Recent Reports

Specialized Allez

Location

Belden and Commonwealth
2301 N Commonwealth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602057014g
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is 6 months old with white stripes on the frame. But because its been well used (I take it to work every day) it has several paint chips on the top tube of the frame. The handlebars have white tape around them which are filthy in all the places that you put your hands. White leather seat that it came with, and Gator Skin tires.

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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike for the night in front of 2301 N Commonwealth (near clark and belden) to a street sign with three signs at the top. Unable to take the sign out of the ground, the thieves clearly unscrewed the signs at the top (which were gone in the morning) and lifted the bike, lock and all, over the top of the remaining pole.

Madsen 271kg Bucket model

Location

1133 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Pink with Black Bucket
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Madsen bucket bike 2011 make.pink with black bucket and front rack Mint condition only had it for a year, garage kept. will add serial number asap

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?: 
Normally U locked to rack however I just had moved it. walked away for 5 minutes.
Incident Description: 
I was coming in and out of the garage as I was doing some carpentry work in the house while cutting wood in the garage. the door to the alley was always closed. I had unlocked the bike to move it out of the way, but did not re-lock it. walked in to the house, left the garage door to the yard unlocked, returned 5 minutes later to find the garage door to the alley open with the bike gone. still beating myself up.

Thruster Fixie

Location

House
Winchester and Thomas St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Men's standard height bike. 70"L x 25"W x 45"H
Color: 
Black with orange wheels and dark orange trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, seat all the way lowered (does not have an easily adjustable seat height). "Fixie" and "Thruster" decals.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days off and on
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen around noon on 9/5.

Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser

Location

House
Winchester and Thomas St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
White and light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White bike with blue rimmed tires. Good condition

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days off and on
Incident Description: 
Bike was last seen in front of house, locked up, around noon on Thurs Sept 5th. Theif would have had to enter gate to remove bike or haul bike over fence (approx 6 feet tall).

Solé Delano

Location

Home
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
WHite frame with 2 black stripes on front of the frame.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White deep v rear tire, black front rim. Gold chain, gold handle bars, gold seatpost. All white frame with two small black stripes towards the front. White seat with gold buttons 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
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left for work, when i returned it was gone from my 3rd floor porch.

Viscount Aerospace GP

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The handlebars are wrapped in a red and orange tape. Rear brakes considerably more worn than front brakes. Difficult to keep the left gear shifter in the higher gear, always wants to shift back down to the lower gears.

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 street sign.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I had gone to the Lincoln Park Zoo, and locked my bike to a street sign on the sidewalk right outside the main entrance, near the bus stop and the large, flowered lawn. I arrived at the zoo at approx. 12:15 pm, and stayed there until approx. 3:30 pm. After returning to where my bike was locked up, neither the bike nor the lock was there. I had my bike locked up with my girlfriend's bike. Both bikes and both locks were stolen. I am only reporting my bike, because I have more information about it.

Lemond Poprad

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

Location

Murray Language Academy
5335 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bar tape Wack mix of parts: 80s alloy bars and cranks Shimano R500 wheels, most decals removed: black rims, hubs, spokes, the decals are still on the hubs. Challenge Eroica tires SRAM Red right brifter Rivendell Silver dt left shifter Cane Creek SCR-5 silver left brake lever. Shimano Deore front derailleur SRAM Rival rear derailleur Trailer hitch on seatpost

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked to rack in front of Murray Language Academy last night at 8:00 PM, with CycleTote trailer hitched to seatpost. Came back this morning to find only the trailer; the lock was on the ground a short distance away and cleanly cut. (Mini-U-lock and heavy chain; the lock was cut, not the chain.)

Jamis

Location

955 N Hoyne
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U92k59496
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
silver/gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front tire is a replacement, red accents, yellow lock was attached to frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Left my bike outside while unloading groceries and forgot to bring it in.

shogun

Location

my apartment
Bryn Mawr and Kenmore 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

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
I'm about 5'7 and it's a touch small for me
Color: 
green hand painted frame. black and white stripes on tubes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
frame slightly damaged in front. has the word "smile" painted on in white nexus 3 speed hub. white tires and grip tape

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I was going to work this morning and my bike was taken from my gated courtyard. it was not locked

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

Lincoln Park
Grant Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF7F00650
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Lavander /Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. One month old

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?: 
One month
Incident Description: 
Garage not visible from street, but facing alley. Garage door open during cleaning. Left garage for back yard for five minutes. Bikes stolen in the time that I was in the back yard.

Giant Roam XL Men's Bike

Location

PNC Bank
Kinzie and Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL Men's Bike
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was about a year old, it is a Giant Roam XL Men's bicycle. It has a light on the back the bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
7 hours

Jamis

Location

Apartment Building
2529 3N Orchard St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey Jamis bike with white writing. Black dropdown handlebar with silver gears. 24 gears (3 front, 8 back). Front tire is newer than back. Refurbished bike from Working Bikes.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Not sure what happened to my bike; I only moved into this apartment 2 days ago and haven't even had a chance to ride this new bike in the city. I was actually going downstairs to put my new U-Lock on the bike when it was already gone.

Schwinn

Location

apartment building
2912 N Mildred
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
adult bike
Color: 
red and some gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handlebars are high, right handle bar rubber grip was falling off

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike alongside other tenants' bikes on the front gate of our building at night. Went outside to ride my bike the next morning and it was gone, along with the loke.

Matte Black Affinity Lo Pro

Location

It is just west of clark street on dickens
Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54/57 It has extreme persuit geometry so the top tube is VERY slanted!!!
Color: 
Matte black with some white decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is the only one in chicago and likely in Iliinois. It is a persuit track bike so the top tube slopes down. If it passes you it is really hard to miss.

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?: 
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Im thinking that the lock was cut because it was crappy, which is my fault.

Trek Madone 5.9 SL

Location

home
1700 Block of West Wabansia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Blue (Andromeda)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, Fizik saddle

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?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the garage

Dawes

Location

Apartment
875 W. Lill Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a small grat and red bag on the back of the seat

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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: 
I left my bike locked up the a tree in front of my apartment at 875 W. Lill Ave #C1 in the Lincoln Park. I was wondering if maybe the city took it because it was locked up the a tree on the side walk...

trek 820 single track

Location

Logan square
milwaukee avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
grey black red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition drink holder. tires are off road. yellow permit sticker on frame

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up on a rack by the logan square blue line station. I think they cut the lock and took the bike.

Rivendell Atlantis

Location

University of Chicago
57th/Ellis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Black with cream trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a custom paint job. The frame is black with cream trim. The fenders are cream color. Large letters spelling ATLANTIS on downtube There is a dynamo on the front. Brooks saddle. Front and rear racks. Handlebar bag and saddle bags.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen during the night. The Atlantis is not a common bike around here. The stock color is blue/green so this custom paint job would be extremely rare.

Jamis Allegro

Location

Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
White with Blue trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Torn Seat cushion. Missing gauge on front wheel shocks. Missing metal railing on pedal.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

5450 n winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large, for a rider over 6'
Color: 
silver with blue accents on the frame and black tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The tape is somewhat coming off on the right handlebar. It's a little rusted overall. The main color is silver, but there are colorblocked bands of blue on the frame.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Taken from garage in Edgewater/Andersonville