Recent Reports

Spalding

Location

Broadview Dormitories
Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with silver fenders on both wheels and a flat rack on the back with a bungee cord

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?: 
5 days, 4 nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked infront of a dormitory along with many other bikes. Only this bike was stolen.

Marin Larkspur

Location

Head Start School
2500 N Sawyer Ave 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c528hsm622
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is basically new, has brass bell, water bottle cage, special nuts on wheels to make them very very difficult to remove. possibly has light blue soft light on front.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 - 2 days.
Incident Description: 
Left this downstairs from my apartment, have done many times, this time bicycle is gone, U-Lock and all! Brand new and will give 70$ reward for its return.

Giant - Unknown Model

Location

Rear of Home
1058 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 year old bicycle with significant wear. Hybrid with a burgundy color. Brand new rear tire. Little reflective stickers on frame and spokes.

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?: 
less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken between midnight at 5:30 AM

2005 Bianchi Eros Donna

Location

Millenium Park entrance bike rack
Washington St & Michigan 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, June 21, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
44 cm (xs)
Color: 
Pale Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pale blue XS frame Bianchi women's road bike in excellent condition

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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
My guess is that some piece of sh*t stole my bike by either cutting my cable lock or using a magical key to open and remove my lock. In any case, my beautiful bike, lock, helmet and faith in humanity are missing. Hopefully karma will be swift for this a**hole.

Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

Condo Building Garage
711 W. Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 11:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
For adult male of 6'
Color: 
Red/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a 3600 N Lake Shore Drive Association sticker on it with a number. Otherwise, it was in new condition and probably only was used 30 times on five mile rides.

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?: 
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?: 
Was locked for a few weeks - verified it was there one day prior
Incident Description: 
Both my Fiance's bike and my Gary Fisher were stolen out of a secured garage in my condo building. Both were secured through the frame and front wheel to a wall bike rack.

Montague Hummer

Location

Home garage
5417 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Yellow paint on front logo worn off by cables. Trek odometer

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?: 
The bike is stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
The garage faces the alley. I was unloading stuff from the car and left the garage door open for 30 minutes. I closed the garage from the house by remote. The bicycle was stored in front of the parked car. I discovered it was missing the next day and filed a police report. Earlier in the day a group of young men not from the neighborhood was walking through the alley.

Trek 820

Location

outside Leo Burnette Building
35 W Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu051cs55a
Size: 
18 M
Color: 
Orange and Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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?: 
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?: 
Under five hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked at around 9am down-town to a metal fence due to the bike-racks being full of other bikes. Came outside for lunch around 2pm to find the bike missing. Many other bikes were still locked to the fence and other bike-racks. Due to the high traffic of the area and the fact that as far as I know few if no other bikes were stolen I suspect that the thieves use "hit and run" tactics stealing bikes with bolt cutters and a truck. Bike may be found at used bike dealers.

Terry

Location

1515 N. Wells
Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Medium Silverr
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. Upright handlebars. Black floral design.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the hall of a secure condo building.

Trek 7200 WSD

Location

in front of Cupcakes bakery
613 W Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 6:57pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV192c333913
Size: 
16 in frame
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, Women's design, no seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
One night the bike was there, the next morning it was gone. 3 other bikes on the same street were stolen at the exact same time. (All of the locks were left in tact at the scene.)

Women's Shwinn Skyliner

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Gold and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on a bike rack in front of the entrance of Navy Pier along with a very distinguishable green mountain bike -- Diamondback Response.

Diamondback Response

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
05L0082744
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Stolen without the original 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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on the bike rack in front of the entrance of Navy Pier.

Schwinn Caliente men's

Location

Hazel and Montrose
Montrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue handle bar wraps, large gel seat

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a metal fence in front of apt complex. There were 3 slits cut into the U lock, but it was still locked up when I arrived. Im not sure how this enable them to get the bike, but friends have had bikes stolen from this area, so it must be a professional.

Schwinn Women's Cruiser SS

Location

Outside residential building near navy pier
474 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
17"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White beach cruiser. White basket in front.

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike outside my apartment building at around 6pm. Walked outside at 8am and bike was missing.

Giant Sedona

Location

Corner of St. Clair and Erie,right outside Northwestern Hospital
676 N St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 6:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Sedona, black with yellow lettering. Older model.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked outside Northwestern Memorial Hospital, on the NE corner of St. Clair and Erie at 7:15 this morning. When I got off work, I came out to find it missing, at roughly 8:30 tonight.

Gary Fisher Utopia

Location

clark and diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 2, 2008 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU252S00943
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition, small scratch on top right handle bar

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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Cable was cut and both the lock and bike were missing

Trek 4300 Mountain Bike

Location

In my garage!!
3237 North Clifton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small/15-16 inches
Color: 
Red/Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Smaller bike for 5'5" rider, with U-lock and seat post bag. In great condition even though it's an early 2000-2001 model.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was inside my garage all night/day while I was at work. Garage personal entry door was forced in, breaking frame.
Incident Description: 
I rode into work Tuesday, June 10 and parked the bike, locked to itself through the front tire and the frame, around 5:15pm. I did not ride in Wednesday, but verified in person that the garage was secure. Thursday evening I went into the garage and discovered that the personal entry door had been forced open (the knob was locked as well as the deadbolt when I left for work). My boyfriend's truck was still in the garage, untouched. The garage door had been left open and the bike was gone.

2007 Trek 7000 Women's Bike

Location

Monroe and Wells
Monroe & Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU262C1362B
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
silver and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike rack in the back and silver cup holder. The bike is only a year old and looks new.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between noon and 3pm on June 12 off the corner of monroe and wells on the first bike rack in front of a parking garage. I parked the bike in the same spot for the last few days. I saw the bike at lunchtime and it was gone at 3pm.

Motobecane Mirage Sport

Location

My Friend Kyle's House
Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Small missing paint spot on right side top bar. Cable to front derailer cut off after the nut.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike to a fence and went into a friends apartment. When I came back out the bike and lock were gone.

unsure

Location

In Buena Park/Uptown
4145 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
woman's bike
Color: 
red/maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old bike. Has a big metal basket on the front. The lock was a U lock that I think was a Master lock. The lock is yellow and the U is black. It had a little metal "seat" coming off the back for carrying things.

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?: 
The bike was usually locked in our inner covered walkway but this time it wasn't. It had been there for about 4 days unlocked.
Incident Description: 
Didn't see who took my bike but I know that it had to either be someone in my building or the people who are in the lot behind our place. Please call if you saw anything.

2008 Trek Madone 5.5

Location

apartment
4046 N. Wolcott #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU003T122D
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Trek Madone 5.5 with SRAM Force grouppo. Powertap rear wheel and yellow stem-mounted computer. Red stars on top-tube as well as "World Bicycle Relief" on top-tube.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from inside an apartment. The thief took only change and the bike. The bike is carbon fiber, very light and clearly not a commuter bike. This is Trek's top of the line racing bike and looks it. The rear wheel is a PowerTap and has a unique looking hub. There is also a yellow computer attached to the stem. There are star decals on the top-tube and a "World Bicycle Relief" decal as well.