Recent Reports

Trek hybrid

Location

Uptown Chicago
Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2011 - 7:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is a few years old. Bought used. It has thick smooth black tires and some minor scratches on the metal frame but it's in great condition for riding. Multiple gears on the handlebars (clicking style). Black handlebars. It has a wide cushioned black seat that the previous owner used staples to keep together on one side of it from wear, but that doesn't get in the way of riding. This seat will really tell you that it was my bike. When it was stolen I also had a small black storage packet under the seat that you can zip up. I left a restaurant business card in there if the thief didn't remove it.

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?: 
The bike was inside my apartment building on the ground level, under the stairway, behind a locked door to the building.
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime between Nov. 1 - Nov. 12. It was in a secured building under the stairwell. It may have been stolen by a resident or visitor or other outsider. They would have to go through the security code of the garage, and locked door to the stairwell. It was stored with two other bikes which were also stolen (a green KHS commuter bike and purple girls bike). The helmets and u-locks were left behind.

Trek 3900

Location

542 W Arlington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 14, 2011 - 8:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Greenish brown yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yeah old, great condition. Plastic yellow water bottle holder. Computer mount on the handle bar.

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 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?: 
12 hours -
Incident Description: 
Pretty sure the street sign pole was not secured to the mount and it was lifted up and the bike was removed from it with the lock still on it. There was another bike locked to the same pole when I locked mine up. This morning that bike was still there (it wasn't a bike worth stealing) with the lock on the bike, but the lock was no longer on the pole.

Huffy Snake Rock

Location

Argyle/Winthrop/Red Line
N. Winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Navy Blue/Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older Huffy, many years of riding enjoyment. Recently had chain/gears re-done/tuned-up. Reflectors bent, but still in place.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months, all summer, fall, and well.....
Incident Description: 
Bike had been locked to the inside of the fence (which is at least 7ft. tall) for a year plus. Heard a strange noise last night around 11:30 from outside or not sure, then today (11/14/11) noticed bike was gone with lock and cable left on the ground.

'07 Trek 7000 Hybrid (Women's)

Location

Bucktown
2237 N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5 (frame size), M (medium frame size)
Color: 
navy blue/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition. U-lock attached along with seat pouch. Tire pump also attached.

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?: 
not locked outside, was located inside my garage
Incident Description: 
Thief came into our garage (in the alley behind Oakley Ave.) between 7:30-8:30p on Sunday, Nov. 13.

Womens Trek Roadbike

Location

Friends
3620 n. pine grove road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 12:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White with Black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition with one minor problem, a small tear in the bike seat. There are two sites for water bottles and a pump attached to the bike as well. The pedals were for clip in shoes.

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?: 
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: 
I had only left the bike locked up in front of a friends place for 2 hours and it was taken. It was the only one taken from the bike rack where there were many bikes locked up.

PAKE

Location

Village Cycle (trek bike store)
Wells St. and Evergreen st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 2:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
48" cm? small men's frame
Color: 
blue frame, pink fork, green and white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in really nice shape, lime green grips, white chain, white seat (with some black scuffs) very colorful. Green back tire, white front tire. Brand new this summer. PLease help find it, it is soo sad that it s gone. It was custom built.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Accidentally, the newer u-lock with flat key was not through the frame, just the secondary chain lock was. I was going to fill up my flat but the bike store was closed. so I locked it there and walked to a show at the MCA. When I waked back at 10, it was gone (lock cut)

Schwinn Twin Tandem

Location

Logan Square Garage
2417 N Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
Normal
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beautiful blue Schwinn Twin Tandem. In *excellent* condition, with a distinctive semi-circle of rust on chainguard. Baskets, upgraded seats & pedals. Early 1980s. Drum brake in (huge) rear hub. Possibly some plastic flowers for decoration. MUCH LOVED BY A LOVING COUPLE

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One WSeek
Incident Description: 
Our beloved tandem was stolen from our garage between November 5th & November 11th (evening). No sign of forced entry or busted lock. The tandem was locked only to itself with a heavy duty bike security chain. I was out of town, not really sure what happened, but very, very sad.

trek 7000

Location

uptown (home garage)
825 w eastwood ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 11, 2011 - 9:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
1660827
Size: 
small (ladies)
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
just had major overhaul so it looks fairly new...has phish and grateful dead stickers all over

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was hanging in garage
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from a secure residential garage in uptown...bike was locked only to itself with a newer u-lock w/flat key...bike has brand new tires, cables, brakes, etc...believe thief(ves) jumped fence to property and gained access to garage...they suck!

08 Trek 4300

Location

322 East Illinois Street
Illinois
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 7:58am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
silver and black bike that had front and rear led lights and a rear rack purchased and registered with village cycle 2 years ago.

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?: 
Couple of hours while watch a movie
Incident Description: 
This is ridiculous the bike was locked to the bike rack right in front of the glass doors in broad daylight at AMC East! It takes time and effort to cut a cable lock I have had to do it before when I lost my key, which means that several people watched this happen.

Surly Cross Check

Location

Residential property
removed by admin.
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like-new. Pitlocked wheels: Mavic Open Pro, Continental 4000S tires, black spokes, Deore XT hubs. Koobi saddle on vertical suspension post. Sora road shifters. Silver Bontrager cranks with toe clips. Black cork handlebar tape. Fenders.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Wheels are locked to the frame with pitlocks. Not sure what the thief is going to do about that... Last seen at 6PM night previous, gone in the morning. Kryptonite mini was cut through to steal the bike.

Klein Reva V

Location

Multi unit apartment building (in the garage)
3113 W. Lawrence C401
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Red (vulcan ember)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Deep scratch on the underside of the top tube from loading the bike onto a car carrier. Some small scratches on the top tube and down tube near the step from where the kryptonite lock hits it while locked up. The left break lever has a minor scratch and the handlebar tape in that area is slightly frayed.

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?: 
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?: 
All the time, as this is my bike storage area.
Incident Description: 
I came home to discover bike missing. Many bikes have disappears from my building as of late. No signes of forced entry. Likely an inside job.

Kona Stinky 2002

Location

China Town Chicago
Archer and 22nd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 11:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Orange 20"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is Large, and orange with thick tires and deal suspension. It has a Saluki Cycles sticker on the front and underneath has a sticker that Says Bike surgeon. I Havn't seen Many kona Stinky's in Chicago so it Sticks out.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
10 minutes I just ran in to get some bubble tea.
Incident Description: 
It was the middle of the day and I stopped in china town to grab one of those chinese bubble tea smoothies. I locked my bike outside to a pole on archer which was a pretty busy streed. When I came out the lock was cut and it was gone.

State bicycle co- Zombie Stomper

Location

wilson and broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new! lime green fixed gear not a mark on it. black handel bars, tires say "state" on them along with a silver rim.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
between 2pm and 6pm
Incident Description: 
bike was in a locked apartment in the wilson and broadway area. house was broken into and my bike was the only one taken!

Nashbar Single Speed 29er - Gold

Location

Northwestern Hospital - Fienburg building
251 E Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 Weeks old. Not a mark on it. Single Speed 29er Bicycle. Upgraded components - Easton E30 handle bars; Bontrager Race Lite Stem; Hayes Nine Hydraulic Disc Brakes, Small red light mounted under seat post; NiteRider Minewt light (without battery pack); Shimano SPD pedals. Had a logo on downtube that was taped on that reads "fumanchu" and a small mustache on headtube.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours - 3PM - 11PM
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen outside the starbucks in the Fienburg Pavilion at Northwestern Hospital. The lock was cut (clean cut) and left at the scene. The other bike locked to the post wasn't taken.

Cannondale CAAD9 cyclocross

Location

1322 N. Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
47" (I think)
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a white Cannondale CAAD9 cyclocross Pony Shop team bike (yellow pony shop logo/markings on the white frame). Unlike the picture that I post, the bike now has black tape on the handlebars. It may still have the bag under the saddle with my flat tire kit.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
My attic apartment was burglarized on 11/3/11 sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. They came in through the window, but carried everything out through the back door, so there shouldn't be any obvious damage to the bike.

Woman's Schwinn

Location

5541 S Everett ave
5541 S Everett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 4:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue with flower decor

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 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 days
Incident Description: 
Must have been stolen. I've locked it to the same place for weeks.

Raleigh Detour Hybrid

Location

FFC on Clinton and Madison - Locked on the racks near the front
Madison and Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A0895347
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Topeak rack in the back, rubber side grips on handlebars, front and back lights. Specialized odometer. Bike is three years old. Has a bit of wear.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
I can only imagine that someone had a cable cutter and they cut the cable and ran with the bike. It was surprising because the front of FFC on Clinton is very busy at 5PM. They must have been very fast. Clerks in the front of FFC did not report seeing anything unusual. As a matter of fact, one of them has their bike parked out front as well.

Gold Mercier frame, pink Velocity deep-v wheels

Location

Hallway of my LOCKED apartment building.
1034 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
22 inch frame
Color: 
Gold & Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold frame with no brand stickers/marks. Pink Velocity Deep-V rims. Tires have pink walls and black tread. Basic black pedals with plastic cages. Bicycle in good condition except hub on rear wheel loose & therefore chain unattached. Also, basic drop handlebars with black tape; tape torn open on one side in the front. One brake (front).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been sitting for three days; however, this is where the bike is stored every day in between use.
Incident Description: 
Because our apartment building is locked from the outside, I suspect it was stolen by a friend of one of my neighbors. This is unusual, however, considering all of the residents of the building socialize together regularly, save a few. Moreover, all of the residents and all of their bicycling friends store their bikes in this same hallway. What makes this theft especially strange is that my bicycle was definitely not the NICEST in the hallway - infact it was unridable due to the hub being broken. Although, my bicycle was definitely the NICEST LOOKING; the rest being mostly utility bikes in plain colors with standard parts. I suspect whomever stole it did so in order to sell the parts rather than ride it him/herself.

Woman's Schwinn Bike

Location

Outside apartment building
7 S Stolp Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 3:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, regular left 3 gear and right 7 gears.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was left out for the weekend, I usually bring it inside and the next day when I went to go ride my bike to school the bike was gone with the lock.

Giant Seek 2

Location

Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CQ101953
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Army Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Bought 2 months ago.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The image is of a generic giant seek 2 but mine was nearly new so it looked a lot like that. The only difference is that mine also had black fenders on it, no kick-stand. It was locked up outside with a newer u-lock w/flat key. when I went in to work for a couple hours. As of 1:30 it was there because I went out to lunch then. When I came back at 2:30 it was gone. Thieves had dismantled the street sign and stolen it lock and all.