Recent Reports

Trek 3700

Location

Washington and Canal/Clinton, under overpass
canal and washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18" Frame
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has front and rear fenders, rear rack. Has bolt on skewers (quick release wheel type) in the front.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours, during the work day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in the same location I lock it everyday for work. Metra station has 20+ bikes locked up, many appear to be abandoned. Not a ton of foot traffic during the middle of the day, someone probably just walked by and cut through the lock.

SE Lager 2009

Location

My apartment building
2328 W. Iowa St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raised handlebars with orange grips, back rack that is silver. It is in great condition, just dirty. It also has a Michelin wheel on the back, with a ring of reflective material.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I have left my bike locked and unlocked to a railing in my second floor hallway (small apt. building, 6 units.) for 10 months. Didn't lock it last night. My roommate came home from work at 1:00am with her bike, left it beside mine and went to bed. I walked out the door at 7:00am to ride to work, both bikes gone, same with the neighbors. No sign of damage to the downstairs lock, but the back rolling gate to the alley that protects the driveway was left ajar (this is usually locked by my landlady), which makes me believe the bikes were loaded into a truck in the alley. No signs of damage to the lock downstairs door, so I'm guessin roommate left it open by accident.

Trek 1.2 Women's Specific Design Road Bike

Location

Condo Building - locked bike room
1100 block of Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 - adult sized
Color: 
Light Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, Profile Design black aero bars attached to handle bars, black Forte clipless pedals, black Cateye bike computer, scuffed right handlebar tape

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
At least 1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in locked bike room in condo building. When I went to get the bike today, only the cut bike lock was found.

Women's Trek 7000

Location

Home
1711 W Jarvis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTJ168C2513A
Size: 
15" Women's Frame
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 year old hybrid with rack and baskets, reflective tape across the bike and behind the seats with black reflective tape in the rims and reflective strips around the spokes (spoke lights). Minor scratches on frame from regular use, and grip extensions at the ends of the grip shift handlebars.

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?: 
Last seen 1 day before it went missing in this location
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a locked storage room with other bicycles. Last seen on Monday and missing on Wednesday morning. Other bicycles had to be moved to get access to this bike.

GT Tachyon 3.0

Location

Right outside Century City Ballys and Jimmy Johns on Clark
2810 Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
S00026000055692
Size: 
XS (labeled on bike) for a 5'5" woman
Color: 
Black w/ red and white detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Has Bell light on front and Bell red light on back. Has cable lock wrapped around the top bar of bike. There was a blue little purse/bag attached to the cable lock as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
The newer u-lock w/flat key must have been just around the tire because when I came back the bike was gone except the bike wheel was attached to lock. It was right outside the Ballys Century City/ Aveda area on Clark and Diversey. It was on bike rack outside the Jimmy Johns. Thank you if you find it!!!

Trek Madone 5.2 2008

Location

Lincoln Park Atheltic Club
1019 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 12:31pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58"
Color: 
Black with Silver and White stripes on sides
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, has two water bottle holders plus a small computer. some minor scuffs on the front of the frame. Had hihg end silver colored shimano clip ins. Small bike bag under the seat on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hr
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up at approximately 4pm, went inside LPAC to work out and when I returned at 5pm it was gone. I only left it for approximately 1 hr and someone stole it in broad daylight.

Fuji Crosstown 4.0

Location

In front of US bank on Washington and Wabash
Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 11:06am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green and cream yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black rubber light holder attached to the handlebar, sticker of "Oscar Wasytn" on the bar near the gears.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike is locked to a bike rack in front of US Bank on Wabash near Washington at 7am. It was still there when I checked it at noon, but at 4:00pm it was gone. The entire bike was taken and the thief left the lock there. The lock appear to have been opened and there wasn't any damage on it.

Huffy

Location

Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
24 inch
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No Huffy logos on the side, one break is green the other is silver, seat is Trek brand and it is teared.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to the Museum of Science and Industry, locked my bike outside, when I was finished, the bike was gone.

Boys' Mongoose Rumble BMX

Location

our house
5420 S. Dorchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 3:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The fifth bicycle we've had stolen in the last 16 months, and the second in the last month. This was my 9-year-old son's bike, and it has no distinguishing features mostly because it was the brand-new replacement for the last one that got stolen.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
every day; but it had been there for 24 hours before last use
Incident Description: 
Note that this is a picture of the same model in a different color; ours is black with blue trim. The bike was cable-locked to the inside of our metal-fence in our front yard. The yard gate locks, so the thieves had to have jumped/climbed the fence, cut the cable, lifted the bike out, and climbed back out. This happened, for sure, at night.

Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

My house. 2nd floor Balcony
626 w 18th st apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 2:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black with blue and silver accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition only a few months old. Has a black rack on the back, white handle bar tape. Clipless pedals. It also has a mount on the front for a camera.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 mins
Incident Description: 
I got home at 7:30 am. Left my bike as usual on the back porch on the 2nd floor apt which is behind a 12 foot fence and a locked gate. In the 20 mins it took me to grab clothes and food, someone had unlocked the gate grabbed the bike and left the gate wide open. You can not see the bike from the street level so someone has obviously been watching me as I do this everyday.

2007 or 2008 Dahon Mu

Location

Quiet street near Wrigley Field
3625 N Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 7:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Fairly compact, 20" wheels
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3-years old but in pretty good shape. The small kryptonite U-lock may very well still be attached to the frame near the cranks. The lock was black and orange. The right brake lever is partially broken.

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?: 
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?: 
Over one night
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked by it's frame to a street sign on a quiet residential street over night. When I came up in the morning the sign was laying on the grass after having been cut at it's base. The bike was gone along with the u lock.

diamond back

Location

hinsdale point
31-59 ivy ln willowbrook illinois 60527
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 6:20am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
huge off road 24 inch tires
Color: 
gray and black rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is used their was alot of like white dust cause i road the waterfall glen trails

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
it was lock and my borther un lock it and took the bike and lock it back up the same and it was lock in a shead and i lock the door
Incident Description: 
i had a lock and i was the only one that knew the code and when i nwas unlocking it my borther saw me do the code and he knew the code and he is a big stealer the next day i go down to the basement to get my bike its gone and i like break down cause that ment alot and got me ever where thats was like a 400 doller bike and he stole it and know has it but wont tell the truth he is bad i need my bike back please help so we can and talk to him to get it i think he hid it some where like the forest or he gonna sell it to his friends for bad stuff please call me i need help to find this 1630 805 1213

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Racine and Barry
3056 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 5:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition, brand new bottom bracket, kept neat and clean. Scratched and bent right brake lever. Big scratch on the bottom of the right crank arm the bare metal is viable.

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?: 
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?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a No Parking sign with a newer u-lock with a flat key. The thief probably stood on the bike and removed the sign from the post and lifted the bike up and off the sign post.

Raleigh M-20

Location

Talman Ave & Fullerton Ave
2428 N Talman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
seat post rusted/stuck into seat post shaft handlebar shifters (disconnected) broken pedals beat up deraileur removed, replaced with spacer new chain on old, rusty gears

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike is usually kept unlocked in enclosed side yard not visible from the street
Incident Description: 
I last saw my bike in the side yard of my 3-unit building on Sunday night, July 10, at about 8pm. On Monday morning, July 11, at about 7am, I went out to ride to work, and found it missing. My roommate's bike, also unlocked, was still on the scene. The side yard is behind a 6-foot high solid wooden gate, and is not visible from the street. We've had some problems recently with the gate not latching at blowing open in the wind.

Schwinn Cruiser (women's)

Location

No Parking Sign in Parkway (Just East of Building's Driveway)
441 W. Oakdale Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Dark (Forest) Green and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My Women's Schwinn Cruiser is 4-speed and was not brand new but had very little use so was in very good condition. The body of the bike is dark green and the handlebars are silver as are the fenders (aka splatter guards)on the front and back tires. The seat is black with silver springs and squeaks when it goes over bumps. The bike had a light attached on the top of the handlebars near the center. The light is a push button light and rectangular. It is the type of bike that you have to pedal backwards in order to brake. The tires are solid black and one of the tires is missing its valve cap. The lock is a Schlage (Model# 999218) .

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 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?: 
about 6 days
Incident Description: 
While the bike picture is not my exact bike it is very similar. My bike was locked to a No Parking sign in the parkway just left of the driveway to my apartment building. After I returned home from dinner on Sunday night my bike was still where I had locked it and when I left for work on Monday morning at 7:00am I am 99% sure it was still there but when my boyfriend left for work half an hour later the bike was not there. The bike along with the lock were taken but the street sign appears undisturbed. I have only been locking my bike in this location since June 23rd and would ride it to work (a mile away) locking it each night to the street sign due to the fact there is no gate, bike rack, or bike storage at my building. If the lock was cut, I would assume it would have been left behind but the fact that the bike and the lock are gone leads me to assume the bike and lock might have been lifted over the sign but I don't know how that would be possible or how it would go unnoticed... The bike was a gift from my mom and I have only had it since Father's Day (June 19th) of this year. This is my second bike to be stolen in two-years so to get it back would be so amazing but I know the odds of that are worse than slim.

Jamis beatnik

Location

Fountainhead Chicago, Foster and Clark.
1263 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11v07279
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3month old Jamis beatnik, all white, white tires, white seat, white electrical tape over scratches on both sides. Black ops pedals (Bmx style) it's a single gear road bike with some pirate stickers and bell. 75 dollar reward and a six pack of good beer

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Someone cut my u lock and ran off with my bike

Specialized dolce

Location

Wabash and Washington outside the Americas best
25 e Washington building by wabash entrace
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2011 - 7:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray frame with light pink handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Broken foot cage on right side, grease marks on handle bars and speedometer located by front break

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?: 
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?: 
8hrs
Incident Description: 
It was parked in the loop. Wabash and Washington .

Unknown

Location

Jeffrey Erickson
5210 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 8:56pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20in
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike! it is a classic single speed road bike. all red. it has red tape on the handle bars. classic features such as, winged bolts for the wheels, grooves on the wheel frame for better braking in wet conditions. I left the newer u-lock w/flat key on the handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
i set the bike up against the a wooden railing, it could of been there for several hours
Incident Description: 
i left my bike outside of my friend's apt. i left my bike unlocked because i was on my way over to another friends house. Plans changed and i stayed the night where my bike was, completly forgetting that it was unlock. the next morning it was missing. it could of been stolen during any time of the night.

1977 vintage raleigh road bike

Location

wicker park
off of milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small male frame, im 5'3 and it fit me perfect
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
vintage white raleigh, white drop handle bars, stolen from apartment porch in wicker park area very beautiful, used not mint

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
for about a month, but it was underneath something and hidden behind alot of other junk. had been there a while untouched and the day we meant to put it together it got stolen
Incident Description: 
http://velospace.org/node/16790 not the same bike, but similar body. it had white drop handle bars, plenty of scratches.... used but wonderful to ride. it was within the gate of the porch, was there for a month, wheels were not attached, underneath a blanket and behind other stuff. silly but it got stolen the day we meant to put it together. possibly stolen while friends were inside the apt pretty bummed about this

GT GTB Track Bike

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

Location

Logan Square CTA Blue Line Stop
2620 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Profile bullhorn handlebars without tape, single Dia-Comp bar-end brake lever on the left side. Faded GT BMX top-tube foam pad. Red bandanna tied around head tube.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bicycle to the fence near the stairs and bike racks inside the turnstiles at the Logan Square CTA Blue Line stop between 8:30am and 9:00am on Monday, July 11. When I returned to the station around 6:45 pm, the bicycle was no longer there. There was no sign of the lock or my helmet that I had left hanging from the handlebars. I called CTA at 1-888-YOUR-CTA thinking the bicycle may have been removed by CTA employees because it was locked to the fence and not the bike racks (they were all full due to the crazy rain storm that morning). The woman I spoke to said that CTA does not remove bicycles from the fence and that it had likely been stolen.