bite hybrid tires replaced trail tires metal pedals! flat one side! shoe clips other.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
Garage door lock was forced. Bike was only item taken. Detached garage door found open in morning, light left on. Later realized catalytic converter cut from SUV in drive way. Well lit area on residential street. Junk bike found abandoned nearby. Police only took report on catalytic converter because phone officer couldn't figure out how to use her computer.

Trek 7.2 2012 (Parts Theft)

Location

Division Blue Line Station
Division & Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24inch frame?
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up (U-lock) Division Blue Line Station during work. Returned to see both tires stolen (approx value $300). Asked the employees what to do, were very unhelpful in how to resolve. Not sure how this type of thing happens during the day when there is an employee on hand, but it did. There are cameras in the station but to my understanding these would not be used to try to identify any thieves. I called to file a police report but never heard anything back. I understand this was nearly two years ago but I just saw this site (as I mentioned the CTA personnel were no help) and figured I would at least add this so the statistic is there.

Specialized

Location

1530 N Elk Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 8, 2014 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my garage. After I left the garage door must of gotten obstructed by the snow when I closed it because when I got home the garage was open and the bike was gone.