Recent Reports

Bianchi Randonneur

Location

Chicago Ave and California Ave next to Feed Restaurant
Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ES331085
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a late 80's lugged Bianchi touring bike with decals that have mostly peeled off and blue spades on the lugs. The bike has a rear rack and a black Brooks flyer sprung saddle with a piece of gold bike chain connecting it to the bike. It also has Pinhead locking skewers on the wheels. The wheelset is black Velocity Dyad rims custom built to a Grand Cru hub in the front and a Phil Wood in the rear. When it was stolen, it had a black Ortlieb handlebar bag on it. Other features: downtube shifters, black platform pedals, working bikes sticker, double leg kickstand, black handlebar tape, black Cane Creek brake levers.

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?: 
1 minute
Incident Description: 
I was working on my farm on Chicago Ave near California Ave and I had the bike leaned up against a table behind a large fence and unlocked gate. I walked away for one minute and the bike was behind me. I looked back and it was gone. Someone entered the lot and walked out with it very quickly. My brown Ortlieb pannier was on the back with my wallet in it. Later that morning I got a call that someone found my credit card and I.D. near Sacramento and Fullerton. My bike is the one on the right in this picture.

2012 Specialized Sirrus

Location

Home
1709 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old. Very good condition. Has a Johnny Sprockets sticker near bottom bracket. Chainring plastic cover is off.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to the porch post. I was leaving for work when I noticed my bike missing. Lock was probably compromised.

1992 Bridgestone mb-1

Location

House
Kedzie and Cermak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
50cm?
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rear rack, all original stock components except for a riser handlebar

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Lives there
Incident Description: 
Taken from attic of a locked house while we were out of town..window was broken. Some tags left on the wall

Schwinn Madison 2007

Location

Apartment
2525 W. Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
sifid70402155
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White with red and black stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mismatched handlebar tape (right handlebar has aqua tape, left has brown leather tape); no cages on pedals, white seat with faint blue stains

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?: 
20 seconds
Incident Description: 
Bike unchained in back yard, left alone for 20-30 seconds

Specialized Vita Elite

Location

Treasure Island
1639 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black front fork, white front of frame/red frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically new, woman's frame, distinct colors. White in front of frame, red in back, black front fork.

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 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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bikes locked in front of Treasure Island, Wells St, Chicago.

2013 Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

Northwestern University
1838 Chicago Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu023c6849h
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray with teal accents

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
U-Lock through front wheel and bike rack. Cable lock through front wheel, frame and back wheel. Cable lock was cut and bike frame (with back wheel) was removed. Only the front wheel is left locked to the bike frame with the U-lock and cut cable.

Bianchi

Location

Lincoln Park High School
2001 N Orchard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Dark Blue/Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty clean condition. Black handlebar tape black front rim, silver back rim, two bottle holders, one on the sit tube and one on the down tube. black toe clips with silver adjusters.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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, just during school day
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to another bike with a a cable lock, the other bike was locked with a U lock. The thief cut the cable lock and took the bike, in plain site, public space, in front of Lincoln Park High School.

Red and Black single speed Japanese frame missing front grips

Location

Chicago
2032 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 ish
Color: 
red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
missing grips, broken brakes

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I couldn't fit my bike through the back entryway. I needed to go get headphones. I went inside my apartment and came back out a minute and a half later. The bike was gone.

2006 specialized allez black matte

Location

chicago and ashland
chicago ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dent in middle of top bar along with scratches. Carbon fork. san Francisco bike coalition sticker on seat post. Shimano Deraileur is newer

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Clybourn Metra Station. overnight.
Incident Description: 
My bike was gone when I came to retrieve it. My lock was in a neat pile with several other locks.

Pure Fix Cycle - Standard Fixie

Location

DePaul Loop
1 E Jackson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PF15459
Size: 
47 cm size, small-person sized
Color: 
Yellow frame, teal wheel rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike Yellow frame Teal wheel rims Green pool noodle on top tube as a safety wrap

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike taken within 1 minute by swiftly opening combination lock chain and rode off.

Specialized road bike

Location

School
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little muddy and minor scratches

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?: 
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?: 
10 mins
Incident Description: 
This happened half an hour ago. Gate to residence opens to anyone.

Wabi Classic Bicycle

Location

West Town Bakery and Diner
1916 W. Chicago Ave
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

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Off white, cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bull horns, red reflector below bike seat, standard black seat, black bmx-looking pedals

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Front wheel locked to bike post, leaving frame not properly locked. Front wheel and bike lock still remained. Frame and back wheel taken.

Cannondale SIX-6D

Location

Lake Shore Athletic Club
1320 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TM57408
Size: 
56
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. White leather seat. Pouch bag in the back of the seat

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?: 
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?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen outside Lake Shore Athletic Club on 1320 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614 on April 22, 2013 between 4 and 5pm CST. I locked the biked with a cable lock to the bike rack. Other bikes were also present. *** THE SECURITY CAMERA HAS FOOTAGE OF THE THEFT BUT ONLY POLICE HAS ACCESS TO THIS VIDEO ***

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Home
2146 W Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU051CO356D
Size: 
17.5cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Grey decals. Black Saddle.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Woke in the morning to find the front metal fence had been cut, and bike, along with bike lock, was removed.

BAMF Ground n' Pound 29er

Location

Illinois Institute of Technology
33rd St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 8, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29
Color: 
ALL BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, purple anodized axle skewer nuts. Black seat with 3 white bars (kind of like a middle finger). Big Bike, 29er with hybrid tires.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
On IIT campus, in the middle of the day, on a weekday. I was in class and came out to the bike rack, in the middle of campus, next to my building, in broad daylight, not hidden whatsoever, and my lock was sitting there and the cable was cut. My bike is gone forever.

Marin Nail Trail

Location

private residence
2324 West Iowa Street Apt. 1-R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
F464HSE002
Size: 
20" 26" wheels
Color: 
silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent maintained 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 pm - 5 am
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen in between the hours of 10 pm - 5 am. Stolen from an all tenants access enclosed porch which has secure locking door, door was left open by one of tenants coming in or out of building, sometimes the door does not catch all the way. Usually the building in secure though. The bike is unusual in colorL: silver with black and height 26 " wheels for a 6'4" individual.

Novara

Location

Sanctuary Hall
2347 N. Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29" wheels. Fairly large bike.
Color: 
Black with white and a little bit of red and yellow.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Shiny and clean.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from outside Sanctuary Hall on DePaul University's campus. I had a U-lock through the front wheel and the bike rack, and a cable lock going through the back wheel. The cable lock was cut and I'm assuming they took the front wheel off when it was stolen.

2012 Giant Defy 1

Location

2033 W. St Paul Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CN 213 200
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has black Shimano 105 pedals that have fair amount of scratches on them. Left crank arm is silver, right crank arm is black.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Earlier in day, man was seen walking back and forth in the alley and peering at bike. At sometime in the late night of 4/20/13 someone rammed their car into the garage door and forcibly entered. Only the bike and set of Shimano shoes were taken.

Sears Vintage 3 speed

Location

Place of Business
One North Wacker,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
black (with rust)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 3 speed with Shimano shifter. New tires and black milk crate on back.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 1 work day
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked at alley between madison and washington and wacker and franklin. was missing after work.

Fuji Classic

Location

cycle smithy
2468 n clark st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new 58cm 2012 frameset, cinelli black track bars, cinelli black bartape, black 110mm look alloy stem, carbon look expander, full carbon reynolds ouzo pro, black sram omnium 170mm, dura ace 16T 1/8. 16t silver dicta freewheel, alexrims R450 with origin 8 hubs, 700x20c maxxis xenith hors categorie tires

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?: 
the bike was inside cycle smithy at 2468 n clark st downstairs in the shop area.
Incident Description: 
bike was inside the shop up against the front counter leaning on another employee's bike just like any other day, and someone must have come in and walked off with it.