Recent Reports

Windsor Knight

Location

6954 N. Greenview Avenue, rear gated parking lot
6954 N. Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 5:56pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~53
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike with Profile Design T2 clip on Aero bars. One of the aero bars is scratched and missing the cap. The bike also has a computer installed. Underneath the saddle was a little bike sack full of tools. It was the 2010 version of this bike http://bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/knight_x.htm with the ultegra components and vuelta tires. There were also some scratches on the handlebar brakes and there was also a plastic bottle holder installed.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to my girlfriend's bike in the parking lot of our apartment underneath a shaded area next to the fence. I left for a few days and when I came back the bike lock was cut and my bike was stolen. The thief left my girlfriend's bike and the broken lock which seemed to have been cut with cable cutters. Whoever stole the bike either had access to the garage door or climbed the fence, cut the lock and jumped back over the fence with the bike.

Schwinn Continental

Location

Gold Coast
Dearborn and Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 6:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24
Color: 
Teal Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has fixed gears, white handle bar tape, and Paint splashes on the seat, newer bike pedals

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
between 2 to 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was missing after an overnight stay at the post

2004 Trek Navigator 50

Location

My Residence
2563 W. Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SCA3C1489
Size: 
Mens 14.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- few minor scrapes Wheels are not original. Front wheel originally was a quick release had to be replaced with regular wheel. Seat has one small cut mark near center.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the locked basement of my apartment building. I had two locks through the wheels and frame attached to some pipes on the wall, (newer u-lock w/flat key) but someone was able to get in and take the pipes apart and remove my bike.

Masi, single speed, commuter

Location

Crisp chicken
2940 n broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
curved handlebars with black foam tape, tap has been torn on the left handlebar, the logo is written across the angled bar and has the italian flag colors around the logo, it has some small details on the front wheel legs, it has a masi leather seat (black and white with the masi logo on it), shimano brakes, has a black rack (maybe still with a crate bungied on)

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one night
Incident Description: 
Left my bike locked outside of crisp, went to a concert, when I went back the next morning the bike was gone.

RVB Four Star Commuter Bike

Location

Apartment basement storage unit (basement has locked door)
5070 n. ravenswood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 2:07pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U90200294
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Near new. Four Star chicago flag logo on frame, along with Roscoe Village Bikes logo. Black fenders.

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?: 
Basement door was locked, but bike was not locked inside the basement storage unit
Incident Description: 
Looks like the bike above, but without the back bike rack. Earlier that night, a suspicious person was found on the roof of our neighbors building, and the police were called. About a half an hour later, went out to the back porch and a teenage kid, maybe 13, was standing in the backyard. When confronted, he left. We don't know if the bike was stolen then or the next morning, when our dog ran out our open backyard gate barking at something. We found him two houses down, barking in the direction of an abandoned house. Don't know if people are in that house - maybe squatters?

Dawes road bike, fix gear, silver, cropped handlebars, black grip tape

Location

Uk village, in front of tomato tattoo
Chicago/ damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 12:23pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N-a
Size: 
Mens large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, left front brake only, Dawes logo on frame w Canadian flag sticker

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?: 
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?: 
10 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen w keys

schwinn

Location

in front of uic college of art and design building
420 s peoria
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 10:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
big
Color: 
dark red/brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
I had parked my bike there around 8 o'clock on Tueasday and when I came back on Wednesday morning it was still there. I checked after 6 hours around 3 o'olock of same day it was not there.

1998 Trek 930

Location

Bike Racks near Cuyler Ave and Sheridan rd
Cuyler Ave and Sheridan rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU1223337
Size: 
18'
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a pack attached to the seat, a serpentine chain, all black with red Trek logos. There was a computer attached to the handlebars for speed/distance measurements.

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 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?: 
Overnight from 2am to noon
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked overnight at a bike rack and was missing in the morning

1996 GT Zaskar

Location

Milwaukee Ave at Central Park 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

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 7:44pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18
Color: 
Bare aluminum polished (chrome like)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1996 GT ZASKAR with Black Manitou Skareb suspension fork, Truvativ XR stem and handlebars. All Shimano XT equipment, Gt gold anodized rims with red anodized GT hubs, panaracer 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was hanging on a locked back porch. No signs of forced entry on the door.
Incident Description: 
The bike has been stolen from the back porch, along with another one, a beige Kona Muni-Mula, so there must have been two thieves... Strangely there is no damage to the door or windows. If you see it for sale, please contact me asap.

2010 Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Condo building in West Loop
659 W. Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19" frame, 700c wheels
Color: 
Black/Greyish Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My specialized crosstrail was in good condition. There are some scratches here and there on the frame but I would rather the overall condition a 8/10. The bike was previously registered in Honolulu. There is a yellow and red registration sticker on the center post of the bike.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24hrs
Incident Description: 
I came back from a ride around 10pm last night (July 9th) and locked my bike to a metal fence in front of my building at 659 W. Randolph. When I went out the next evening around 6pm to go on a ride it was gone. My roommate said he saw the bike at 6:30am when he left for work. It must have been stolen between 6:30am-6pm on July 10, 2012. I appreciate any help that you guys may be able to provide.

Specialized Vita

Location

CTA Southport Brown Line station
3411 N Southport Ave (at Roscoe St)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver and Lilac, RARE.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like brand new. It had a white LED light attached to the handlebars and the pedals had straps attached. Silver with purple markings

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen right in front of the CTA Southport brown line station. There are cameras everywhere, and the scene of the crime is directly in line with the cameras, but CTA won't allow me to view the cameras. Thanks Chicago. Please contact me if you see anyone with a silver and lilac Specialized Vita. It would mean the world to me. Thanks.

Trek SOHO S White

Location

Alta K,
365 North Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 1:12pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038C2074E
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average condition, had masking tape around middle tube to protect from lock mounting, front and rear mud-guards, gold/flower bell, blue/white sticker on handle bar with blue/white circular sticker (TS XXXX). Fibrelight Long LED rear light on left hand side.

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 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 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from in front of Alta K, as no lock found, assume cable was cut. White guy seen on video riding bike into building car garage at about 6:30PM in day light.

Red Arrowspeed Univega, Red Handlebar tape, Silver Bike Seat Post, COASTER BRAKE, Male Frame, 27 in, Working Bikes Sticker.

Location

Millenium Station
Michigan Avenue at Randolph Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 12:27am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27 inc
Color: 
Red frame, w/ silver bike seat post, black seat, red handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"RED male frame (some slight chipping), 27 in, RED Handlebar tape foamy type (ignore the black handlebar tape pictured), with Silver Bike seat post that descended all the way down. No back bike rack (ignore the rack in the photo). Had a rainbow UniVega logo on it beneath seat area. UNIQUE COASTER BRAKE SETUP: New back wheel coast brake! No caliper brakes or any other kind of brake on the bike. No wires anywhere (ignore the photos that include wires, notice no wires on the photo with me). Wheels: Newer wheels, front wheel has reflective circle on both sides and you can see it shining in the photo with me riding it. Stickers: Black "Working Bikes" sticker on lower portion of bike seat post. Add-Ons that may be gone: I had a bell that said "I <3 My Bike," also had a rear blinker like beneath seat post. Let's find this bike!"

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?: 
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?: 
30 hours
Incident Description: 
The thief used a piece of paper, shaped it into a harder Bic pen cap like sized shape and picked my longer size u lock, pryed apart one end and took my bike. I am going to get it back.

Giant Iguana (Yellow/Silver)

Location

Gold Coast
Chestnut Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 7:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult/Large
Color: 
Yellow/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is dinged up from chains/locks

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked in front of my building overnight. It was gone, along with all traces of the lock, in the morning.

Giant TCR 2R

Location

849 W Cornelia Ave apt 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Giant road bike. Good condition. Black tape on the handlebars, 2 drink holders. Probably has some blood on it and the bike lock around the frame.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Came home from work, my porch had a rung smashed and my bike, which was attached to the porch, was gone. There is some blood around where the bike was stolen from. Happened late sunday night or early monday morning. It was locked to the porch with a newer U lock w/flat key. It's a bright yellow bike. Black U lock attached to frame now I think. May have some blood on the bike because the thief bled on my porch.

Downtube 8fs orange

Location

Inside Apartment Complex
837 Wolfram
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

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 12:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20 Inch Wheels
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange with shocks in the back and by the front tire.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About one week
Incident Description: 
Have not completed the police report yet, but was locked to a wooden staircase. The stairwas was broken and the ulock still attached to the bike.

Trek 3700 Mountain bike

Location

From the Bike racks just next Illinois Eye And Ear infirmary
Taylor Street 1855
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16 inches
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in a new condition bike.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike at 640am to the bike racks right next to Illinois Eye and Ear infirmary building by Taylor Street at the medical district. When I came back around 2 30 pm I saw my bike was not there.

2007 Gary Fisher Hybrid

Location

APARTMENT
1422 N. TALMAN APT. 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU065C2259B
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
GREAT CONDITION ALL BLACK. THERE IS TORN TAPE ON THE TOP FRAME WHERE A TICKET WAS STUCK TO IT. THE SEAT IS CUSHIONED.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was placed on 2nd floor deck. There is no viewing point from downstairs alleyway. Bike was unlocked for the day. Came back late last night around 1am. Bike was still there. Heard some commotion outside around 3am but figured it was the neighbors. The only one who could see that my bike was unlocked is the 3rd floor neighbor. Suspect number one.

Trek 1000

Location

Sidewalk outside residential building
1347 W Chase
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 6, 2012 - 4:27pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
women's small bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Trek 1000 with blue drop handlebars. Decorated with stickers: SAIC alumni sticker, crying red devil sticker, turquoise and white bumper sticker. There is also a sticker from Village Cycle.

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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approximately 3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a metal fence outside of an apartment building. The fence was not damaged when I came out of the building three hours after locking up my bike.

Purple Kona "JAKE THE SNAKE"

Location

Sunny Nails
1310 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 1, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Purple with green decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- 2002 purple cyclocross bicycle - Large neon green "KONA" and "JAKE THE SNAKE" decals. - Grey duct tape on right side of handle bar before brake housing. - Black/yellow saddle - Black handle bar tape

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 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?: 
Overnight (6-8 hours?)
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike around 9:30 and it was gone along with the lock in the morning.