Recent Reports

Trek WSD 7100 year 2010 Female bike

Location

Green Line Ashland stop
Lake and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 2:54am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU190C1116E
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
White with flowers/vine painted on part of it
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, only one week old. I had placed a rack on the back for a slide in basket or child seat and a place for a water bottle. Is white with some girly vines/flowers painted on part of it (comes with the bike). Is a 19inch (very tall) with the shock absorbers (comes in that model).

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My new white women's treck WSD 7100 bike was locked to a bike rack with a kryptonite u-lock at 6:45 am on 6-2 right under the stairs of the ashland green line el stop. At 7pm when I returned the bike was missing. The u-lock was cut and the top portion was lying on the floor.

Trek 7200 hybird 21.5

Location

Erie and Franklin in River North
303 W Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21.5
Color: 
Grey/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was a few years old but just recently tuned up with a brand new chain. It has a trek service sticker on it from Pittsburgh, PA which I assume is pretty rare here in Chicago. It also had a cheap schwinn tail light on the rear and a mini air pump strapped the 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 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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had biked to work and locked it to the bike rack outside of my office as I have done for the past few weeks. I saw the bike when I went to lunch at around 12:30pm but when I left the office at 4:30 it was gone. There was no sign of it being stolen just no longer on the bike rack. I used a cable with an integrated key lock which I've used for years but clearly that was not enough to keep my bike safe.

Bowery single speed by Giant

Location

Wabansia and Winchester Avenue
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, June 1, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L Male Frame
Color: 
Black w/ silver fork and orange detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new bicycle light scratches on frame light rust on wheel nuts. Has a Bicycle Hospital Indiana store sticker, Active Transportation Alliance sticker over the front emblem, a Trader Joe's sticker on the top bar and a Chrome sticker. Has 2 Zipp bottle cages installed, Marathon kevlar lined tires, is missing 1 handlebar plug and has 1 Zipp c.f. handlebar plug.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike locked at 6 pm, last seen around midnight, found missing by 7 am
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a newer u-lock with flat key to a street sign in front of building @ ~6pm. Went to sleep @ ~12:00 am. Midnight noticed entire sign dug out and missing, along with my bike (described) and girlfriend's bike attached to it.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Roscoe Village
Wolcott in between Henderson and School
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11U07121
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Its a White Jamis Beatnick. It has white tires and a white seat with a one black spot that says Jamis.

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 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?: 
Less than 10 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up at around 7pm when I got home for the night with a newer u-lock with a flat key. When I awoke in the morning the street sign it was locked to was pulled from the ground and the bike was missing. The police wouldn't even come out to fill out an report.

Trek 2nd District

Location

1711 Winchester 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

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm frame
Color: 
tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Trek bicycle, tan tires, single speed. Tan and brown frame with seafoam green and orange stripes. Brown drop handlebars & brown Bontrager saddle, a green ATA sticker on the top tube, brown chain guard.

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 street sign.

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?: 
about six hours
Incident Description: 
My bike and another bike were locked with newer U-locks with flat keys to a street sign outside of a residential building. At midnight, when we went to bed, the bikes were still there. Although our windows were open all night, we didn't hear any noise from the sign being removed, but in the morning (at the latest 6:45am) there was a huge hole, broken concrete, and no sign of the bikes or the street sign.

SCHWINN FULL SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BIKE AROUND 1999-2001

Location

UIC CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING RACKS ON SIDE OF BUILDING
WOOD AND POLK
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
BLUE/SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LIKE NEW FULL SUSPENSION HAS MOUNTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BLINKIES AND FRONT COMPUTER WITH SENSOR STRAPPED ON RIGHT SIDE FORK HAS AFTERMARKET BLACK FENDERS A BOTTLECAGE WITH AIR PUMP BRACKET BLACK HANDLEBARS AND FRONT FORK SEAT HAS A BLUE STRIP OF REFLECTIVE PLASTIC BUILT IN BOTTOM ON BACK

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?: 
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?: 
FROM 6 AM MISSING SOME TIME BETWEEN 1230PM AND 4 PM 5-31-11
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS THERE AT LUNCH 12 NOON MISSING WHEN CAME OUT OF WORK AT 4 PM

Trek 1700

Location

1057 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Green And Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey baby seat over rear tire

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
This bike was taken from our bike storage area in our condo building.

Specialized Tricross Singlecross

Location

basement of home
Barry & Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has some wear and tear. Has neon green toe clips with orange straps. Drop down handles.

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?: 
Bike was not locked, located in a locked basement.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a basement unlawfully. Caught the guy on surveillance video. Male mid 20s to mid 30s. 5'7" to 6'. small build wearing a white t-shirt with jeans. Dark hair with a decent sized BALD spot in back.

1989 Club Fuji

Location

Humboldt Park
2611 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike frame was in excellent condition for its year. No scratches, no dings. It had original white handlebar tape, a white Giant brand seat, and white pedals. All other parts were completely original for this bike. It also had a light on the front 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in my enclosed back porch.
Incident Description: 
I left this bike out on our locked, and enclosed back porch. Someone wheeled a garbage can next to the window, climbed in, and walked out the side door with this bike. All of this happened while we were sleeping in our room that faced the back porch area.

TREK X-CALIBER 29ER 2011

Location

IN THE ALLEY/BACKYARD
1253 W NEWPORT
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV235C0842P
Size: 
17.5 INCH - 29INCH WHEELS
Color: 
BLACK WHITE AND BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BIKE WAS BOUGHT THIS YEAR - STILL LOOKS BRAND NEW

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 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?: 
1 DAY
Incident Description: 
Bike had been U-locked to the fence in a back yard and had last been seen at about 4pm on 5/29. Discovered bike was missing at about midnight. Cardboard boxes had been placed where the bike had been locked. Lock was not left behind.

Schwinn mouintain bike

Location

Garage!
4660 N. Austin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 9:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good....like new. San Marcos bike seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked through back wheel and frame
Incident Description: 
stolen some time between 7:30pm Monday, May 30, 2011 (Memorial Day) and 8am Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Bike was locked with ulock on front wheel and frame, directly in front of parked vehicle, Toyota Matrix. This is a purchased parking spot! Bike has San Marcos bike seat.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Ravenswood
2107 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 6:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
for a rider of 6' or higher
Color: 
metalic red and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1989 Schwinn Traveler - metalic red front and rear with metalic silver middle with many little chips and scratches, silver water bottle holders, black leather seat with small rip in front, very worn yellow Bushwhacker under seat bag, black cork handlebar tape, computer and head light mounts on handle bars, Zéfel bike pump on horizontal top bar, very worn black plastic toe clips and yellow straps, mavic rear wheel

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?: 
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?: 
a few months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up with a combo cable lock to a railing on 3rd floor rear entrance with access from the alley. Entrance light was on keeping the area well lit. Between 11pm on May 30 and 7am May 31, 2011 the cable of the lock was cut and bike was taken. The lock was left at the scene.

19" Gary Fisher Mendota

Location

Just outside of Millinium Park
Michigan Ave and Madison Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 9:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WL7530600
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Cream/ Light Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new bike, small chips on top tube, has a Topeak rack on the back, a bag and an underseat tool bag were on the bike when it was stolen. It was locked together with another bike using two cable locks around a city bike rack, using on cable with padlock and one integrated combination lock.

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?: 
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?: 
less than 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were locked to a city bike rack, on the corner of Michigan and Madison, using two cable locks. We went into the restaurant in the park to use the restroom. We returned less than 10 minutes later to find my bike gone, the cable cut, laying on the ground. The other bike was still there but the second cable lock was also gone. Nobody in the area came forward with any information so we conducted a small, limited search of the area. We had problems contacting CPD on the phone so we walked to the station at State and 18th to file a report.

giant boulder

Location

jewel store
central lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
# c78dd207
Size: 
26
Color: 
black gray blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
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?: 
5 minture
Incident Description: 
silver black blue boulder

Globe Roll2

Location

1501 W Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
green/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike has a green frame and fork. white deep dish wheels with matching white hubs, white plastic seat and white handlebar stem combo.

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?: 
It had been sitting in a garage for the last two weeks. not locked
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting unlocked in a garage. I came back to the garage with the door down and the bike gone.

GT Nomad Sport 2010

Location

Lakeview
644 W Surf St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
SNMNG10C82749
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new bike. white color.

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?: 
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?: 
30 days
Incident Description: 
I feel that my lock was cut and my bike was stolen.

Huffy Good Vibrations

Location

waveland place and ravenswood ave 60613
37606 n hermitage ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:59am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Womens Beach Cruiser
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, Alice in wonderland cat stickers on the front

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few hours (stolen out of my garage)
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my garage.

Cannondale F5

Location

Across the street from 1 West Superior
1 West Superior
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 30, 2011 - 6:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black/silver/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Some grey mud from trail. Smooth tires. Disc brakes. Plastic toe cages.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
25 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike and a Trek 7100 were locked together to a street sign across the street from, and in front of 1 West Superior. My Cannondale was stolen - his Trek was left behind. The cable was cut and left still threaded through the Trek.

2007 Lemond Alpe D'Huez

Location

South Loop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3455519
Size: 
58cm (?)
Color: 
Black/Blue with White & Red Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black handlebar tape, Profile Design Airstryke aerobars, Shimano M324 SPD/platform pedals, saddle pack, and bike computer on it at the time it was stolen.

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 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?: 
0-8 1/2 hours. Stolen sometime between 10:30am-7:00pm
Incident Description: 
Locked it to a street sign in the south end of the loop in in the morning with a newer u-lock w/flat key, and when I came back in the evening it was gone. Presumably the thief unscrewed the street sign and removed the bike.

Cannondale 1987 road bike

Location

Haberdasher Square Lofts
728 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 1980's Cannondale road bike, with a red Upper Arlington license sticker. I cut rounded part of the handlebars and flipped them over so they curve up with the brake on the lower side, and then taped them over.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 day, since it was last used.
Incident Description: 
The Bike was in the bike room of this building, which is a locked secure building. Last seen Tuesday, May 24. The bike must have been taken between Tuesday afternoon and Friday.