Recent Reports

Redline 20" BMX

Location

Beverly
Longwood Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 5, 2010 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
Kids 20"
Color: 
White/Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great shape-approximately 4 yrs old: Loved dearly by a 9 year old boy

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?: 
Left at the side of the house briefly while everyone was in the yard. It was gone in the blink of an eye.
Incident Description: 
The bike was left at the side of the house by a 9 year old boy who loved it. The whole family was home, and in the back yard. It was stolen in broad daylight from under our noses.

GT Women's Traffic 3.0 (GREEN)

Location

Lincoln Park
2641 N Mildred Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG09K87781
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green/Gold writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
was at location for 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Was placed in our basement which is accessable from the backyard after returning from vacation. Was unlocked for about 5-6 hours and was stolen. 2 other Bikes remained.

80's Black Schwinn Men's 12 speed

Location

Starbucks
Paulina & Division St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58-60 cm frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Panaracer tires, new brown Brooks saddle, single front chain ring, older white Schwinn badge on frame stem, yellow "braking when wet" warning sticker still on frame.

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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stopped in to Starbucks around 11am, was not gone more than 5 or 10 minutes with the bike remaining in view most of that time. Went to leave store, bike was gone. The end.

2007 Fuji Roubaix

Location

Apartment above Nookies Too
2112 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 5, 2010 - 11:48am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 or 58 cm
Color: 
black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aero bars, RED BACK TIRE, back seat water bottles, spedometer, all of the reflectors were taken off for the race. In good condition. I loved this bike. Had a Sticker on the frame from the 2009 Chicago triathlon that was white with black numbering. I have a video of the thief. I'll be posting his picture around the city and hopefully get the news station to show the video.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
While inside my apartment the thief walked from the alley in between two buildings up the back stairs onto the 2nd floor deck to and took the bike. I do have a video of the thief with a clear picture that could be used to identify the culprit. I really hope I find this bike.. any help would be appreciated!

2005 Trek Madone

Location

Moska Yoga
700 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's Large
Color: 
Silver and Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ultegra components, Mavic Ksyrium SSL Wheels, Selle SMP Evolution Seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Think thief used freon to freeze off lock. Got wife's bike too.

2004 Specialized Dolce Elite

Location

700 North Carpenter St
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 6, 2010 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had fizik arion seat and ultegra compents. Mavic ksyrium ssl wheels. Blue tape on handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Think someone froze locks and stole the bike. Got my husband's too.

2007 Trek 7100

Location

Friends Back Yard
Racine and Oakdale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 3, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
32" standover
Color: 
Black and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Chicago Fire sticker on top tube, Science Rockstar sticker on the top of the down tube. Bontrager basket shelf over the back tire.

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?: 
2 hours, out of my sight for 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was sitting in a friend's back yard as we prepared it for a BBQ. They went inside to shower and get ready, I was setting up the rooftop deck, and came back down to the yard half an hour later to find the gate open and the bike gone.

K2 T:Nine

Location

846 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 5, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green with flowery detailing

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Recently moved. Two mountain bikes - one blue male, one green female were double cabled through the back porch railing. Bikes stolen, no cut lock found. Green bike has flowery details and a small black under the seat pouch. Blue bike has a bike lock holder under the seat.

1962 Raleigh Gazelle

Location

2419 West Sunnyside Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, no fenders, white-wall Schwalbe tires, Brooks B-72 Saddle, Masterlock 8 inch cuffs, sticker on right-hand side of downtube reads "steelbitch"

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to two large cinder-blocks under stairs at front of building behind an unlocked, inner glass door and a locked, outer glass door. I locked it up around 8:00 or 9:00 pm and in the morning discovered it missing. Called cops but no one ever showed.

Marin Kentfield Lady

Location

River East 21
622 E. Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
I507ASM007
Size: 
15" frame
Color: 
Smoke
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great Condition- coffee holder, aluminum rack, custom saddle seat.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
The bike wasn't locked for long, less than two hours. I believe the thief cut the lock or chain, possibly others chained to the same metal fence, and may have driven away with it. There were many people around that may have witnessed the event- the AMC theater is close by and there's a ton of foot traffic in the area.

trek fuel 90

Location

TRAIN STATION NEW LENOX
CEDAR RD
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WWO1O8247
Color: 
black MED.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
GOOD CONDITION

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?: 
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 HOURS
Incident Description: 
LEFT BIKE SOME POS TOOK IT

Trek 7100

Location

Taste of Chicago:
NW corner of Columbus and Monroe bike rack
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 193C1249
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
Frosted Black/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, 2006

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime between 3pm-6pm at the Taste of Chicago on Friday July 3rd. The bike was locked up with another bike onto the bike rack at the NW corner of Columbus and Monroe. It was right in front of a security camera, so there is footage of the culprit stealing the bike. They cut the cable lock, stole the 7100 and did not take the other bike.

FELT RXC

Location

Bushes along the ravine path to Lake Michigan shore
50 yards East of Maple and North intersection
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S5BK00129
Size: 
Frame: 19.5" Wheel: 26"
Color: 
Mostly black with white front fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: excellent/like new, Carbon fiber stays on rear fork, white front fork with hydraulic spring suspension, large "FELT" logo in white trimmed black letters on downtube, "RXC" logo in white trimmed black letters on top tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left unwatched for approximately 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left hidden in bushes along a wooded ravine path to the shore of Lake Michigan. Several young people, aged ~16 - 25, were seen leaving the Lake front walking up the path, presumably to their parked car at the top of the ravine. Bike was not visible from nearest street. People that park near this path to the lake shore do not have a Lake Bluff village sticker and are trying to avoid paying to get down to the beach and parking illegally. Someone leaving the lake front probably picked the bike out of the bushes on their way up to their car and drove off with it.

Jamis Alegro

Location

3900 N. Claremont Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with water bottle holder

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I park my bike here often. Someone may have noticed it days earlier. Probably happened during 4th of July fireworks. Bummer :-(

Cervelo Soloist

Location

Park Place Tower Residence
655 W Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PO501780
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in overall great condition. Selle italia saddle had some wear on the front, which was taped up. Had easton tires, wolf carbon fork, and cage pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with both a cable lock and U-lock to a bike rack. Locks were probably cut.

Miyata Pro

Location

Pilsen
2025 W21st PL
Chicago , IL
United States

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a Miyata Pro with gold, easily distinguishable lugs. The bike has been seen ridden in Pilsen in the area between Western and Hoyne and Cermak to Blue Island or 24th PL. I had black cloth bar tape but the friends who have seen the bike let me know that the bartape has been switched to blue. The front wheel was a Duraace to old 80's road rim and the rear was a Suntour hub to another old 80's rim. The bike was mostly Suntour Superbe parts but overall the blue and gold paint is unmistakable.

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?: 
The bike was placed in the front yard, seemingly private, of our rear apartment where I had previously and temporarily placed my bike for short periods of time without trouble.
Incident Description: 
After coming home from a ride, I left my bike at the base of our rear apartment stairs. Previously, I had no issues with TEMPORARILY leaving my bike there for under 2-3 hours. The bike was not in street view at all. However, this time the bike was stolen from someone passing through our alleyway.

2008 Jamis Xenith

Location

downtown
211 N. stetson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 5:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Blue, silver, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tall carbon seat post, torn right handlebar tape, Shimano Ultegra components, keo pedals, scratched right brake lever.

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 minutes at Lakeshore Athletic Club.
Incident Description: 
We viewed theif cut the cable lock, casually replace lock and cutters in backpack, and ride away. He was chased from Lakeshore Athletic Club into the Taste of Chicago and lost. His description: short, black, not fit or thin but roundish build.

Magna pink mountain bike

Location

outsite my apartment, on belmont in between sheffield and clark
908 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 3, 2010 - 4:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had just bought this bike--- though I don't know the model number, the white tag sticker from Play it Again sports is still attached to the front.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I had already carried my bike up to my apartment twice yesterday, so I left it locked outside to a small tree outside my apartment while I met some friends. When we came back around Midnight, about 4 hours later, it was gone, but the combination lock was still there. I'd only had it about a week, it's a bright pink Magna mountain bike, and it might be a child's sized, I'm not sure. I have a picture, but it is only on my phone and I can't get it uploaded to my computer for some reason.

Bridgestone

Location

Devon & Ravenswood
Devon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 2, 2010 - 2:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27 inch
Color: 
Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Round mirror off left handlebar, black lightweight iron rack on back, toe clips, bungy cords.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was left inside my gated yard for minutes while my son went inside; he came out and saw them leaving down Devon.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike for a moment to go pick up my husband; it was inside my yard while my son and his 3 friends played. The boys went right inside the door for a moment and heard something outside and saw them driving it down Devon. The driver could have been Asian.

2009 Kona Honky Tonk

Location

Western at Madison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 2, 2010 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F906C0424
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, purchased a couple of months ago.

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Was jumped / beat up / bike stolen at around 3am by a group of guys.