Recent Reports

2010 Motobecane Fantom CX

Location

Wolcott Ave. just north of Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 4:52pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
49cm frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a silver Motobecane Fantom CX cyclocross bike with a 49cm frame. It had only one front chainring and at the time of theft the front derailleur and Paul chain keeper had been removed. Lime green handlebar tape.

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 street sign.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left overnight outside of residence. Found only piece of lock in the morning.

Raleigh DeTour 3.5

Location

Edwardo's Pizza
2664 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U98K0049
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Matt Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 month old old grey bike in like-new condition. 21 Speed.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was hanging upside down on hooks in the garage, U-locked to itself. One of my neighbors broke the garage door Friday night and didn't tell anyone so the garage remained open all night. At 5am Saturday I discovered the garage open and my bike (as well as at least one of my neighbor's bikes) missing.

Specialized rockhopper

Location

Home
2948 w Eastwood
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24 inch
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition green mountain hybrid bike with orange trim

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike locked to another bike and hanging from ceiling in garage
Incident Description: 
Theives entered yard went into garage cut lock on bikes opened garage door and left. Stolen with a schwinn voyager

Cannondale R600

Location

John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County
1855 W Polk Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 11:13am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike but in a great condition. It has a unique color scheme with writing "handmade in USA" on the back fork, please see the picture. It had spd pedals

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6-8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen because it is an eye candy and it did not have the best locking devise. It was parked right in the front of the security booth at John H Stroger Hosital parking garage. I came in to work my shift at 7:30 am and when I got off from work at 5pm the bike was gone. I will try to find out if there are security cameras that could potentially reveal the event.

Huffy Motorized bike

Location

6200 w. addison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 23, 2012 - 2:54pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hello My motorized bike was stolen sunday july 15th,nw side of chicago 6200 block of w.addison, it was a black huffy cruiser with a motor, i costume built it myself ,Black frame,red brick tires,its a one of a kind,custom ligted seat,red msd ignition wire,red glowboost bottle in frame,spikes on gas tank and rear fender...

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?: 
bike was in back yard for about 10 minutes.
Incident Description: 
I was out riding around ,came back home to use the bathroom ,left bike outside in my yard it was around 9:30 pm,after about 10 min came out bike was gone...

Diamondback Outlook

Location

Alley
1300-block, alley between Greenleaf & Estes
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 23, 2012 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good conditions, lock holder installed on the seat tube, gel soft cover on saddle (not shown in the picture)

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen together with a Trek 700 Multitrack (see other report). The two bikes were locked together in the alley behind my condo, and left there for no more than 5 minutes.

Trek 700 Multitrack

Location

Alley
1300-block, alley between Greenleaf & Estes
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 23, 2012 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Paint with some chips, saddle in bad conditions (front part of the padding coming apart), rear light mount on seat tube

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen together with a Diamondback Outlook (see other report). The two bikes were locked together in the alley behind my condo, and left there for no more than 5 minutes.

Orange Motobecane Fixed-gear

Location

1440 N dayton st
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 23, 2012 - 9:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Bright Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright orange bike, says 'Motobecane' on the side in black letters, black handlebar tape, only 2 years old, so its in pretty good shape. Looks like this picture, but in orange. http://www.motobecane.com/track/tmtrk.html

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?: 
Bike was deep inside an office, in a small room with other bikes, not locked up
Incident Description: 
Someone walked into the building where I worked because a construction company had propped the door open with a phone book, walked into an open office, went all the way to the back, right next to an office people were working in, grabbed the bike and ran with it. He was witnessed running away with the bike but got away.

Torker Interurban single gear

Location

Home
2200 W. Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS12B02190
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Rear splash fender on seat post (removable, but secured with zip ties).

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to an interior fence in a locked yard. Apparently our neighbors left their gate open, which allowed access to the shared fence to which my bike was locked. The fence post was cut with a saw or bolt cutters, and the bike was lifted out, presumably with the cable lock intact.

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

The Art Institue of chicago
111 s. Michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 12:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P8EI80224
Size: 
Frame size 17 inches
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition - looks new. All black. Straight handle bars, pedal stirrups, water bottle holder

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
My friend and I rode bikes to the rock-n-roll race in grant park. I always ride to big races and lock my bike in front at the Art Institute of Chicago. There are usually several other people who do the same, however this time when I returned there was only one bike there when I returned. I think someone took all the bikes in this area at once. I left the bike at 5:30am and locked properly and when I returned at 11am it was gone. I will never lock my bike there again.

2008 Scattante 560

Location

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E Superior Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51cm (I think?)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue bike with white/red writing, onguard skewers on both front and back wheels, black tape on handlebars, back pannier rack. A few dings but in great 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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked to a street sign and went into work -- when I got out at 3pm, the bike was gone. Nothing unique about it. Just gone.

Trek 21-speed '08-'09

Location

Outside of Moody Church near Lincoln Park
1635 N LaSalle Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 4:26pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
adult-seat at highest hight
Color: 
Dark grey/charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The plastic over the left gear is cracked and partially missing. The chain is a little rusty and clicks when you ride it. You can only ride it in first and third gear without it making a pretty bad noise and the grips on the handle bars is pretty warn. The lock that was on it was a flexible chain lock covered by a think plastic and it attached with a four-digit code to lock it.

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?: 
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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked directly in front of Moody Church and could have only been stolen in broad daylight. There were no other bikes locked to this rack as far as I know, and the lock would have needed a cable cutter to be broken.

Giant. unsure of the model, but looks like the Bowery. No labeling except for cut out logo on front.

Location

California Blue Line, Logan Square
California at Lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-Fixed gear with no brakes -Currently turquoise with a white fork -pink sprocket -low riser bars with green grips -aluminum frame -frame has unique tear-drop shaped tubing that the brake cable stops were cut off of and sanded down. Evidence of this still remains -"RVA" sticker on down tube, gold "Cyclus Bike Shop" sticker on back of seat post, red circle "!" sticker on top tube -pink tape on left pedal strap. Right toe clip broken at the tip of the toe.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked across the street from the California Blue Line stop in Logan Square. I left it locked up for the day while I took the train. When I returned that night, the lock was cut and the bike was missing. The other bike that I was locked up with on the same lock was still there.

Trek 6500 Aluminum Mountain Bike

Location

Condo building bike rack
2400 N. Lakeview
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 3:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19.5 in
Color: 
Black, red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, judy shocks infront, gears dont change easily,grips are worn and have a square pattern. black neck.seat has spandex black, cover

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Some asshole cut the cable lock with cable cutters and took off with it.

Trek 800 single track

Location

Rogers Park
6822 N Wayne
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:43pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older model but in almost new shape, I had just put a small led headlight and a larger tail light on it! It also had a ulock w orange on 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
Locked to stairwell inside the building
Incident Description: 
Bike went missing while a neighbor was moving out. Filed police report

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Outside my apartment
656 W Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 12:07am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front emblem missing. Splash guard with stickers for Local Option and Fruit Bats. Set to fixed gear. White handle grips, seat and tires.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days.
Incident Description: 
Bike locked up outside of my apartment. Never had any trouble with it there. Very quiet street. Saw it at 1:30 in the morning, gone by 2 in the afternoon. No remnants of the bike to be found. Another bike is locked up within five feet of it, but still there. Photograph included is a stock photo.

Trek Antelope 820 (oversized)

Location

Jewels on Ashland and Blackhawk
1341 North Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
23" diamond frame
Color: 
black w purple lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with purple lettering, 21 speeds, polished aluminum handlebars, lightweight rear fender, pretty much stock diamond frame, custom heavy duty front wheel, swiss aluminum water bottle (black) with polish aluminum cage, custom detroit sound studio decal on rear fender.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 min
Incident Description: 
Police have man on video camera grabbing my bike at the Jewel! Literally walked pasted this person trying to hide his face as he walks out the in door, however camera shows clear picture of him, looks like Joe Walsh from Eagles, well dressed but is clearly seen riding off on my bike, please call police immediately if you see him on bike as described. Thank You! Al

2011 sky blue Trek Earl

Location

3817 1/2 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU195P0288F
Size: 
57
Color: 
sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, not even a month old. Had a black rack attached to the back.

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?: 
The bike was not locked, it was on our 3rd floor back porch of my apartment enclosed in a locked gate. The U-lock is attached to the bike, but wasn't locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off locked back porch on the 3rd floor of my apartment building. Bike itself was not locked. A black rack has been installed on the bike since the photo was taken. The bike is brand new, only a month old. My apartment is in Lakeview, Greenview and Grace.

Raleigh Misceo

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

Location

Stolen from my garage
Addison and Artesian
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
50cm - large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is about a year old. Brake cable caused rubbing on front fork and shows raw metal. Back wheel has a hitch for a carrier. Front wheel was recently replaced, can't remember the brand but it is new. Disc brakes. When stolen it had a rear rack with an orange crate on it. Also stolen where the lock, cable and helmet (stolend from my garage).

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?: 
Stolen from my garage overnight.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my garage. They kicked open the side door to the garage which was locked with a deadbolt. Bike was stolen with u-lock, cable and helmet (giro, yellow and black, live strong). Bike has a rear hitch for a trailer and an orange crate on the back with two reflectors.

Trek 7.5 FX

Location

a friend's garage
3648 N Leavitt Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU290C1959F
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Platinum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Bike was placed in garage at approximately 12:30am on Sunday July 22, 2012. It was discovered missing at 9am the same day. Side entry door to garage appears to be have been pryed open by large,flathead screwdriver
Incident Description: 
Returned to friend's home last night where we fell asleep. We had placed our bikes in the garage and locked the garage. Unfortunately, I was tired and did not lock my bike inside the garage as I normally would have. When I awoke this morning to ride home, the side entry door to the garage was wide open and my bike was gone.