Recent Reports

Trek 2013 Early

Location

garage
2035 W crystal
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV198P0013F
Size: 
Frame 54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel frame, all black single speed city bike that was in exceptional condition.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Locked in my garage on and off for better part of 8 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to itself with trek U Lock Armored Series lock through the frame and front wheel. While not in use the bike was kept in the garage locked in this manner since May 2014

Marfield

Location

Wrigleyvile
Newport and Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rust

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?: 
few days

Felt F65X

Location

N. Lincoln Avenue
2950 N Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
60 CM
Color: 
Black with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt Crossbike. 2x10 drivetrain, has two garmin mounts, one on the stem, the other extended on the handlebars. On the left side of the rear skewer is a small connector for a trailer. Handlebar tape being held down by electric tape on both bar ends, but the right side is missing the end cap. Rear fender, but no front fender.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked through both wheels and frame to city provided bike rack. 2900 N Lincoln in the early afternoon. Was in the shop for no more than 20 minutes and there was another bike locked to the same rack when I returned, albeit with a U lock.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Just next to Chicago Union station
120 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Stock color - grey ( with Cannondale written on it)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike - scratches on handle. No front deraileur (removed it due to repair). Seat top has visible cracks. Silver stand near chain. Rear mudguard present. One bottle holder on 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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than one hour
Incident Description: 
Had locked the bike to a bike rack near Chicago union station at 11.30 am approximately and gone for an hour. Came back and found the bike completely missing. No traces.

Fuji Absolute 2.1

Location

Lincoln Park
2470 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21M (large for 6'2" male)
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a relatively new (Sept 2013) matte black Fuji bike in very good condition. It has silver writing. In addition, there is a blue and red "LSB" sticker on the lower mid-section of the bike frame facing the front wheel.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was likely the only one stolen out of the bike cage in our enclosed parking garage because it was one of the nicer bikes in very good condition. It was locked through the frame and both wheels so it was unlikely that they rode it out.

Raleigh road bike

Location

Apartment
Bittersweet and Clarendon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large, for a man around 6"
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition.Dark green road bike with light on front and back, small black under-seat bag attached. Sticker on top bar with phone numbers to call in the case of an accident.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored on the back porch of a third floor walk-up apartment. Porch area is located in an alley, and is not visible from the main road. Bike was not visible from the alley either. Looked out on porch and bike was gone. Cut cable lock was left behind. Incident likely occurred at night.

Schwinn Madison

Location

apartment
Webster & Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Built for someone 5'0" to 5'5"
Color: 
Sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle has a seat with duct tape around it, and a registration sticker with a green maple leaf that says "Maple Bluff." May have another sticker with Chicago Roller Derby. It has a back fender/flat carrier and a black basket attached.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months in an enclosed porch with two locked entrances
Incident Description: 
Our two bikes were stolen off of our enclosed porch. There is a locked heavy duty gate to get into the shared property, and then a locked door to get into the building (2 apartments). Our space seemed like a trusted area, we have two upstairs neighbors that are serious bike enthusiasts. The locks into the apartment were not broken/damaged. Thief did not take new U-Lock, helmet and bike pump.

Custom black and lime green fixie

Location

Back deck/fire escape
Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
None
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Black and lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom bike with no brand name. Black frame, lime green bullhorn handlebars, lime green wheels, dark green velcro-strap pedals.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours, overnight and morning
Incident Description: 
Left my bike on my fire escape deck. People keep stuff like grills and chairs on the decks too. I was going to bring it inside, but I forgot it overnight and in the afternoon, I noticed it was gone. The back of the building is locked, and maybe two dozen people have access to it. Only a handful of people would have walked near the bike to see it was unlocked. Nobody says they know what happened.

Orbea Ordu TT bike

Location

Shoreham apartments
400 E South Water Apt 2307
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rare Campy Chorus 10 TT Gruppo , Mavic Carbone wheels

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?: 
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 month
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the Bike Room at the Shoreham Apartments: Looks like a big job, other bikes gone too

Soma Double Cross custom build

Location

Jimmy John's/Flaco's Tacos
46 E Chicago ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 8, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60CM
Color: 
Graphite/Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape, custom build. SRAM Force 22, Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes, H Plus Son Archetype rims laced to DT-Swiss 350s, Bontrager RXL stem & carbon seatpost, Challenge Grifo tires.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked to a pipe cemented into the wall in the basement of 46 E Chicago for about 36 hours.

Cannondale Synapse 7 Model #2RAS7T54

Location

CME Building
30 S. Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 8, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
RM53447
Size: 
54 CM
Color: 
White with red and black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Handlebar tape sealed with black duct tape near the ends of 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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Cannondale Synapse7 white with red and black decal. Locked to a sign post outside of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, on the east side near the underground parking deck entrance. Locked bike with U-lock through the frame and front tire and cable lock through the back tire to a sign pole. Locked around 8:45am, came out around 6:30 pm to find bike missing with no sign of broken locks.

Commuter bike Shimano 21 speed bicycle white

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 7, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium (54cm)
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand-new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the fence inside the gate of my apartment. Someone must have hopped the fence and taken the bike but left the lock.

KHS Urban Extreme

Location

Playground Theater
3209 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U13500633
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Blue / Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, silver fenders, back bike rack

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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Left outside of the Playground Theater. I went inside to teach a class about 4pm, and a friend went outside and noticed a cut lock where my bike was at about 7:30pm.

Bottecchia

Location

2900 Block
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s Yellow Bottecchia racing bike

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 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?: 
a week

CANNONDALE SUPERSIX EVO 5 105 COMPACT

Location

ogilvie train station
500 West Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 5, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
JM34447
Size: 
58
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new grip tape was ripped

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a cable through the front and back wheel, to the bike post on the street near 500 west madison, on canal right be panda express logo.

Marin 2008 San Rafael

Location

AMA Center
330 North Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C538ESD262
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition - 19" Marin San Rafael

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was cut and bike taken. Bike stolen from 330 North Wabash Avenue in Chicago.

SE Draft Lite

Location

Apartment Building
5501 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD314L1354J
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Matte Blue, Matte Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I just got this bike brand new in August so it's in good shape. It has a TRANSIT rear rack on it with a black milk crate zip-tied to it. It had a bracket on the vertical rod of the frame for my u-lock. Straight handle bars. Extra high profile, double-wide rims. Vera City Wide tires (700x28c).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 24 hours.
Incident Description: 
I returned home with my bicycle on Wednesday (12/3) at around 3:45pm. I always leave my bike unlocked in the storage room below my apartment. At this time there were two men installing some insulation around some pipes in this same storage room. They saw me bring the bike in where I left it unlocked (stupidly, now) as they were working. I went down to ride it this evening (12/4, around 5:15pm) and it was gone along with one of my neighbor's bikes. Both of our U-locks were sitting there left behind. I think it's pretty obvious who took them and I will be following up with the management company to figure out who they were.

Schwinn Suburban

Location

CTA Red Line Stop, Lawrence Avenue
1117 W. Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black,
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike from the 70's, and only ridden 4 times till I got it from my aunt in 1998. The condition is "well-loved" or "well-used," with paint job suffering from the chain damage; going from black to red undercoat to actual steel in some places. However, the was a survivor; hit by a car this summer the handlebars and front wheel are new (the back wheel was new last year.) Had bell, front white light, rack w/ milk crate attached, back light. Stolen at the same times was the helmet (white, jury rigged lights attached front and back. Original fenders, some rust on struts. The fine folks at Uptown Bikes know it well.

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 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?: 
less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to the Red Line stop at Lawrence and Clifton (1117 W. Lawrence) and locked my bike to a provided bike rack, using a heavy duty chain (links thicker than my thumb) and heavy lock (I have been using this set for 17 years). I left the bike just before noon, and when I returned just after 4 p.m. the bike was gone. My helmet was also locked with the same chain

Batavus 1-2 Have

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

Location

home
2200 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fine

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
ATTEMPTED theft - reporting for sake of statistics Left bike under back porch with rear-wheel O-lock engaged. Heard a noise, saw back gate open. Bike was ditched in alley when thief realized they couldn't ride it away.

Cannondale H300

Location

2414 w 47th pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 1, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schwalbe marathon tires; zefal rear fender; aero saddle; locked up with a kryptonite keeper at the time.

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?: 
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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Bike had been locked to the fence around the back yard of the house for several days, but was still there about two hours before I found it gone. The fence runs along an alleyway/driveway that faces the drive-in pharmacy of a walgreens, but the bike was on the inside of the fence so they had to have come into the yard through the side gate, which has no lock.