Recent Reports

Fuji Crosstown 3.0 (Women's comfort bike)

Location

Uptown neighborhood, Chicago
Corner of N. Winthrop Ave and Leland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Med/Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good to excellent condition. There is a small metal label on the bike (or tube) that says "New Jersey Cycle", which is the store where it was purchased. There is a small black wedge shaped storage bag that I had attached under the bike seat. The bike was purchased less than 2 years ago. The outer layer of plastic on the bike pedal is slightly rubbing off.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it to the tree outside the apartment, and left it there for only a few hours. It was still daylight when I noticed that it was stolen -the lock and everything was gone. I reported it to the police. When I was locking it with the cable, I did notice a woman in a white car watching me do so. I'm not sure if that had anything to do with it. Thanks for any tips you can provide.

Haro Dave Mirra 540

Location

Fullerton- Red, Brown, and Purple line el station (Lincon Park)
Fullerton and Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a red bmx with no pegs. The seat is popping off of it's plastic frame from underneath on the right side.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 or less hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up to a rack on the North side of the train station, along with other bikes, but when I came back it was stolen and no other bikes appeared to be touched.

Specialized Tri Cross

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 10:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WUD092165132E
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Red White Frame, Black Forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Mavic Kysrium wheels, DuraAce 7800 components, Cat Eye computer,

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?: 
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: 
The bike was stolen from the front of Navy Pier while we were walking around the pier.

Road bike

Location

My house
1300 W Ardmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 8:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Purple but covered in blue, red, white tape (Cubs
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old piece of crap. Brakes barely work.. even with the new brake pads. Seat jacked to it's highest and still doesn't fit right. Originally purple... but friends got it for me at a garage sale and used blue, red and white duct tape to make it a Cubs themed bike! Rather easy to spot unless they removed all of that duct tape.

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?: 
I was just coming back outside to get on it and leave!!!!
Incident Description: 
I was leaving when I looked out the window and saw a black, male teenager riding off on my bike. It was unlocked as I was just about the leave and it was stored under my stairs. It wasn't obvious which makes me think he's been eyeing it for awhile.

Diamondback

Location

Church St and Ridge Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0710001762
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike, relatively new

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The side of a bike rack was screwed off and the bike and u-lock were removed, along with several other bikes

Schwinn Frontier GSX

Location

The corner of Leland and Ravenswood
Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, scratch down right side of the frame where the front tire connects. Shifter cable holding on by frays. Schwinn grips black with grey ends.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
8.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The cable was cut. I found it the next morning while walking to work about 3 blocks away on the street.

1971 Schwinn Ladies Collegiate

Location

In gated back area of sm apt bldg, with 4 other bikes not taken
Glenlake Avenue between Winthrop and Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New basket in front, bell, brown leather seat, chipped paint, and a tad disheveled. New tires.

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?: 
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?: 
Several days. It had been locked here w/o incident for the previous month.
Incident Description: 
Sometime between September 02 and September 07 my combination bike lock was cut and the bicycle removed from a gated back area that is shared by the small apartment complex. It was the only bike taken, all the other bikes remained unharmed. The cut lock was left at the scene. Only tenants have access to the gated area (secured by a key); however, scaling the fence could be achieved. The bike area is overlooked by a few windows, and so I assume the theft happened in the night.

Trek 4000

Location

3111 N Racine balcony behind apt #2F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Standard Women's
Color: 
Royal Blue-solid
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, black metal water bottle holder, headlight on handlebars and small blue bike bag attached underneath seat. Normal padded black seat, straight handlebars. A couple of the screws on the handlebars are a bit rusty.

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 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?: 
Just over a week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked onto my wooden balcony and when I came home from around 7pm on 9/7 it was gone with the lock cut and left there.

2005 Klein Attitude Comp

Location

La Grange Meta station South side of the tracks.
25 West Burlington Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WR0020061
Size: 
XL (21)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used heavily. Many nicks on the frame. Leather "buzz off" seat is worn and has/had duck tape on the end. Rock Shocks, XT integrated bottom branket/crank. XTR rear derailer. Tires were pretty new. The break cable on the front has very little clearance to the front tire. The rubber protector on the cable actually rubs the front tire and is coming apart. The handlebars are gray with worn grips. Rear wheel is a salsa rim with an XT hub. Front wheel hub is a Bontrager and the hub is slightly loose. LX front integrated shifters/break leavers. Wheatridge Cyclery sticker on the downtube. Toeclip pedals.

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?: 
6 hours- stolen between 11am and 6pm Friday Sept 3rd.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a cable and padlock to the end of a bike rack and attached to a cheap bike that was not stolen.

Atraction Giant

Location

My ally
1622 S Allport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
medium
Color: 
teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very used, right brake (for back tier) doesn't work. Ugly teal color with the words "attraction giant' printed on it

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about a week
Incident Description: 
Some one must have cut the chain while i was gone, they left my Girlfriends bike, but hers was even older and smaller.

TREK 2000 Road Bike - Maroon

Location

Residence - Garage
3626 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
+/- 48 cm.
Color: 
Dark Maroon w/Tan decal accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
TREK 2000 Road Bike(Dark Maroon/tan accent decal) w/ attached black aerobars, black saddle pouch, cage pedals (+/- 48 cm frame - 2001 Model)

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?: 
The bike was secured in a locked garage at our residence hanging on a bike rack on the wall. Thieves broke into my car on the street, stole the garage remote control and gained access to our garage in the alley.
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured in a locked garage at our residence hanging on a bike rack on the wall. Thieves broke into my car on the street, stole the garage remote control and gained access to our garage in the alley. Another bike was stolen as well (see listing under TREK 7300 FX hybrid) .

TREK 7300 FX Hybrid

Location

Residence - Garage
3626 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CHSF7572
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
TREK 7300 FX Hybrid (Silver – 17.5”) w/clip pedals, rear foldable basket, cateye computer, front mount for a strobe head light and a kryptonite bike lock and bracket attachment. Bike Serial #CHSF7572 – 2005 model. A Turin bike shop sticker was on the down tube w/#51615

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?: 
The bike was secured in a locked garage at our residence. Thieves broke into my car on the street, stole the garage remote control and gained access to our garage in the alley.
Incident Description: 
The bike was secured in a locked garage at our residence. Thieves broke into my car on the street overnight, stole the garage remote control and gained access to our garage in the alley. This posting is for one of two bikes stolen (the other was my wife's TREK 2000 maroon road bike w/aerobars being listed separately).

Cannondale F5

Location

Behind my apartment
1514 W Bryn Mawr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 12:08am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TM11640
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2009 Model, all stock parts, mount for headlight on front handlebars.

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a parking lot behind my apartment building the night of Sept 7/morning of Sept 8. It was locked through the frame with a Krytonite New York u-lock. The rack it was locked to was cut apart and the bike and lock taken.

Cannondale Super V 400 SL

Location

Downtown Chicago
Clinton and Fulton
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

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 9:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Blue. "Fatty" front fork shock, gel seat, Onza bar ends, Silver back fork.

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 long while.
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage-- cable lock clipped.

Trek

Location

in front of Cleo's on Chicago Ave.
1945-ish W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
average?
Color: 
grey/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Trek bike is/was grey/silver, with thick tires and handles that were straight across. It has a water holder, brand new black fenders and a brand new black back rack. There's a front light holder on the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
36 hours or so. I last used it Sunday at 5pm and I noticed it missing by Tuesday at 8:30am
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike purposely on a busy street in front of a busy bar (Cleo's on Chicago Ave at Damen). The U-lock is still attached to the bike rack. I think they got the seat off, and probably it was easy to take from there.

Trek 700

Location

Our backyard in Logan Square
2423 N. Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. It had a Topeak child seat mounted to the back of the bike. Water bottle holder and a bike pump attached with a velcro strap.

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?: 
4 hours in our locked backyard
Incident Description: 
We had the bike parked but not locked in our back yard. We have a privacy fence with a locked gate. The thief must have jumped the fence and gotten the bike out of the gate because the gate was open when we got home.

Trek Aluminum Frame Road Bike

Location

1205 w lill ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
23
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition except for the back tire. The handlebars are blue as well as the front rim of the bike.

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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
I live around a nice neighborhood so I suspect someone was walking around and notice my bike locked for a few days then cut the lock between September 4-6 and took it somewhere within a mile radius.

Roscoe Village Bikes / Model: Four Star

Location

City bike rack at southeast corner of Madison and Wacker.
1. S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U90200321
Size: 
700 cm wheel size
Color: 
Blue with chicago flag
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Royal blue, with white and red details. The four stars of the Chicago flag are on the upright post. The "Four Star" proprietary brand is also a distinguishing feature. Roscoevillagebikes.com labels appear on frame. The bike has full front and rear black fenders.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three hours or less.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a City of Chicago rack at a busy intersection, on the south side of Madison Street a few feet from Wacker Drive, though the theft occurred on Labor Day so the intersection and sidewalks were less active than usual. Cable lock was cut cleanly with wire cutter and left leaning on an adjacent newspaper machine.

Trek 3400

Location

Core Power Yoga
Webster/Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 7:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17in frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Racing seat, SPD pedals, handlebar s, wireless monitor

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Stolen

Giant Rincon

Location

Glenview Metra Station
1116 Depot St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C39A7316
Size: 
26 inch wheels, XL frame
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Rincon mountain bike with disc brakes. May still have 3rd party "parallel handlebar" stub below handlebar with lights. Black rack 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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike at Glenview metra station on rack south of station. Not there when I got back that evening. Note photo is generic photo of this model, not my specific bike, but colors are same. This is the closest rack to the station platform. I suspect someone got off the train, cut the cable, and took the bike back on the train. I ordinarily use a different bike rack.