Recent Reports

Ridley X-Bow

Location

Chicago Board of Trade (Van Buren Side)
140 W Van Buren
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 10, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
10MRD4139239
Size: 
41 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Brand New 2011 Ridley X-Bow CycloCross bike. It has Sram components (Rival shifters and Apex Chain ring). It is mostly white, with red and black accents and Silver Bar tape. It is BRAND NEW! Its pretty small for a 'cross bike. It was cut from a bike rack at the Chicago Board of Trade.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike was locked through the frame to the rack with a cable attaching the wheels. It was there for an 9 hour work day.
Incident Description: 
I am so sad. :( It was so brand new it wasn't even paid for all the way yet.

Bianchi Volpe 2008

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

Location

6651 N Ashland, my back porch
6641 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 5:52pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Gold with black stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike rack, fenders, right handle bar cap missing.

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?: 
a couple hours, we just got back from camping and were unloading our things
Incident Description: 
came to my back door to see if roommate needed help coming in...saw bike missing, looked down below, hispanic male in 20's red sweatshirt, backpack riding off with my bike. down the alley between ashland and bosworth just north of albion. ran to get my phone and then down after him, called 911, went back in house to get car keys and follow but...lost im. bummer. i loved that bike. i am stunned. (i do usually lock it up! what an idiot i was today!)

Roadmaster

Location

Cortland St. near Thatcher & North Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
410243S020
Size: 
Women's Standard Size
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old, but in excellent condition. Has a small black zippered bag hanging under the seat, which is a cusioned comfort seat. Also has a River Forest bicycle license decal - License #7065 on the lower bar.

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?: 
Bike was not locked, but was inside our garage, with both overhead door and side door closed.
Incident Description: 
Neighbors saw an individual (possibly a woman) enter our backyard through an unlocked gate (which will never be left unlocked again!) Description was of a heavy-set person, average height, wearing a grey sweatshirt and having short, dark, curly hair in a "mullet" style haircut.

TREK 7.2 Fx

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo, Judy Keller Education Center Auditorium
Cannon Dirve entrance to Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUO481BTK
Size: 
Frame size 17.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition. Had a small red pack on the seat post.

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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
We (6 adults and 3 children) went into Lincoln Park Zoo at the Cannon St. entrance about 11 AM. Locked 6 bikes altogether. When we came back at 2:30 this Trek bike was gone along with a Cannondale bike belonging to my son who is filing a separate report. The other four bikes were not taken.

Merida

Location

In front of Anshe Sholom Synaguge in Lakeview
540 West Melrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 10, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48?
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in nearly new condition. It's only 6 months old, and a brand that you cannot find generally in the USA.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
between 6 and 24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up with a U-lock in front of 540 West Melrose this weekend, and it's a red "Merida" brand road bike. There won't be too many like this in Chicago. The lock is gone, the bike is gone, and the post where it was locked is unharmed. Someone probably made off with it in the middle of the night.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

828 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56?
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, bright red paint w/white & yellow logo. Pista-style track handlebars w/black tape. Flip-flop rear wheel, white rim front wheel. Front brake only. Silver water bottle holder.

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?: 
USA
Incident Description: 
While out of town this weekend, it appears that someone picked the lock to the front of my condo building, entered the hallway where the bike was located and left with the bike thereafter. No neighbors can recall seeing the bike over the weekend and the last I saw the bike was Thursday night around 11pm.

Felt Curbside 2008

Location

DePaul Campus
Corner of Sheffield and Montana
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 8:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Fits a 5'6/5'7 person. Small
Color: 
Apple Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Photo isn't exactly as it looks now. But it's still a super distinctive bike. The frame is angular, not circular and it's a neon green color. It has orange handle bars (straight bar), black pedals, black saddle (has lights on the back of the saddle, battery operated), gold chain, no back brake, front brake, gold DT Champion Weinmeann DP18 form 32 mm with Velox rim strip wheels, and a flip flop hub. It's only a year and a half old so it doesn't have any major scratches, but a few minor ones, nothing noticeable though.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Sometime during the night, someone cut through my Kryptonite lock and stole my bike. I had another smaller u-lock attached to the back wheel and frame, but that was nowhere to be found so, they had to have put it in a car (most likely) or carried it away.

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano 105 (2008)

Location

garage facing alley
2335 N. Bosworth Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
DI2348303C
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Scratches on the saddle and on the top bar. No reflectors. Mount for a cycling computer on handlebar. Handlebars are white but heavily smudged with grease & lube. Two water bottle mounts; one original; one added on. Clipless pedals. Chain-ring sometimes slips chain on shift -- hence the smudged 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In garage, since 6 Sep, 9 pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was on rack in a shared garage facing an alley. Workmen were in and out of garage on another unit, and must have left garage unattended, however briefly. Only the Bianchi was stolen. A low-end Trek next to it; a kid's Schwinn, and an adult tricycle w/basket were not taken. Nor was anything else (pump, etc.). No forced entry into garage. Could have happened any time between when I left the garage on Tuesday, 7 Sep. and when I checked the garage this afternoon.

Found! Fixie/single speed.

Location

Humboldt Park
Division and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 10, 2010 - 12:43pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Generic hipster whip. No decals, generic parts but a solid ride. Contact me with distinguishing features such as the brand of saddle, color of grips and the pedal set up to show me it's yours and you can have it back. [email protected]

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Got it off of a scrapper who seemed like he genuinely found it (not surprising with stories of drunks not knowing where they left their bike). Tell me some distinguishing features such as the brand of saddle, color of grips and the pedal set up to show me it's yours and you can have it back.

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) .