Recent Reports

Cannondale "Sobe" mountain Bike

Location

Out of Garage - Chicago
Thomas and Honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green with Sobe sticker. Back breaks only. Great condition

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Took from Garage with another bike (seperate posting) and several items

Trek 7000 FX (2005)

Location

Hyde Park
5214 S. Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 6:02am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C94CK466
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Silver/Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new hybrid. Dark gray/silver color.

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?: 
Two days. It was in my apartment bicycle room, which is locked.
Incident Description: 
Someone in my apartment building (Woodlawn House, TLC management) or who had access to the building stole my bicycle.

Jamis Aurora 53 2008

Location

My apartment's back stairway
2535 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 31, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u71u25760
Size: 
average
Color: 
Copper and Ivory (brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Jamis Aurora The tires are 2 years old, very worn; the chain is a bit rusty and the right gear gauge is cracked off and the break is crooked (car door accident) The U LOCK is STILL ON THE BIKE! It's on the upper bar the seat is connected to, and anyone riding it would be nuisanced by the ULOCK getting in their way! (unless they pick the lock ;p) it had small lights attached behind the seat and on the handle bars and a female anatomy cushy seat

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?: 
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?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
It was a Jamis Aurora, my only mode of transportation! I am heart broken, I am still paying off my bike with my credit card :'( The tires are 2 years old, very worn; the chain is a bit rusty and the right gear gauge is cracked off and the break is crooked (car door accident) The U LOCK is STILL ON THE BIKE! It's on the upper bar the seat is connected to, and anyone riding it would be nuisanced by the ULOCK getting in their way! (unless they pick the lock ;p) I left my bike in my back stairway on my apartment building, another tenant must have left the door gaping wide open! :(

KHS Mountain Bike

Location

noble square
1450 W. Blackhawk
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
woman's bike
Color: 
black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in excellent shape. Hybrid tires.

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from right outside of my house. sorry not to have more info on the model #

Quest Omega Women's

Location

West Argyle Apartments
Hidden at user request- contact CSBR staff
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
XD70607461
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
Teal and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new; ridden on weekends only for the summer months of this year. Seat is here with me, velco water bottle cage, small velcro bag near handlebars

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
This bike was locked is a passageway between the two courtyard buildings of my apartment complex. It was locked to one of the wooden posts that supports the back porches of the building and are bolted to the concrete. There are about 10 other bikes that other residents that were locked there, but mine is the only one that seems to be missing. There is a locking door to the entry of the passageway in the front, but it is open to the back alley. Its not a place that is easily noticeable; unless you were a resident, you would never notice it. I saw it there in the morning before work and it was gone when I came home from work

NIshiki Chromo

Location

1 E Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 24, 2008 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with some paint chipped. Black rack w/ green milk crate zip tied to 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 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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Lock cut, bike taken.

Cannondale road bike - Yellow/Orange fade

Location

Ukrainian Village, 1700 block of West Erie
west erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 20, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm center to center
Color: 
yellow/orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Early 90's CAD 3 frame. TTT bars, tellow tape. Shimano Ultegra STI shifters and brakes. Spinergy wheels with carbon hubs. Michelin tyres. Top tube says "R600". Sell Italia flite saddle. Seatpost has faded Tom Ritchey logo on it - if you pull the seat post from the seat tube, you'll see that the bottom is rough - I cut down a mountain bioke seatpost using a hacksaw. Red Salsa quick-release levers I'd really like to get it back. Really.

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?: 
Hanging on wall of garage. I left the side door unlocked. Someone walked down, found the door unlocked and took the bike.
Incident Description: 
I left the side door to the garage unlocked, but closed. Somone found our front gate unlocked and walked down the side of the house to the garage, went in and took the bike, a power drill and a sleeping bag.

560 Trek Pro Series

Location

ukrainian villiage
w Erie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
don't know
Size: 
small (fit for someone who is 5 feet tall)
Color: 
bright turquoise with bright yellow handel bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
if you stare at it closely, you can see a halo behind the bike signifying it's awesomeness. no but seriously, it's got wear from 24 years of existence, and the right handle is loose from an accident and it's light as a feather.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for 9 hours
Incident Description: 
i locked my bike outside my appt within 9 hours it was stolen and i was sleeping the whole time. if anyone knows any information about my baby, please contact me at 203 848 4658.

Wheel Set stolen off of locked up bike, Phils laced onto Velo DeepVs

Location

Division and Hoyne, stop sign, se corner
2100 W Division
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 6:53pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
700cc
Color: 
Red hubs, Yellow front Blue rear rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red high flange Phil Wood track hubs laced onto Velocity Deep V rims. Front wheel has a warm yellow powder coat on rim, 32 spokes, one of which is black, laced triple cross with radial scratches across rim in several spots. Rear wheel is anodized bright blue, 32 spokes, triple cross. Both hubs had a leather strap hub cleaner installed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I was working at SmallBar on Division on Sunday night. Locked up the bike at 530pm. Came back out at 100am. No wheels. The Phil Wood hubs require a 6mm allen wrench to remove the wheels. Someone saw my bike and pulled out there 6mm allen wrench and took my wheels for themselves. These were not scrappers, they know what they took.

2007 Trek 1600

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
2001 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU311G1187B
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White w/ black and red detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electric tape on top tube and over some of the detailing. Otherwise brand new

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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with three locks - older u lock, thin cable padlock, and fat chain - through both wheels and frame to bike rack on Ashland under the Clybourn Metra tracks with many others. I locked it at 2:45 and it was gone by 5 when I returned. FYI police officer wrote theft location and my name incorrectly on the report.

Trek 1980's Frame/Fixed Gear

Location

Starbucks
3358 n. broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new, with realdesign frontwheel, beadblasted black paint, fsa cranks, zebra striped saddle, bullhorn handlebars, easton ec30 fork, and black track-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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Left my bike right in front of a local Starbucks for 4 hours, when I came back to get it, it was gone with the lock.

Surly Crosscheck

Location

Garage
Albany & Argyle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame w/ whote lettering. Orange Deep Vs. Zebra chipo tape on the handlebars. Single speed. Great condition.

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?: 
stored nightly
Incident Description: 
The bike was taked from my garage sometime last night between the hours of 10 PM and 4AM.

Columbia Mountain Bike

Location

House
2663 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 11:41am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Regular bike size
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Its silver and has the word Columbia written on it. The handle bars and black and there is a lock around the front of the bike. Its a sliver bike but it also has some green and black on it too

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?: 
for about a month
Incident Description: 
Somebody left the garage door open which leads to a very sketchy alley. Somebody must of seen the bike and rode off with it

Bianchi Cortina

Location

"Secure" bike storage room in multi-unit courtyard building
3306 W Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Lady sized
Color: 
Silver, covered in black & blue tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Completely wrapped in black, blue & white electrical tape with many stickers: evolution of man; West Town Bikes; zombie girl. White San Marco seat. Taxidermy badger head on rear rack. Trailer hitch on rear chainstay. I imagine all of this has been stripped by now.

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?: 
Yeah, stupidly left it unlocked for ONE NIGHT because I only have one lock. Just moved to the bldg. Was planning to buy a second lock. Live and learn.
Incident Description: 
Moved into new apartment in building with bike storage room. Needed to take my one lock for the bike I was riding (the one I keep in my apt). Left this one unlocked for all of 24 hours. Gone. Stupid, stupid me. The bike was too big for me. But I want my badger head back!

Bianchi Pista

Location

Humboldt Park
Mozart and Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
"Gunmetal" Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Red wall tires. Red and black leather seat. Black bullhorn handlbars. Bar-end brake lever on left handlebar. Front brakes only, which are actually rear brakes installed backwards. 55cm c-c size frame. Candy SL Pedals. Fixed gear. Bianchi wheelset. Miche cranks and bottom bracket. Black chainring. Black plastic fender on back (attached to seatpost).

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?: 
1 day.
Incident Description: 
My bike was parked in my garage. I assume one of my tenants left my garage open on accident and someone must have walked in and taken my bike. If anyone sees this bike, please contact me. Thanks much.

Custom made (Gibson sticker on the front)

Location

1120 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright yellow, y-shaped frame, penny-sized rip on the seat.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Went out for a morning ride, didn't lock the bike up but put it under stairs. Came back home at 1:30, and bike was gone.

Scott Comp Racing Mountain Bike

Location

4400 N Harlem Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
#F3012160 3H 25
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mavic M231 Rims, Serfas VL-266(saddle), Profile Fast Forward Post (Seatpost), Continental Goliath Semi-Slick (tires), Specialized Sppedzone Wireless (computer), 696 STAYS CR-MO Butted Tubing, Shimano Deore LX (brakes). Foam wrapped on headset, seatpost angles forward, Lizard Skin protectors, Continental Fahrrad-Schlauch MT26 Latex (tubes).

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?: 
In yard, for about an hour.
Incident Description: 
Taken from a concealed section of a well-lit backyard.

KHS Flite 100

Location

A residential street.
Seminary & Belden
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U80103197
Size: 
Tight Geometry, 53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little dirty but virtually brand new considering I got over the summer. It has toe clips with orange reflecters beneath. The left reflecter is broken. It only has a front brake for the front wheel. The brake lever is on the left side of the handlebar. On the right side is an attachment for a light. It has a rear fender that attaches to the seat post with an orange strap. The tires are Kenda and the tubes have a presta valves.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One Night
Incident Description: 
The picture is taken from the website so the fender isn't there but that's a dead on match for my stolen bike. I locked the bike up at night to a no parking sign. I woke up and the sign had been pulled out of the ground. My bike and lock were gone. Any help is appreciated.

Univega Active Country

Location

UIC
Near southwest corner of Halsted and Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
not sure
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a blue, mens, Univega bike. It had new Bontrager tires. It was in good condition, but it wasn't very clean.

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?: 
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?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in front of the Atrium on the UIC campus. It was stolen sometime between 8:00pm Saturday night and 1:30am Sunday morning. It was locked to a bike rack with a rather thin, cable combination lock. It was in a well lit area with pedestrian traffic, so I was surprised it was stolen.

2002 Specialized Allez Comp

Location

UIC campus
802 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55-60cm
Color: 
Pearl White with Blue and Orange stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There are some spots where locking it has rubbed to the aluminum. The fork is a carbon kinesis(black) and the bars are wrapped white. tiagra shifters and sora derailleurs, the seat is a bontrager on suspension, and the wheels are black.

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?: 
less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was left near the UIC dental school. When going out for lunch, the bike was gone. Locked properly. Has been on that rack before, may have been scoped out.