Recent Reports

2011 Trek/Gary Fisher Presidio

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

Location

Lincoln Square
Sunnyside & Maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Matte gray with light blue and white stripes/highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Set up as a single speed, 46x16. Red freehub body spacers. Stem Captain clock headset cap, the glass of which is cracked. One black downtube-mounted bottle cage. Tires at the time of theft were Vittoria Randonneur Cross 700x32's. Saddle at the time of theft was all-black stock Bontrager saddle and seatpost. Pedals: black Shimano A530 (one side platform, one side clip-in). Front and rear Knog Blinder lights (gray front, blue rear). SKS Xtra Dry rear clip-on fender. Black "Drunkcyclist.com" sticker on the downtube. Originally purchased from On The Route Bicycles, there should be a sticker on the downtube. Black Giro Saros helmet was on the handlebars.

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: 
The bike was on my first-floor back deck overnight, which is completely hidden from the street or alley. Bike was last seen about 10PM, 8/7. The helmet was on the handlebars (black Giro Saros), as well as an old, clear 20 oz. water bottle from Mountain Road Cycles bike shop. There is also a white sticker on the bottle. Bike was not locked. My neighbor's bike was also stolen. Someone must have jumped the fence/gate into our backyard, walked up on the deck and simply lifted them.

Felt Breed 2011

Location

2528 N Burling St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. White bar tape. Long black fenders attached (using P-clamps to attach to seat stays).

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was properly locked with both U-lock and cable to metal banister of the stairway leading to apartment. U-lock was sawed through in 2 places and left at the scene.

Trek 1000

Location

Home
2630 W Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
White frame/Red decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red DP wheels/Red duct tape residue near the handlebars/red handle bar grips/red,black hold fast straps

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 in the space when at home: locked vestibule
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside locked vestibule attached to the building. Possible inside job but no one knows anything.

Trek DS 8.3

Location

State & Lake
175 N State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU215c5212g
Size: 
19.5"
Color: 
Grey with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack directly in front of the Chicago theatre on State and Lake. Went into building for 5 minutes and was gone when I returned.

Murray USA Easy Street

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
Ravenswood and Lawrence
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

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Ladies Adult size
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Essentially new three speed. Stolen with back rack (Avenir) and bike bag.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours maximum
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked at the Ravenswood Metra station in the morning at 8:30am. Discovered it missing, along with lock, at 7:15pm.

Schwinn Single Speed

Location

Office building - my work place
205 West Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue frame with silver fenders, white seat, white pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, original blue paint, new gator skin tires, silver fenders, black bell mounted on left side of handlebars.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
A bike was stolen from the same rack a month ago. We believe it is the same person, though we are reviewing surveillance tomorrow to confirm.

Polaris Women's Comfort Bike

Location

Home
3737 N. Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" Womens
Color: 
Purple & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle holder, cushion seat, back brake is loosened

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?: 
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?: 
2 days

Surly Steamroller

Location

Logan Square
3537 W. BELDEN AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Deep Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Celeste Green Deep-V wheels with black spokes. Thompson set-back seat post. Older worn Brooks saddle. No logo or decals. Mint green grips. Black Truvativ handle bars. Cinelli Ant stem.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
After finishing a week of work, came home sunday and put bike in back yard of new apartment. Only have keys to front of apartment so far. Back yard is fenced in, with a not locked side swing door. After coming into the house, had a beer and laid down. Fell asleep for a nap on the couch, when I woke up and went to get my bike, it was gone.

Peugeot 1987

Location

Residence
Kimball & Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55-56
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Deep V Silver 700 Wheels, Skull and crossbones handlebar tape, Racing Seat (don't remember brand), single speed freewheel, front brake only

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was left on the 1st floor raised porch of an apartment building for maybe 1/2 hour. The porch is small, and raised off the ground about 10 feet. It's not hard to climb the wall, but it's not easy either. We were home. When we went out on the porch to retrieve the bicycle, it was gone.

Specialized Ariel

Location

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E. Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly New. There is a tag in the wheel spokes as the bike was just in for service. There is also a white stain on the cross bar of the frame and flashing rear light--although is not working because the battery is out.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I went out at 11:30 pm to retrieve my bike and noticed that it was not there. There were three other bikes still chained to the rack.

Critical Fixed Gear

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Location

House
2420 w belden
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
White with gold rims.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. It is white with deep v gold rims.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Night
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen off of my front porch at some point between 12:00 pm and 5:20 pm. The bike is brand new and means the world to me. It has bmx style handlebars and deep V gold rims. It is all white and says Critical on the side.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Museum Walk Apartments
5541 S Everett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55"
Color: 
Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey men's bike, with a dent in the top bar. It has a black bullhorn handlebar with a strip of purple tape on each. There's a black rack on the rear wheel. The front wheel had a tire too large for the fork and was unrideable when it was stolen.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging in locked bike storage room at 5541 S Everett Drive in Hyde Park. Bike had a wheel that was too large for the fork and could not be moved, so the bike was unrideable. Unfortunately it was not locked to anything. Apartment says they will be able to provide video footage soon.

1996 Mongoose Alta SX

Location

house
147 N Cuyler Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Brushed Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, kevlar upturned handlebar ends, new black front suspension fork. Unique flexi-suspension seat post with red rubber diamond insert. A dual-seat Burley trailer was attached to the bike.

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?: 
Weeks, was not locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my locked garage. A car outside was broken into to access the garage door opener inside. The Mongoose bike had a Burley dual trailer attached. A blue Trek mountain bike was also stolen.

Schwinn

Location

Our home
1324 N Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 year old Schwinn road bike in very good condition. Small black pouch under seat that holds a few items.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in our garage and unlocked
Incident Description: 
We had workers in our backyard, and the garage was open. Someone stole the bike from our garage where it was stored.

TREK 820

Location

Condo Bldg
2408 W Rice St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SC19A3438
Size: 
Frame Size 19.5, Wheel Size 26
Color: 
Inkwell Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's frame with Puck and Pedal store logo affixed to frame, water bottle cage, rear fender cargo rack/bag, Men's Italia flight saddle, road tires and handlebar, clipless pedals, U-lock combination Kryptolock attached to frame of bike.

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?: 
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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung 6' off the ground inside closed garage with u-lock/kryptolok combination locked to frame. NOTE: PHOTO FROM WEB - REFER TO bike description for accurate identification. Second bike stolen out of a 3 car garage. Security footage under review for suspect description.

Schwinn Varsity 1300 XL

Location

Rogers Park Metra Station
7000 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700c Wheels. The bike is 70" long x 25.5" wide x 43" high
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Only two months old. The seat is red/white, but has blue marks (from my jeans) on it that's extremely hard to clean.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
I rode my bike to the Rogers Park Metra's station. I locked my bike on the bike rike underneath the overpass, then went to work. I came back later at around 6:30 and the bike was gone. I'm assuming someone either walked by, or drove by, the metra station was pretty empty at that time, and they decided to just cut the lock and go off with the bike.

TREK 820

Location

Condo Bldg
2408 W Rice St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SC1943541
Size: 
Frame Size 19.5; Wheel Size 26
Color: 
Inkwell Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's frame with Puck and Pedal store logo affixed to frame, black water bottle cage, gray rear fender, rear black pouch fastened under seat, Women's split saddle, road tires, black mountain bike flat style handlebars (red detail on sides of handlebar), U-lock combination Kryptolock attached to frame of bike under 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?: 
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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung 6' off the ground inside closed garage with u-lock/kryptolok combination locked to frame. NOTE: PHOTO FROM WEB - REFER TO bike description for accurate identification. One of two bikes stolen out of a 3 car garage. Security footage under review for suspect description.

'07 Marin Women's Larkspur

Location

Two Sisters Apartments
5123 S. Kimbark Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19 inches
Color: 
purpleish-blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in good condition. It has tags from a triathlon on the stem under the bike seat. It also has a small pack attached under 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I kept it there the whole time I lived there. Last checked on 4 weeks prior
Incident Description: 
My bike was missing from the bike room in my building. When I spoke to management, they said that the door to the locked bike room had been kicked in a couple weeks back. My bike had been locked with a combination cable to a metal chain that was bolted into the bike room wall. The cable/lock was also missing with my bike. Management said multiple bikes were taken at once. I am not sure exactly when it was taken because the management did NOT notify the tenants that the break in had occurred. The management company stated that they made a general report to the police.

Nishiki modulus

Location

1151 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Light green / teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White cork tape on handlebars. Paint chipping in places; "nishiki" lettering on bottom tube wearing off. Aftermarket black gel seat in deteriorating condition. Lock receptacle attached to top tube.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
I left the bike unlocked on a rack in the back of my moderately-sized apartment complex. The back area is locked from the street and only accessible to other residents, and the bike rack itself is not visible from the street. I normally lock the bike to the rack but neglected to this time. It was left unattended from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon when I discovered it missing.

Schwinn Gateway

Location

DePaul bookstore
2425 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Cream with Burgundy writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Little amounts if rust on chain guard

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike at 9:30pm. Locked front wheel and frame to the bike rack. Came back at a little after midnight and the bike was gone. The cut lock was laying on the ground.