Recent Reports

Schwinn Sprint

Location

Kuma's Too
666 W. Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue with red/yellow decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
20 year old bike, but paint in relatively good condition. Had water bottle rack installed, red handlebar tape, new shiny aluminum welded stem (doesn't match rest of bike's age and condition), new Specialized black&white saddle, new chain, rest of the components original.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Details unknown - I locked up the bike in front of a restaurant for dinner. When I came outside at the end of dinner, bike and lock were gone.

Unknown Road bike converted to Fixed Gear.

Location

My home
1401 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small Mens
Color: 
Copper color ( Painted over red, some chipped parts show )
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is older, but in good condition. It's a fixed gear converted from a road bike. It was red, but I hand painted it a copper color a few years ago. It has custom 18" bare metal chrome handle bars that look like down facing bull horns. It has a chrome rear rack. A seat with a shopping cart icon on it. The rear wheel has a blue line around the wall. It has a 1401 s state street bike permit #144 under seat post. A simple black rear fender. ** Note photo of bike has grips, bike did NOT have grips when stolen.

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?: 
A few hours.
Incident Description: 
I left it on the hanging bike rack with over a hundred other bikes around 10pm, was going to lock it up with girlfriends bike in the morning. When I went back down at 8am, it was gone. The garage area is only open to residents with active FOB keys, and there is 24hr security desk not far from garage. No trash men were scheduled at the time. All staff know of the situation and will review tapes.

Nirve, Wilsher Step Through

Location

MCA, Behind The Water Tower Place
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Mixtie 22"
Color: 
Green with gold accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 Days Old (Brand New). Green Step Through. Antique Brown Brooks Saddle. Velo Handle Bars with Brown Brooks Grips. Custom Wood Fenders. Brown Basket on Rear Rack.

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 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 locked my bike to the rack behind the Water Tower Place, in front of the MCA around 2:30pm. There was an overflow of bikes parked on the rack today, so much so that they were three deep parked along the fence and street sign poles, as well. I found a spot on the rack and parked my bike facing the plaza of the MCA. I have a view of this rack from my place of work and noticed it gone around 5:15-5:20.

Trek Hybrid

Location

chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
swtu151c1e
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, has a black wire basket in front, but that is detachable. Silver bell on the left handle bar.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Locked right by Chicago Brown Line (by the Starbucks) for approx. 1 hour. I'm guessing someone cut my lock and took the bike. No sign of it left there.

Giant Avail 1 Women's Bicycle (2010)

Location

Wells on Wells
Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
WHITE with BABY BLUE "Giant" and baby blue handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike itself is in good condition. Has Aero-bars- missing the Left padding. Handle-bar tape is baby blue with a large rip on the left one (from a crash). Had TWO DARK BLUE water bottle holders in the middle. CLIP IN pedals.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on WELLS street, almost in front of Wells On Wells (restaurant/bar). Bike cable was cut with wire-cutters and my bike was GONE. Police car/two officers were parked less than 200 meters away from where my bike was locked- said a lot of bikes have been stolen in this area.....really?!

trek 930 mountian bike

Location

Barry Apartment Complexes
West Barry Ave. and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large 26" wheels
Color: 
Blue with red & white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, has new steel cup holder with adjustable rubber grips as well as a back bike rack.

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 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?: 
10 hours tops
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen between 6:00 pm - 8:20 am the following morning. The bike was locked in a locked apartment complex accessible only to residents of the building, as you need a key to get in. Bike was locked right outside our porch door on our deck.

Firenze GL 5000

Location

My House
Cornelia Ave at Springfield
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, July 24, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old frame with a brand new rear wheel, single speed conversion with cruiser/mustache handlebars. White brake cable covers, yellow pedal clips. It is also covered in punk stickers--Jawbreaker, Das Kapital, the Dopamines, the Fucking Buckaroos, Johann's Face Records--though these may have been removed by the thief. It also had a u-lock holder that had broken still screwed to the frame beneath the seat--though that also may have been removed. Yellow Onguard U-lock may still be attached to the 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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to itself and left in my backyard against the house. I suspect that in the 90 minutes it was unattended, the thief/thieves jumped my backyard fence and carried the bike out. U-lock was stolen with the bike, so it was likely lifted/carried.

Trek

Location

Addison Brown Line
1818 W Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, brown Trek hybrid. Some small flecks of white paint on the seat and 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 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?: 
Locked to bike racks at Addison brown line for about 9-10 hours.
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to the Addison brown line stop this morning before work. It was locked to the western-most bike rack on the south side of the street. I came back after work and my bike and lock were both missing. There were still many other bikes locked to the bike racks.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Wrightwood and Avers
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
was black, painted over with gold powdercoat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a small dent in the top tube which got painted over, otherwise it's in near-perfect condition. It had a black Selle San Marco Rolls saddle, riser bars with black rubber with white star-patterned grips, red/pink cranks and peddles (without the cages), and a Slick tire on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days? I was out of town so it could have been stolen right after I left or right before I got back
Incident Description: 
We got home to a garage we share with our neighbor (no it wasn't our neighbor who stole it all), and my bicycle (along with our Burley baby trailer, 2 helmets - one a little white Lazer baby helmet with flowers on it, and the other a grey adult's Lazer helmet - the lock and cable, and one bike tire pump) was gone - piece of steel in the wall (drilled into the brick wall of the garage) to which all was U-locked was cut, seemingly with hardcore bolt cutters or something. The picture below is of me on my bike from a few years ago, right after I swapped my drop bars for riser bars, and they don't have the grips on them yet (terrible picture, I know, but it gives one a rough idea).

Kona Dew

Location

UBS tower
1 N Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ30019070
Size: 
53 cm (about 21 inches)
Color: 
Black (with white "Kona" written across it)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bicycle, but seat has a small cut on one side. Black with white "Kona" writen across it, had a gray water bottle mounted on the bottom, also has a square small red TAG sticking out right underneath 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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked at 7am, came out at 4pm and it was gone.

Gary Fisher

Location

200 N Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1130 S Michigan Sticker on the frame, kickstand, small portable bike pump attached to frame. Gary Fisher model

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?: 
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?: 
1 Hour
Incident Description: 
Somebody either guessed the combination or cut the lock. Bike was only locked up for an hour.

Soma - Rush

Location

Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some paint scuffs and dirty but only 3 years old. Single speed. Matte black frame. No markings except for "Soma" sticker located on seattube. Riser bars. Lime green straight front fork. Front wheel: White velocity "deep v" rim with velocity hub. Cranks: Shimano Ultegra Rear Wheel: nothing special.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside Steppenwolf Theatre Co on N Halsted Ave for two hours during which the bike and lock were stolen.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Powell's Used Books
57th and Harper
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, with thick tires and high handlebars.
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A large, old-school bell is (was?) fixed to the left handlebar. At the center of the handlebars there was a docket for a removable light. The black seat was raggedy and its spring was loose, making the seat bend backward. Otherwise, the bike is in good condition.

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 street sign.

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?: 
About 22 hours - 5 pm to 3 pm
Incident Description: 
It seems likely that the bike was taken during the night, as the street it was on is well-trafficked during the day. No pieces of the bike or lock were left behind, but there was a washer, a nut, and a thick screw on the ground. Maybe the bottom of the street sign was unscrewed from the ground and lifted?

Trek 3500 (2012)

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu226c2492h
Color: 
Matte Black and Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition Trek 3500 (2012) Matte Black and Green

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?: 
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?: 
Around 3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a rack at the entrance of Navy Pier around 3:30pm. When I returned around 6:30 the Bike and the lock were gone.

SINGLE SPEED-PAKE FRAME AND CRANK

Location

Outside of Union park
1600 W Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
MENS
Color: 
WHITE FRAME BLACK FORK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEARLY NEW, WHITE FRAME, BLACK FORK, BLUE GRIP TAPE ON WHITE BARS

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
3 hours

Schwinn '11 Madison

Location

1740 w north avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Good for a person between 5'4 and 5'9
Color: 
Purple and white with a blue checkered seat and yellow bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Bright blue seat and yellow 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?: 
A night
Incident Description: 
Was up until 3 and didn't hear anyone come up on deck at that time so must have been between 4 and 8 am

Trek 7100

Location

2000 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU327C1461B
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, minor paint scratches, 6 years old. Quick release on tires was replaced with OnGuard locking skewers. Seat is locked with a mini cable. Battery operated rear flashing light. Rear plastic fender. A kryptonite u-lock was attached to side with a braided cable wrapped around the frame. Mount for battery operated headlight on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1week
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in garage. Went on vacation for a week from June 21 - June 29 and noticed bike was gone when I returned. Garage is shared with 5 other people and they sometimes leave door open. It is likely that door was open and someone walking the back alley went into garage and took bike.

Bridgestone Men's Hybrid

Location

1711 W. Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has black rear fender rack, many LGBT themed, beer stickers and a gray and white rubber shark squeaker horn mounted to the handlebars. LOTS of silver reflective tape on sides of wheel/rims and frame of bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
A Week
Incident Description: 
I had been keeping in my friend's garage for a week. They went on vacation, came back and discovered my bike was missing from their garage.

Huffy

Location

647 N.Lorel Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20' wheels
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was brand new and recently bought from walmart. Green helmet attached with red spikes

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days

Felt F95

Location

Apartment
3941 N. Janssen Ave. Apt. 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red, white Logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike bag under back of seat, schraeder pedals, 2 black bottle holders, black wrap on handlebars.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up under the stairs at 7am this morning, came home at 5 and it was gone.