Recent Reports

Bridgestone Road Bike

Location

Iowa & Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
3 1/2' Tall
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A dark purple Bridgestone road bike. There is a sticker on the cross bar, which references a bike shop in St. Augustine Florida. It is older with a few scratches. It has black flat handle bars. It has a metal basket on the front. The bottom of the basket is made of wood. Please help me!!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2 Weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was in my garage. Both entrances to the garage are locked. When I returned to my garage the bike was gone.

2012 Trek 8.3 DS hybrid

Location

NAVY PIER MAIN ENTRANCE BIKE RACK
GRAND AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 10:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328C3015H
Size: 
15"
Color: 
WHITE/BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. CATEYE WIRELESS COMPUTER

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?: 
45 MINUTES
Incident Description: 
Two bikes stolen together from Navy Pier across from the main entrance. Security allowed me to view the security tapes along with CPD. In plain site, white male sitting in the grass watched me lock the bikes up and a while female walked up cut the lock and walked around for about 10 minutes. The white male stood up and walked off with one bike, while the white female immediately followed. All caught on tape. Looks to be a regular operation. I will be returning to the area on and off over the next few weeks and watch to see if this happens again. I just bought the two bikes 2 weeks ago.

KHS Flite 220

Location

59th Street Station (Metra)
1510 E. 59th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V10Y00053
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Approx. 4 months old, looks very new, has hybrid pedals (one side normal, one side to be used with clip-in bike shoes). Has a slot on the frame to hold a U-Lock. Blue water-bottle.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked securely (new U-Lock) to a bike rack under the Metra tracks at the 59th street station on Friday 8/3/12, around 7:30pm. Two days later, on Sunday 8/5/12 at 6:30pm, the bike, along with the U-Lock, is gone. There are a few scratches on the bike rack, but I'm not sure if that's relevant.

Raleigh Technium

Location

In front of my friends' house
1350 Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is from the 70's but has minor wear and tear scratches on it. It has a mustache sticker on it right above the Raleigh badge on the front. there were also Shimano SPD pedals on it, and a black Brooks saddle.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a parking sign post, and only discovered when I came back that the sign was only stuck in a hole in the ground, no cement or other mounting. I assume the pole was slipped though the lock and then put back where it was. In short, I got duped.

Active Country - either a 5 speed or 7 speed (I don't really remember)

Location

Locked garage
2147 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
For someone tall
Color: 
Mediume Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Boy's bike with horizontal bar (because they don't make girl's bikes tall enough). Fixture for a black basket is on front of bike - but I removed the basket. Fixture for a bicycle pump is under the boy bar, but pump itself is long gone.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
This is permanent parking spot for bike
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked garage where it was hanging on wall. Although it was locked, it was a flimsy lock and only locked to itself.

Urago

Location

back porch, Wicker Park
Paulina and Julian
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a 70's Urago road frame converted to a Fixed gear. It has a white powder coat, Honey Brooks Swift Saddle, the bullhorn handlebar tape is torn up and has black electrical tape holding it together. PHOTO IS OLDER AND WILL BE UPDATED: note that there are now bullhorns, full fenders and a Brooks Swift saddle. reward if found.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
Someone walked up into our back porch which is not visible from the alleyway and stole the bike. There was another bike there which was not taken.

Giant Escape 2 XL

Location

North Avenue Beach
1603 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C51g2385
Size: 
XL frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 months old. Great condition. Silver end bars installed. iPod holding case on the handlebars.

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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
First time riding bikes in the city, told my girlfriend on the ride I need to go buy U locks later in the afternoon. We rode to North Ave Beach and tied bikes up at a heavily used bike rack and highly populated area. We both had a cable lock so I put one through our front tires and around the rack and the other through the frames and the rack. We walked 50 yards away and laid on the beach for an hour and a half. Came back and the remains of one of the bike locks was there. Pissed...

Focus Mares

Location

University of Chicago Medical Center, Brain Research Entrance
5812 South Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 27, 2012 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
sadly, i don't know it.
Size: 
26", 56 frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in very good condition. Basically looks just like the stock photo.

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?: 
13 hours: parked at 0700, discovered theft at 2000.
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked at the Brain research entrance of the University of Chicago Medical Center, with a master lock chain lock going through the front tire and connected to the seat. The lock must have been cut, and the bike was stolen from that location between when I parked it there at 0700 and when I came out to go home at around 8pm. It basically was a stock bike... no other upgrades or distinguishing features. Can't find where I wrote down the serial number. There aren't many bikes like this one...

Sportif LTD Japanese Touring Bike

Location

Waveland and Clark
Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 8:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Not sure
Size: 
55 cm 22"
Color: 
Tan/gold/brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Japanese made Sportiff Touring bike with bar end shifters. Frame was crashed so it has distinguishing marks by the headset. It has ripped front of the seat, black bar tape.

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?: 
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?: 
less than a minute
Incident Description: 
A girl supposedly named "WHitney" came to look at the bike. Then she just hopped on it and yelled that it was her bike and took off. If you ever get an e-mail from [email protected] know she's a bike thief!!!!!!!!!!!

Specialized

Location

Apartment/ across from a huge mount carmel Church
715 w belmont ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
26''
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. its the 90's hard rock model, Fades from black to forest green. Woman's bike

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole outside our apartment, we lock it up regularly outside. We just came upstairs one day for a few hours and came down and the bike was missing. I really hate thieves, but i guess I learned to never lock it up outside again.

Specialized Sirrus Comp

Location

Outside the lakeview YMCA on Marshfield Ave
3333 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
mens frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
spedometer on handlebars, pedals for clipping in, relatively new, good condition

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up when I was at work, after work I went outside and found the lock cut, the bike gone. If you have any information, please let me know and thanks in advance.

Giant Women's FCR3

Location

my garage
Ohio & Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GU600089
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition. It had a couple of scratches on the frame, including one on the handlebars. It had an attached water bottle holder and rear reflector plus a small bag attached to the back.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
An hour to an hour and a half
Incident Description: 
I accidentally left my garage door open for about an hour and a half. Either someone has been watching and knows where I keep my bike or just happened upon it and snatched it from the garage and took off quickly.

2004 Giant Sedona 14L

Location

Dimensions apts storage room
739 w Irving park road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 25, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Cam g351602
Size: 
14L
Color: 
Green silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition double saddlebag on rear of bike

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Went to retrieve bike from bike storage room in apartment building I live in and it was gone.

Jamis Citizen 3.0

Location

Wicker park, Schiller and Hoyne
1325 hoyne ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 10:07pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
V64k44967
Size: 
20.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, silver large men's bike, disk brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 6 hrs.
Incident Description: 
Some dedicated ass clown took apart the chain link fence where my bike was locked outside my door (newer u-lock w/flat key). It's a large silver Jamis Citizen with disk brakes.

Blue Miyata (Women's Bike)

Location

my 2nd floor porch
N Damen Ave and Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
fits a 5'4" female
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, but not overly amazing. female bike. new back tire. kryptonite heavy duty chain lock wrapped around base of bike's seat (has a black cover on it that says kryptonite on it in white lettering). two black strappy things to attach a bike pump to the mid section of the frame. has appropriate reflectors. beach cruiser style handlebars. glitchy gears. fits a female of about 5'4".

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
few hours
Incident Description: 
left my bike on my 2nd story porch in a somewhat hidden from plain view area, blocked in by my roommate's locked bike. i checked on it a couple of times throughout the day. at about 430-5pm my neighbor said she saw a female 20 something year old, curly dark hair, and darker complexion with the bike outside her house, downstairs. at 9pm i was leaving my house and my bike was gone. my roommate's bike was still locked in one place. filed a police report. the bike has a heavy duty chain lock wrapped around the base of the seat. i'm the only one who has the keys.

SE Racing OM Flyer

Location

Bagel on Damen
1252 N damen, 60622
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
26" tires
Color: 
White/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good riding condition when it was stolen. It had a few scratches and dings but new bottom bracket and tires. Larger frame BMX

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked, intrusion protected fence, with nothing to lock my bike to inside the gate, strong possibility gate was left open but nobody's speaking up. Happened on Damen and Potomac, pretty close to Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village. Somewhere between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Real shame.

Miyata 512 Comp Single Speed

Location

Our Garage
2335 N Monticello Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 8:37pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Blue/Yellow/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition, White Weinmann Rims, TURBO seat (seat stem kinda broken), MKS AR-8 Pedals, Chopped handlebars one with camo duct tape on it, one with white handlebar wrap.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Some ass clown broke into our garage and stole my bike! I miss it already. Let me know if you see it around, and feel free to use deadly force. Details: - 53cm Miyata 512 Competition (Japanese Steel) Frame - Weinmann White Deep Rims - Continental ultra sport tires - Single speed hub - Dual shimano slr brakes - MKS AR-8 pedals - Shimano Cranks

Fuji Track Pro

Location

My Garage
2335 N Monticello Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, custom track bike with purple

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our garage at our house and stole my bike, as well my wife's bike. There wasn't really anything else stolen but they did also steal my U-Lock as well (no key?!) The bike has a few dents in the top tube and lower. Details: 2007 Fuji Track Pro Frame (Painted Black) Fixed Gear Brooks Professional Leather Saddle 2010 Velocity DeepV Purple Rims TruVativ Omnium Crank Steven Hamilton Purple Pedals with good grip screws Hold fast custom made power straps Cane creek painted stem Black Oury Sticky Grips New Gold Chain Chopped Handlebars

Trek woman's hybrid black w/ white letters

Location

Diversey and Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 8:09am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Standard sized woman's bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly rusty, says Trek in white on the side, mid-90's make

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One year
Incident Description: 
The bike disappeared somewhere between last night and 1:00 PM today.

Cannondale Adventure 3-2009 model

Location

5th floor of parking garage, mounted to pillar.
130 North Garland Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
NO16885
Size: 
adult size w/medium to large wheels
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition with front and seat suspension, mounted tool kit below seat, Specialized Seedzone Sport Odometer,stirrup pedals, water bottle holder, and rear and front light flashers

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?: 
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
between hours of 5PM and 8AM next morning, stolen during in-between hours on 8/2/12 from parking garage where bike was secured to pillar
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the 5th floor of our parking garage sometime after midnight on today, August 2. It was secured to a pillar adjacent to my parking space by a cable and key lock. The back wheel was further secured to the bike frame by a steel u-lock. I believe the bike was stolen by someone with access to our garage who was able to enter perhaps in a large van. He cut the cable by which the bike was secured, and perhaps physically carried the bike to the enclosed van, thereafter most likely driving out of our garage undetected.