Recent Reports

Torker Cargo-T

Location

Garage alley entrance at our home
2441 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Lime Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Heavy duty Torker Cargo-T bicycle with black metal racks on front and back.

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?: 
It was in a garage, so not locked, and had been there for weeks.
Incident Description: 
Workers in the backyard left the garage door open momentarily and a scavanger in a burgundy truck apparently took the bike from inside the garage.

2013 Specialized Sirrus Sport.

Location

Home Garage
1714 West Superior Street, Unit 2W
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602057691H
Size: 
Men's (medium-height)
Color: 
Matte-black with blue type-setting.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand-new. Flawless condition. Matte-black with blue type-setting "SPECIALIZED" running up the side of the bicycle. It was only used (1) one time!

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 months, professionally mounted to (3) three rubber hooks which attached to the ceiling beams of my enclosed (2) two car garage.
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was professionally mounted to the ceiling of my (2) two car garage. The garage door was pryed-open and the bicycle was stolen from an enclosed private garage, with alley access between Superior Street & Chicago Avenue. The address is: 1714 West Superior Street Unit 2W Chicago, Illinois 60622

Subrosa Silva

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome frame and fork, chrome rims, black components, white sidewall tires. Bike was brand new at time of theft.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Other
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from The Bike Lane. Some one broke through the back door.

Fuji 1980ish

Location

House Of Blues Bin 36
Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
extremely Tall bike for 6'5" person
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old Bicycle, EXTREMELY tall. orange chain, copper colored back hub, black painted frame, cork grip on Bull handlebars, Velocity rim on front, knockoff velocity rim on front

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 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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen outside house of blues on state street. Outside of Bin 36.

Stolen Sinner

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Serial No.: 
102111-0015
Size: 
20.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new at time of theft. Stock parts, all black.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Other
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from The Bike Lane. Some one broke in through the back door.

KHS Flite 100

Location

The Bike Lane
2130 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U12L00204
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new stock Flite 100. Polished silver wheels, black bar tape, single rear brake.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from The Bike Lane. Some one broke in through the back door.

2011 Kona Honky Tonk road bike

Location

MINNEAPOLIS, UPTOWN, MN
3200 HENNEPIN AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS , MN
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
f1106c0293
Size: 
22
Color: 
Navy Blue with Brown seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. One spill. Brown seat and hand grips; everything else is deep blue.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage door left open over night...thief stole the Kona Honky Tonk and left his crappy "BCA Glacier 300" bike behind. I filed a police report that morning, 6AM.

Diamondback Wildwood DLX 20"

Location

HOME
4537 N. Melvina Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
02500006925
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Red/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had just been tuned up at Get a Grip Cycles 4359 W. Irving Park Chicago and the rear rim was replaced with a very distinctive white trim MAVIC 2013 CROSSTRAIL which does not match the front rim of the bike.

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?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
Cutting the grass in the front of the house, left the service door of the garage unlocked. Suspect thief entered yard and saw door ajar or tried the door and found it open, entered, removed the bike. It was sitting in the middle of the garage unlocked. It had just been tuned up at Get a Grip Cycles three days earlier and still had the service tag stapled to it.

cervelo RS

Location

ohio beach
lake shore drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNRSC11A00606
Size: 
58
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bicycle with two red plastic hold bottles at the white 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?: 
20 mn
Incident Description: 
While I was swimming on the lake at ohio beach, my bike was stolen from the bike rack it was attached.

Cannondale R500

Location

1 UPS Way
Hodgkins , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Pink metallic, custom powder coated frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had DuraAce cranks, small size brooks saddle, Schwalbe tires, and a custom powder-coated paint job on the frame. It still has the big beefy, unmistakable early 90s Cannondale frame tubes. But the metallic pink is pretty hard to miss.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was being shipped
Incident Description: 
I tried shipping this bicycle to my girlfriend. The last scan by UPS was in Hodgkins, IL. They claim to have lost the bike. It may have been delivered to someone by mistake, or stolen I suppose. Hoping if someone sees or recognizes this bike in the area that they will let me know.

Trek Touring 520

Location

Institute of Cultural Affairs
4750 N. Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mid sized
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
looked awesome and had all new matching parts; back tire is a 519 weinmann tire.

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?: 
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 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked in front of a building all day, not sure when it was taken. I thought i had locked the bike tire to the frame and to the bike rack but when i came back only the tire was there.

Schwinn Lulu

Location

condo building
Cortez and Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Bright pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a bright pink bike with a white wire basket and yellow flowers on the seat of the bike. This bike was brand new and in perfect condition.

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 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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
The bike lock was cut and the bike was stolen from a locked, gated parking lot. I believe it was lifted over the 8 ft. metal gate. It is very difficult to see the bike from the alley, but the yard it was taken from is next to an alley. The picture shows a yellow basket by the yellow basket liner was not in the basket.

Trek Madone 4.5 TWSD 56 10

Location

winnetka, il
chestnut street
winnetka , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU028CT058F
Size: 
4.5 T WSD 56 10
Color: 
TWO TONE BLUE & WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MINT CONDITION

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
daily basis
Incident Description: 
i don't know exactly my bike was stolen, it was the most horrible experience it has happened to me as loosing an item, this was my first expensive transportation vehicle i had made and i bought it myself for one of my birthdays in 2010.

2011 Giant Bowery 72

Location

Specialty's Bakery and Cafe
Corner of Canal and Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
gm8m0182
Size: 
LG - 57
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Giant bike with drop handlebars (rubber cushioning), Has several stickers Labrabbit Optical, Chrome, Lo Fi Supply. Has Clipless pedals (Speedplay Frogs), Flip-flop hub (gear ratio 46/16).

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?: 
1.5 hours - However was checked on within 20 minutes of being stolen
Incident Description: 
I was working and a friend was waiting for me at a nearby restaurant. He came back to sit in front of my store and noticed a guy standing by our bicycles. After the guy left (Approx 12:10) he went to check to make sure both bikes were locked. After confirming both bikes were locked, he started to work on his laptop; at one point, about 5 minutes later, he noticed the same guy walking close to the bikes but he continued on. At 12:20 he stopped working for a second and looked and noticed my bike was missing but his was still there. The incident was captured on a surveillance camera, however we are waiting for the security director of the building to access the footage.

Schwinn Madison

Location

Cornservatory
4210 N. Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition. It was a yellow Schwinn Madison with a front brake. It has tan foam handlebar wraps and the electric tape is coming up on the right handle bar. There is chipped paint on the bottom of the frame near the front wheel. The two accessory screws on the seat post tube have been removed.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I asked a friend to watch my bike while I went inside. They left without telling me and by the time I came out, it was gone.

2011 Fuji Altamira 3.0

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

Location

Chicago
4000 North Washtenaw Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 Cm
Color: 
Carbon/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike is good condition.

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?: 
Stored inside garage
Incident Description: 
bike was taken from inside the garage. it appears someone forced the garage opened and took the bike since the garage door was damaged at the base.

GT Karakoram

Location

Hospital
1900 W Polk St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29 inch tires, tall
Color: 
mat-black (black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little dirt on the bottom, but overall in very good condition. Had an aftermarket light attached below the seat but this could easily be removed. The brakes are standard (not disc brakes), it has front suspension only. Plastic pedals. The left pedal mount to the frame looks a little off-set from the frame. YOu can see a beige rim where it appears it needs to be tightened a little more than it is. I put more road-friendly tires on it instead of mtn bike tirs.

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?: 
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?: 
Up to 9 hours
Incident Description: 
Showed up for work at 7:30 am. Where I was leaving at 5:45pm, the bike was gone.

SE Draft

Location

2652 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
blue-gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Many parts replaced. The bike has north road style handlebars with green grips, black Brooks saddle with a pink ribbon tied to the rails, crocheted top tube cozy, black fenders and rack, brass bell. The original one-piece crank has been replaced with a cartridge bottom bracket.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen during the day from an unlocked ground-floor storage room at the back of an apartment building.

1990 Raleigh Technium Pro

Location

Home
2323 W Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Reddish pink with black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a custom light installed on front wheel.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from gate locked back porch. It was there at 11:30pm on the night of 7/19 and was missing 12pm on 7/20

2007 Trek 7.2FX

Location

3700 Block of Janssen
3700 Janssen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU021C0856B
Size: 
Standard Men's Bicycle
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a 2007, but is gently used and in very good condition. This year, I replaced the original pedals with aftermarket pedals that are bronze/copper in color. There is a gel type seat cover over the original seat. There is also a black pouch mounted to the seat post (under the seat) for carrying small items. On the handle bars there is a small bell mounted as well as the bracket for a digital speedometer. The digital speedometer display fell off while I was biking years ago, but the mount remains secured to the handlebars and wire still runs down the frame with zip ties to the sensors on the spokes of the wheel.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 Years
Incident Description: 
The post that I used to lock the frame of my bike to is a large 8"x8" wood patio post that is cemented into the ground. I used my U-lock to lock between the front tire and the frame of the bike, and used a cable with padlock to lock the frame of the bike to the large post. In public locations, I would use the locks in the opposite application (i.e. U-lock frame to something secure) but the post was too large and this was in a discrete location in the back of my home, not visible from the street. I assume the thief cut the cable (and took it with him/her) and then took the entire bike with the U-lock to go break the U-lock off-site.