Recent Reports

Specialized Crave

Location

Condo building east bike room
1667 W. Farwell Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6023149431
Size: 
Large frame 29" wheels
Color: 
Black with Red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition!!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked, but kept inside a locked bike storage room at the back of our building at 1667 W. Farwell Avenue in Rogers Park. Bike room opens onto the alley

GT Traffic 4.0 Hybrid SILVER

Location

Melrose & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
SILVER with black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Black Rear Rack & Milk-crate Setup Has "Bell" seat, torn in 3 areas Has a rearview MIRROR on left handlebar END Has a black metal bottle cage had a Kryptonite Keeper U-lock & its bracket mounted on downtube Has a small silver bell on right handlebar Has a bracket on left handlebar for Light to attach to is a Large Sized frame has white reflecting ring on each tire "GT" logo on frame is reflective has black bumpers on top cross-tube, taped with black electrical tape in 3 places

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 day
Incident Description: 
thief jumped over wrought iron fence & swiped bike while i went inside for just a few minutes. then left black gate door unlocked as he fled through the gate directly off of sidewalk. thief entered yard & took bike while i was inside for 15 minutes, came out to leave & it was gone. was there when i was in yard minutes before.

Felt F35X cyclocross bike

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
675 N St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm (I think)
Color: 
Grey and Black, w/ spot of brown spray paint right top tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt F35X. The bike is a cyclocross bike with cantilever brakes. I sprayed a brown spot of spray paint on the right side of the top tube. It was not too beat up, but had some heavy wear. Front wheel: zipp hub with plain silver rim and a gatorskin tire. Rear wheel: Ksyrium ES with the single red spoke and gatorskin tire. The left hood had a tear in it and had tape around the hood. The components were mixed with old 105 shifters and newer 105 rear deraileur. FSA cranks. sealed cable system.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was cable locked outside of the northwestern hospital in an alley with a row of other bikes. It was only locked with a cable/padlock (stupid! I know). It sat there all day and was gone when I returned.

Felt Cafe 24

Location

garage
2000 w ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16" (Sm)
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Two water bottle holders on handlebar.

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 was forced open. 2 bikes stolen - also lost a 54" dark blue bianchi iseo

Bianchi lseo

Location

garage
2000 w ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54", i think
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition except brake pads are smooshed against wheel- makes a slight noise when wheels are rotated. New brooks saddle. small air pump on frame. topeak mtx rack in rear.

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?: 
less than one day
Incident Description: 
garage door was forced ajar. two bikes taken at once. other is an orange felt cafe 24.

State Bicycle Samurai 2.0

Location

Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear, All-City crank set, black inner-tube covering the top frame

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?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
Gate wasn't locked. Someone saw the bike sitting outside. They went through the gate, got the bike and either ride off with it or walked away with it if they didn't know how to ride fixed gear.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Residence
4739 N. Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
1305194
Color: 
Red frame white seat, handlebars rims and wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was purchase Oct 19 2013 and had only a single owner. It was very well maintained and in excellent connection. It has never been involved in an accident.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from a gated courtyard condo building padlocked storage room and was inside a separate unit storage closet. The padlock was still on the storage room when we found the bike missing.

2014 Cannondale Quick 4

Location

My apartment's back porch
2435 N. Geneva Ter. #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large Frame
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New- scrape on the left handle bar, NAKED juice sticker on the right side body

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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: 
Theif knocked down the wooden pole that was supporting a staircase in the back porch and stole the bike

Schwinn Hybrid

Location

401 W. Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult Mens Approximately 56-58 cm
Color: 
Gold and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has an Antioch Cycles or Antioch Bikes badge on the frame. Rear fender is broken and was being held together with floss (wire that holds it to wheel has been removed). Has an Iberra Pak Rak on the rear.

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?: 
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?: 
up to 8 days
Incident Description: 
I discovered the bike missing on July 29th, 2014 at 8:00 am. It could have gone missing between 7/21 and 7/29.

Specialized vita sport women's bike 2011

Location

Corner of Armitage and Sawyer in Logan Square
Sawyer Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White with maroon decal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- handlebar tap looks worn and frayed from a cat playing with it, has a silver water bottle holder, has 2 separate reflector/light mounts (one in back and one in front) but no lights attached

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 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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign in front of residences and was gone along with lock in the morning with no sign of it.

Jamis Citizen 1

Location

3223 N. Wilton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Has white fenders, aluminum rear rack and a mirror on left handlebar.

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 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?: 
The bike was locked up from 6pm until it was stolen after 12:30 and before 5 am.
Incident Description: 
I believe the bike was stolen along with at least one other bike. The cables had to have been cut and it happened between 12.30 and 5 am. I located the perpetrator on Craigslist phone number : 8727013767 (texting only). Says he sold my bike.

Pashley Sonnet Bliss

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

Location

Wicker Park
Julian Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
17.5" frame
Color: 
Ivory frame with maroon mudguards
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in pretty condition however due to being kept outdoors, it has some rust on the handlebars.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on to the wooden fence from our storage area at the back of our apartment unit. The storage area can only be accessed through the locked garage doors or through the front gate which is also locked. Bike, along with its Kryptonite U-lock was nowhere to be found this morning. My bike's cover was neatly folded and tucked into my boyfriend's bike right next to it (how nice of them!)

Specialized Hardrock

Location

3303 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike, had new tires

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?: 
parked overnight
Incident Description: 
This bike plus my husband's were stolen from our garage last night.

Trek Gary Fisher

Location

3303 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike, had brand new baby seat attached.

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?: 
It was in my garage overnight
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into, this bike (husband's) plus mine were stolen.

Raleigh Venture

Location

Rehm Park
East Avenue
oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U9YN15226
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In perfect condition. Water bottle cage. No rear racks. rear bike light attached to seat post

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?: 
up to 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked at 7:45am near fire station on East Avenue at Blue line at racks in Oak Park. Gone at 5:30. Later learned of similar incident the week before to someone else's bike

Specialized Hardrock

Location

Wicker Park Tavern
North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Bright blue with white lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only two years old. Will have a Two Wheel Tango (Bicycle shop in Ann Arbor, MI where bike was purchased) sticker on the seat tube. It is a bright blue color with white lettering and white handle grips. Will also have a bike lock holster/clip on the seat tube.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack on the corner of North Ave. and Milwaukee at approximately 8pm. I went back to retrieve my bike at approximately 12:30am and found it missing. The lock was cut and left at the bike rack.

2014 Fuji Tahoe 29er 1.5

Location

Rt 59 Train Station, Aurora Side
975 Meridian Ln
aurora , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD334L0468J
Size: 
Large 23"
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, forté campus pedals, forté soft tail 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
First day taking new bike instead of my '95 MTB to the train station. Got home about 6pm and bike and lock was gone.

Trek 920

Location

4120 N. Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had extenders on the handlebars, space for a bike computer, a new kickstand that had just been put on and had been shortened. Also: a little dot on the front wheel for the bike computer.

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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone climbed up and broke out a window in our garage, climbed in, and took the bike out the garage's side door.

Leader

Location

Steve Quick Jewelers
Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52"-53" frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chips out of bottom bar frame from putting bike lock on, mr dave stickers around handlebars, 2 purple spokes on back wheel (rest are black). 28" tires with small tread. Black basket on front. Black brake, black BMX pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes

Cannondale

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armitage and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Fm35108
Size: 
Women's bike
Color: 
Black with white writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at the Clybourn Metra stop while I was work. I came back from work to see that the bike frame and rear wheel were missing while the front wheel was still locked to the bike rack.