Recent Reports

Raleigh Detour (2009)

Location

Blue Moon Lofts parking garage
215 N. Aberdeen St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is bright blue with the brand "Raleigh" in white letters on the side of the body. Bike is tall with cushioned seat. There is an Abus brand chain lock wrapped around the shaft near the handlebars (lock was stored there when bike was at home), which is/was closed with a combination lock when the bike was taken.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
The bike was not locked as it was inside a secured and locked garage at the time it was taken. Bike was taken from secured garage (Condo building garage) some time between 5:00pm on Sunday, July 12 and 6:00pm on Monday, July 13. Bike is bright blue with the brand "Raleigh" in white letters on the side of the body. Bike is tall withcushioned seat. There is an Abus brand chain lock wrapped around the shaft near the handlebars (stored there when bike at home), which is/was closed with a combination lock when the bike was taken. Perpetrator likely walked out of the building through the garage exit which is on the 200 block of N. Carpenter, 60607 (back of the condo building).

Surly Steamroller

Location

Residence near Rockwell CTA station - Lincoln Square
4700 N Talman Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
will update with Serial No. ASAP
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black frame & forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in very good condition. * Black Surly Steamroller frame & fork THE PARTS I REALLY WANT BACK!!! * black Cetma rack * silver Velocity Deep V rims (front rim has very slight indentation/bend at the top of braking area) * silver Phil Wood track hubs * 17t Phil Wood cog * Phil Wood lockring * silver Nitto cro-mo riser bars (cut-down) wrapped with cloth tape * black Tektro level & long reach caliper (front) * black 42t Sugino Messenger chainring (130 bcd) * silver Truvativ Touro crank arms * silver Nitto stem (110m, I think; bolts slightly cross-threaded so faceplate a bit wonky) * black s-8 Cane Creek headset * silver seat post * black Selle Italia saddle with full anatomic split through back of saddle (unsure of model). Narrow & very worn, with slight tilt on one side, carbon-ish looking bits & small rip in leather near u-shaped area where anatomic split ends near the saddle nose * Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy 28c gumwall-tires (logo is rhino head). front tire's rubber is pretty chewed in a strip around rim from brake pad rubbing & going unnoticed during a ride--can see reddish-orange casing

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in basement with numerous others. Back, outer door of two-family dwelling (access to basement steps once in) possibly left unlocked (?) as no sign of forced entry at door. Unsure of time, though most likely in early AM hours of 07/22. No other bikes removed from basement. Hit & run. Most valuable bike id'ed? Bike was not visible through basement windows, so thinking it was potentially neighborhood deviants or consistent passers by who'd seen me leaving/coming home with bike as I rode it daily to work in the Loop. I know, what a dummy for forgetting to lock it. Totally bummed. Thanks for reading & keeping an eye open. Peace.

LeMond Tourmalet

Location

My House
1133 W Drummond Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - Blue and black tape on handlebars and small light on the front - Foot cages on right pedal, but broken off on left pedal

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 days
Incident Description: 
I just moved in to a place on Drummond Pl in Lincoln Park and I had my bike on my second floor, street-facing balcony unlocked. I know if was there Sunday night and when I went to ride it Tuesday morning it was gone. There is a ledge below my balcony that someone must have jumped up on and climbed onto my porch to take the bike sometime between Sunday night, July 29th and Tuesday morning, July 21st.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Home
4606 N Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU025C6358K
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
MATTE BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New has a shelf on the back.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
Arrived back from breakfast to find the bike was no longer there.

Specialized 2014 Women's Vita Elite Road Bike

Location

3800 North Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, used a couple times

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
11 Hours

1990 Trek Composite 8900 Pro

Location

Loyola CTA Station
1200 West Loyola Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Don't have it
Size: 
Average
Color: 
Green at the front, Black in the middle, Neon at the back
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two red rear reflectors

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Locked and left the bike on the second tier rack at the Loyola CTA stop when it began raining heavily around 3 PM. Came back around the same time the following day and it was gone with no sign of it or the lock.

Versa, Electra

Location

1901 W Erie St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ELW2D10392
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Neon Orange / Neon Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, Electra - Neon Orange/ Neon Blue, Curved Frame Upright handlebars Stolen 7-21 6pm from garage

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not Locked
Incident Description: 
Bike Stolen from unlocked garage in West Town

2014 Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

Apartment
1316 N Wicker Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tan leather bar tape, fenders, fizik saddle

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken out of our garage along with a silver jamis hybrid

Fuji Absolute 2.3

Location

55 w wacker drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Swbd009L0236k
Size: 
700CC
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, nothing distinguishing about it

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked infront of work place and then missing at lunch time. No lock left behind

fairdale chrome model

Location

215 N. Aberdeen St. 312A
1760 Wadsworth Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
na
Size: 
bike fitting a 5' 10" male
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Red pedals. coaster handle bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours

Nishiki (vintage)

Location

Oak Park Green Line
106 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
from the 90s, upgraded 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?: 
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked near Oak Park Green Line Station

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Home
1121 W Washburne Ave Unit 301
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU053C1213G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Metallic Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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 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?: 
24hrs

RECOVERED - Trek 2300

Location

Dept of Family & Support Services North Area Service Center
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 24500T
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Has mix of ultegra and durace components.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked in front of 845 W. Wilson in Uptown. When I came out it was gone, not even the lock remained. On 6-16-16, the CSBR received the following email from the (former) victim: Thank you! Because of help from Find Stolen Bikes! I recovered my Trek 2300, stolen in Uptown 10 months ago. The short version: someone posted my bike for sale on Facebook, gave a serial number, and several individuals reached out to let me know. I contacted police (not expecting much help); however, a detective got back to me the same day, contacted the seller, and retrieved the bike. They weren't able to get much info about who may have initially stolen it, but I got my bike back and am grateful.

Marin 29er Muirwoods

Location

Armitage & Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue handlebar grips and blue rimmed wheels. BUY ME BRUNCH sticker on side

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 metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
left bike over night, found cut lock in morning

Don't know

Location

East Ukranian Village
Chicago Ave & Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Men's Medium
Color: 
Medium Blue with argyle pattern
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape. A couple of years old. Had kryptonite lock on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I had two bikes, the other was a matte black Giant hybrid, adult small. Bikes were in the garage overnight. I went out this morning for 2 hours and when I came home, my garage door was wide open (the light on the opener was on, so it had been opened very recently) both of my bikes were stolen. I'm the only one home with a remote, so I'm not sure how the door was opened.

Giant Escape 3

Location

East Ukranian Village
Wood St. and Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's Small
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was less than one year old--still in good shape. Had a kryptonite series 2 lock mounted vertically on the frame.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I have two bikes, the other is an blue fixi with an argyle pattern on it. Bikes were in the garage overnight. I went out this morning for 2 hours and when I came home, my garage door was wide open (the light on the opener was on, so it had been opened very recently) both of my bikes were stolen. I'm the only one home with a remote, so I'm not sure how the door was opened.

2014 Trek Crossrip Comp

Location

Lincoln Square apartment
4605 N. Campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with white lettering and green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition bike. Sticker from Village Cycle Center at base of center seat tube near the crank. Gatorskin tires.

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?: 
1 month but frequently used during this time
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a storage room in my building locked to itself and to my red 2011 Cannondale CAAD8. Both bikes were taken. The door to the storage room is locked and not broken. It's possible someone with key access took them. The building management has been notified.

2011 Cannondale CAAD8

Location

Lincoln Square apartment
4605 N. Campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is well used with significant scuffs on both gear levers, well worn white seat and Bontrager tires.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
1 month but frequently used during this time
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked storage room in my building and locked to another bike of mine (2014 black Trek Crossrip Comp) with cables and u-lock. Someone took both bikes. The door is not broken which suggests the possibility the culprit may be someone in the building with access to the room.

Giant Defy^5 MD Black/White

Location

Streeterville
N McClurg
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C3AV1060
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Just bought it a week ago.

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 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?: 
Bike locked on the street.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal pole out the residential building. Lock was left unopened and not damaged. my guess is they somehow managed to open the frame and take the lock out. It should have been caught on camera. There is a camera right above the spot where the bike was parked.

Roadmaster, 10-speed

Location

Streeterville
McClurg Court
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-old bike, maybe about 30 yrs old -it's blue with yellow on the body -it has drop "ergo" handle bars -it has a soft cushion seat cover

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?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on a bike rack on McClurg Ct. in Streeterville. I am a dog walker and park it there everyday in the same place and in the same way as I walk dogs. I walked a dog on E. North Water Street for an hour between 4:00 and 5:00. I walked past it during my dog walk and it was there and totally intact but when I left the dog's home to ride it, it was gone.