Recent Reports

2013 Canondale Bad Boy 5

Location

Restaurant
3430 Broadway
Lakeview , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. with black topak bike rack inback. the canondale logo is barely visible on the frame but reflects when light hits it.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Schwinn Letour GSX XL

Location

Bruce's house
3656 N Springfield
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC0700270
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Racing seat, pedals for clip on shoes

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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked residential garage. Garage door was kicked in, breaking a deadbolt.

Surly Steamroller

Location

apartment
4346 N. Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
white tape on drop down bars, green retention straps, red leather seat

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to iron fence and when i went to get my bike the next morning, the iron bar on fence was cut. a few other bikes were stolen in the same way at the same time.

Cannondale Quick

Location

Lakeview YMCA
3333 N. Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bright red with white lettering. Black fenders front and back. Silver Bullhorn handles. Left hand mirror. Odometer. Disk brakes. Black bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a cable combo key lock to a bike rack, also was locked to another bikes frame through the front wheel of my bike with a heavy duty hip lock. My cable lock was cut and left at the scene, the person had to have cut the spokes on the front wheel to release it from the other bike with the hip lock. The person rode up on a black bike stopped, messed with his helmet like he was going to park his bike, leaned down pulled out something from his shoulder strap, then the camera from the place where the bike was parked "went out for 5 minutes." Humm think something funny going on?

GT women's mountain bike

Location

1942 north Mohawk
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
4' high 61/2' long
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, only a year old. New seat. Fresh tires. Small handle bars. Very short

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Everyday. It was our home locked bike area
Incident Description: 
This was a premeditated attack. No one would know our bikes were there locked together and held with cable unless someone had showed them. Three bikes were stolen. Mine and my boyfriends were the only ones locked. They took the other non locked one and left one there unlocked. My bike is very new. It's a little rusty from this last winter, but in great shape. It would be with a white EVIL IMPERIAL men's mountain bike.

Evil Imperial

Location

1942 north Mohawk
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
3' high and 5' long. Long handle bars
Color: 
White frame. Imperial written in black bold in the center
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks worn in, but a real quality bike. Thick tires, green maintenance bag under seat. Very wide handle bars. Front tire wider than back.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Everyday. It's our home. In the bike storage locked area
Incident Description: 
It's our home. This was a premeditated attack. They had to climb fences OR know someone in our building. We are thinking professional bike thieves. This bike is super special and we are looking for it. Please buy if you see it or call and we could pay you back if that's the case. It is with my girlfriends bike. A powder blue GT women's mountain bike.

Schwinn road bike

Location

home
3700 Lyndale St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Black Matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Entirely black, matte finish, flat bar, fixed-gear Schwinn road bike, 3 years old; Excellent condition w/ Schwinn Quilted cushion seat. Stolen with army green helmet and yellow master u-lock.

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?: 
everynight
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of locked garage between hours of 4pm and Midnight. Bike had helmet and u-lock resting on handlebars. All three pieces stolen.

Gary Fisher 2010 Wingra EN 14764

Location

Golf Tec on Halsted Row
2847 N. Halsted Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU084C0763F
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, even though a 3 year old bike. Had a Kryptonite mounted lock on it. Also had a Schwinn wallet compartment underneath the seat

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike with my kryptonite u-lock to a street sign. I noticed a stetchy person sitting on the sidewalk near my bike sleeping so I made sure to lock it up properly. After leaving the GolfTec store 2 hours later, the street sign was in tact but my lock was at the bottom of the street sign and the bike obviously gone.

Schwinn varsity 1300

Location

Next Door Chicago
659 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Man's size
Color: 
White with red detailng
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, 3 weeks old in excelent condition. Very nice, good looking bike with beautiful range of white and red colors with some black details as well. Only distinguishing feature is the red water bottle holder screwed on the vase of the bike.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1h
Incident Description: 
It happened in the middle of the day on a busy Diversy avenue in the mids of crowed. This thief is going around our neighborhood with a tool that cuts bike locks and is steeling around. He needs to be stopped!

Fuji

Location

An apartment building
956 W 29th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Standard male
Color: 
Navy blue with yellow lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Mild wear and tear. Lettering is a little faded. It has an added bottle holder. Also, there is a bracket beneath the seat for a tail light.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
It was stolen overnight.

Haro Omega

Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Location

Residence
Hull Terrace
Evanston , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 28, 2013 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Tall frame bike 26 "inch tires
Color: 
Blue/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
frame badly chipped but everything else was new. Bought from The Recyclery so it was completly refurbished.

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 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: 
Thief cut lock after trying to cut cable in two places. Once lock was defeated thief left old broken low end mountain bike and took my bike. Traded up appears.

Schwinn Varsity

Location

Business
1076 W Taylor Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
I am 5'5" and fit the bike comfortably
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The color is very noticeable. It is in pretty good condition but the labels are starting to wear off. The front tire is new, nibs and all, but the back tire is older.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to the bike rack outside of the business Market Fresh Books. This is on a very busy street, so I am unsure when it got stolen. Everything including the bicycle lock was taken.

Jamis

Location

1214 W. Elmdale St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WK9G00728
Size: 
51
Color: 
Lime Grn & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition, not many bikes same color

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 years
Incident Description: 
Our garage was broken into and 2 bikes were stolen and 1 was recovered. My Jamis is still missing and has more sentimental value than anything. I have road 3 AIDS rides on this bike.

2010 Diamondback Kalamar

Location

4400 N. Magnolia Ave. Apt 410
Chicago , IL
United States
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Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
22" "large"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some road wear. slightly torn seat. Electronic rear reflector on the seat post.

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 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: 
My bike was locked to the fire escape in front of my building. When I returned home from work at 4:30 PM, the bike was gone

Raleigh Eva

Location

301 W. Goethe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Navy with white detailing. Black pouch on the back of the seat.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Permanent location in interior stairwell outside of condo unit
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the interior stairwell outside of my condo in Old Town. Someone with access to the building took it on June 30th.

Women's Breezer

Location

Wicker Park
Damen, North and milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women's large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Brown seat and handles. Bell

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Thief used saw and screwdriver to break the lock

2012 Trek 8.2 D.S.

Location

Chicago Board of Options
400 S. LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu058c7100g
Size: 
21
Color: 
white with blue trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, so still pretty new looking. No distinguishing features to speak of. There's a zip up pocked underneath the seat that looks worn due to plenty of years of sun (had it on a different bike).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a Kyptonite U lock to a bike rack at 400 S. LaSalle St (CBOE) just after 8:00am. I came out of the building at 9:45 and saw the bike missing. It was the only bike on the bike rack, so it was a lone wolf.

2008 Trek 1.5

Location

Fisher Building Apartments
343 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU260C0788C
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition, wrappings on left handle a bit shredded from accident, has crankbrothers eggbeater sl pedals, usb charged lights on front and back.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked bike area of my building. Bikes are hung from racks with attached chains. The chain on my space had a broken connection, so it was woven through the bike. My guess is someone saw the bike had a broken connector to the wall and simply took the bike.

Trek 400 series

Location

home
commonwealth ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
lots of stickers, teal handlebar tape

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 or 6 days
Incident Description: 
someone was let into the building, or someone in the building cut the linked fenced it was locked to inside of our bike room.

Raleigh Magna

Location

1512 W Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 28, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
20" Red
Color: 
Dark red, dk blue highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
V. distinguishing rear cantilever rack, alloy black (reads "V Force"(?); alloy rims; v thick knobby tires, rear tire 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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was cable locked to tree in front of apt building, other bikes park nearby, and owner had parked there for 2 months and haven't found out if others taken last night. Kryptonite u-lock thru back rim and frame. Locked after Critical Mass around 10 and was gone at 10 the next morning. Hi-traffic area. Scumbags. Note: photo is not a joke, it does show the high profile of the read rack.