Recent Reports

Giant Escape

Location

Apartment ground level parking
4827 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C92D6510
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - I purchased the bike on April 6 2013. Small dent on the G or the I letters of GIANT. My ULock is also attached to it.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
few days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence in our apartment parking (4827 N Sheridan Rd). Bike was last checked on at 12:00AM August 19th. I went to check on the bike at 5:00AM on August 20th and the bike along with the ULOCK was missing. The fence had been cut. I have my reciepts of purchase.

2013 Jamis Satellite Sport Femme 48cm Sea Foam Blue/Green

Location

Apartment Complex
833 W. Buena Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U133U12453
Size: 
Small Women's
Color: 
Blueish Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, I never rode it. Perfect condition. I put three stickers of R.Blume art on the frame of the bike. They are abstract drawings. There is a black water bottle holder on the frame. I added an Allen Skewer Set (Black) onto the bike.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I had a ABUS Bordo Ecoution 6000 Black Folding Lock 90cm around the bike front wheel and frame attached to a metal fence outside my apartment at 833 W Buena st. (Irving and Broadway area). Many other bikes were locked to the metal fence. I last saw the bike coming home at 12am on 8/20 and it was gone when I went out to ride it at 1130am on 8/20. The fence had been sawed or sliced in some way and the bike and lock were completely removed. No other bikes were stolen. I had stored the bike there for 3 days and purchased it a few days before that. It was never used and in perfect condition. The only distinguishing characteristics are three art stickers I placed on the bike when I bought it of R.Blume abstract art. The lock may be difficult for them to remove and they may sell the bike in parts.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Wicker Park
division and leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602110490H
Size: 
medium frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, only about four months of use. Has a bike rack that is connected to the seat rather than mounted on the wheel base. Lights attached on front and back. The lights are white plastic. Has a bottle holder, but no kick stand.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen before 10:00am on Sunday, but after Saturday afternoon. The bike was located inside my back porch which was enclosed.

KHS Urban Soul

Location

Dill Pickle Food Co-op
3039 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
D12503370
Size: 
medium
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, KHS Urban Soul, custom paint, stock pedals, seat & wheeks, rear facing bars

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Got distracted when I arrived at work and forgot to go back to lock my bike.

Schwinn High Plains (2004?)

Location

Barry Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No caps on the end of handle bar grips.

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Last seen at about 8 or 9pm the night before. Woke up to find bike missing.

Schwinn Traveller

Location

Damen, Near Wicker Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rear rack on the back, extra wide female saddle, Fat tire bell on the right 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes

scattante americano 1

Location

Tribune Tower
435 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed. Scratches on the bottom of the frame near the front wheel (from lifting it over a bike rack). Large colorful sticker on the front of the crossbar. drop handlebars with brown tape. Brown Origin8 brand saddle.

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?: 
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?: 
A maximum of 8 hours

Novara Metro

Location

Chicago Full Moon Jam
North Simonds Drive & Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
small frame (fits 5'1" rider)
Color: 
red & silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rear bike rack and black front & rear wheel splash guards, water bottle holder attached and u-lock still attached around the front vertical bar under the handlebars. Small tear in bike seat, number wheel on right gear shift is slightly torn and missing a small piece.

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?: 
roughly 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked inside a roped off area at the Chicago Full Moon Jam just south of Foster Ave by the lakefront. Bike flipped upside down, along with several other bikes, within the roped off area, right next to expensive performance gear. Gear not taken, just bike. Bike was in place at 10:15pm. Organizers began taking down rope barriers for area and bike was gone by 10:30. Another bike, parked right next to mine (black, thin frame) was left in place and not claimed by anyone by the time all organizers were ready to leave & park nearly empty. It's possible the owner of the black bike took mine by mistake, but also likely owner of black bike just forgot about it. Black bike i being held by event organizers.

2013 Kestrel RT-1000

Location

Parking Lot North side of Westgate
1111 Westgate St
Oak Park , 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

Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 month old Black/Whit/Red Kestrel RT-1000 all carbon, 59 cm size with Vuelta Team SL wheels, Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires, Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals, Specialized Avatar comp gel saddle, Tacx Tao water bottle cages

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?: 
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 to bike carrier in a crowded open air parking lot near end of Wright ride this Sunday. Left bike for approximately one hour, when I returned the bike lock cable was cut and bike was gone. I immediately filed a report with Oak Park police.

Trek 7.2

Location

6316 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTH100C0727G
Size: 
25"
Color: 
dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rack on the back for Co-Pilot Child seat (child seat on wife's bike stolen at the same time). Kryptonite gray U lock was attached. Swedish Covenant Hospital light was attached in the front.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen from the garage- garage door may or may not have been open. Neighbors saw garage open. found closed when we arrived. Neighbors saw 2 caucasion males with long blond pony tails ride off on them.

Raleigh

Location

Reza's Restaurant
W. Berwyn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
For a woman between 5' and 5'5
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches but other than that it is in good condition.

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 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?: 
5 days but I saw it there yesterday
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign next to Reza's restaurant. It was there for about a week, but I checked on it every day since I live across the street. I saw it there yesterday afternoon. The lock was cut and left at the scene with the helmet.

Trek 7000

Location

6316 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU202C0021H
Size: 
16''
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Summer wear and tear. Greasy chain. Broken L side gear dial. Black rack on the back- was holding Co-Pilot Child's seat with the name "Camrin" written in black on the back. Basket bracket installed on the front without the basket. Attached orange kryptonite lock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was stored in garage. Garage may or may not have been open. Bikes were stolen from the garage around noon. Neighbors saw 2 caucasion males with long blond pony tails. 2 bikes were stolen from the garage.

Raleigh Route 4.0 Men's

Location

Apartment
1045 W Barry Ave Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U133K09423
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Graphite/Dark Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to my back porch, which is in an enclosed locked area. Someone from the complex either cut the lock and stole it or someone climbed fence and took it. Bike was stolen without seat.

Jamis Ventura

Location

Chicago Health Foods
22 West Maple St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
orange, black and white.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
right handlebar slightly bent from an accident. tape on the handlebars slightly frayed. two water cages and a cat eye bike speedometer

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 houra
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up to a fence at work, went on my lunch break at three, walked outside and it was gone. Thief left the bicycle he was riding prior to stealing my bike unlocked and at the same location I had locked my bike.

trek 3700

Location

AP
3621W dIVERSEY
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu145cioi3c
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
red/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new bought in 2009

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1h
Incident Description: 
I was tanning at the lincoln beach my bike was probably stolen when i was swiming

Motobecane Vent Noir

Location

743 N. Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's 54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
not really, nothing added beyond the basic bike. Continental conti sport and continental conti road 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?: 
left at 8am, gone by 4:30pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage, strung up on ceiling rack not visible from alley. Theoretically garage door was locked, gate to backyard was locked, entry door to garage was locked. I saw "theoretically" because garage is shared with neighbors so it is possible they were negligent in locking up if they left later in the day.

Specialized Globe Work 1 Step-through

Location

601 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than 1 year old. All black, nearly no markings on it.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Neighbor in apartment complex possibly left large locking gate open, and someone walked past gate, down enclosed ally and under stairwell where bike was hidden.

Specialized Dolce

Location

HOME
2730 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 19, 2013 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
? for a woman 5ft.3.
Color: 
red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Was two years old. Had a few scratches but still in good condition. Had a black storage pouch in front and a small kripto lock attachment in the middle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into a residential garage and stole our FIVE BIKES including this one

Fuji Sanibel DX (2008)

Location

Division Blue Line
1200 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 19, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19" Frame
Color: 
Brown w/ Baby Blue Stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has brown Great Divide Brewery stickers on front and on frame with slogan "I believe." Has/had a large black basket on back with more Great Divide stickers and one large Sun Brew sticker.

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?: 
Under 8 hours, left when got on train for work. 6am-3pm or less
Incident Description: 
On August 19, 2013, I left my bike locked next to Blue Line Entrance on Division in front of CVS, west side of Ashland Ave. 1200 block. I left it a approximately 5:50am and returned to location with it missing at 3:00pm.

Trek 1.2

Location

Intermix
Wabash and Delaware
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu263c0188s
Size: 
Not sure exactly. I'm 6'0" though..
Color: 
Mostly white with some blue.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a year old, so still in great shape. I had a black Adamo seat on it. U lock rack on the middle pole. The right side of the handle bars had a bit of wear..there was a small piece sticking up.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
It was locked in a busy area in the Gold Coast, right in front of the Intermix store at Delaware and Wabash (the bike was on the West side of Wabash). The pic I'm attaching is just a generic pic I found online. My bike has a black seat and had a U-Lock rack on the vertical frame.