Recent Reports

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

421 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV125C0602E
Size: 
15L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only a few months old, has pinhead locking spokes

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a street sign with a newer u-lock with a flat key. Bricks on sidewalk were dug up, looks like sign was pulled out of the ground, they took the bike off the sign and put the sign back in the ground.

Bianchi Milano

Location

Common area of condo building
1742 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 8:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
16.5"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition silver Bianchi Milano with original RED trim - Red handles, red leather seat with built-in rear lights, and red-wall tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike had been in the common garage area for 3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was moved from garage to common area within building through garage door and two locked inner doors - two bikes stolen at this time and old black/green Huffy was left in front of building (assuming what thief rode in on) - They left our garage door and inner door open and came back for the Huffy in the middle of the following night.

schwinn suburban

Location

apartment
maplewood and wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 3:25pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
25-27in medium
Color: 
metallic orange-brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
decent condition, tires and rims are somewhat old. gear-shift cables have rusted through. front brake barely works, rear brake cable recently replaced (black cable tubing)

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours?
Incident Description: 
our apartment building has had frequent (more than 3 incidents in 5 months) security issues lately and took the time to crack the u-lock from my bike and leave no trace. they came in through a hole in the fence where our landlord inlaid the mailboxes, into the area between the front house and the coach-house which we live in. from there, they cracked the lock on our bikes and walked out. based on previous break-in attempts, it is most likely the same person or people watching us for new goodies.

schwinn, unsure

Location

apartment
maplewood and wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium, 25-27 in
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rims are replacements, light rust but not a lot. tires are somewhat new. The black grip tape on the right handlebar is coming undone, left side is fine. rear brake no longer works, cable slips. small rust spots in few numbers. "working bikes" sticker about a foot below the 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?: 
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?: 
5-8 hours
Incident Description: 
our apartment building has had frequent (more than 3 incidents in 5 months) security issues lately and took the time to crack the kryptonite u-lock from my bike and leave no trace, along with a second bike of ours: an orange/brown female frame swhinn suburban with rusted rear brake and gear shift cables. they came in through a hole in the fence where our landlord inlaid the mailboxes, into the area between the front house and the coach-house which we live in. from there, they cracked the lock on our bikes and walked out. based on previous break-in attempts, it is most likely the same person or people watching us for new goodies.

Huffy Good Vibrations

Location

Private yard
Albany & North
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Friday, May 27, 2011 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
26" Cantilever Beach Cruiser
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VERY Distinctive bicycle! CHOPPER. 26x1 3/8 Shimano 3-speed Coaster Brake rear wheel. 12" front wheel. Wide cruiser bars and fat springer saddle. Hand-painted, white script on headtube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
48 Hours
Incident Description: 
Any information will be taken anonymously by any employee of Rapid Transit Cycle Shop 1900 W. North Ave. Chicago, Il.

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

NW corner of Clark & Devon
6406 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60214361F
Size: 
LARGE
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I bought this bike just over 2 months ago. Aside from being a li'l dirty it was in mint condition. There were no identifying stickers, but it had a pink handlebar light, a Schwinn gel seat cover and under seat tool case. I also had an extender stem installed to raise the handlebars.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I'd ridden over to a bar to hang out with some friends. The bike rack I locked it up to was right next to the bus stop and in front of the bar next to the bar I went into. There were people out smoking on the street, so whoever the thief was had some cojones :/

Cannondale Quick Fem 6 Hybrid - Blue

Location

Stolen at North Avenue Beach at the Castaways Boat House
North Avenue / Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
Locked with cable & ULock to another bicycle & pole/railing
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen midday at North Avenue Beach lake front boat house on a busy, sunny day. It was cabled to another bike & ulocked to a metal fence/railing at the boat house. The cable was cut and bicycle taken.

Kona Dew Plus

Location

Bucktown Pub
1658 W Cortland St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
It had a 52 cm frame,
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in good condition, only a year old. it has a rear rack. Nothing too unique though.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
at most 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I was in the pub for 2 hours from 8-10, I came out, and the bike and were lock just gone. (There were other bikes still locked to rack).

2008 Redline 925

Location

Apartment / house
Honore and Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICS8B00533
Size: 
44cm
Color: 
orange/tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is meant for someone of shorter stature and has numerous small chips in the paint, a chain tensioner on the driveside of the track ends, a 3T stem, drop handlebars with tan/cork colored bar tape, black planet bike front and rear full fenders, and the front wheel is a Mavic Aksium rim with radial laced bladed spokes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 with a ulock through the front wheel and frame to a metal railed fence overnight in an enclosed front year. The thief cut the bars of the fence to get to the bike. Bike was most likely still locked to itself when stolen.

Schwinn/GT

Location

Mont Clare Metra Train Station
7007 W. Medill Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 6:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No particularly distinguishing features. 21 speeds. Front wheel suspension. Good condition.

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?: 
11:16 am - 7:05pm ~ 7h 49m
Incident Description: 
I locked it at the provided metal U's at the train station. Upon returning later that day, it was not where I had left it. It was gone with the lock

Schwinn mens

Location

1518 W. Jonquil Ter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
14 years old, headlight bracket, taillight bracket with taillight, water 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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all winter, locked to pole and other bike
Incident Description: 
The neighbor left the garage door up between 1pm and 6pm. When I entered the garage at 7pm I noticed that both bikes were missing and the cable lock was left dangling on the pole.

Schwinn Women Inspired

Location

1518 W. Jonquil Ter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
light blue/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 yrs old, headlight and taillight mounting brackets

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?: 
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?: 
all winter
Incident Description: 
Our neighbor left the garage door up sometime between 1pm and 6pm. When I went to the garage at 7pm, the garage door was down and I saw that our bikes were gone, the lock left dangling to the post.

Motobecane Messenger

Location

my house
2709 N St. Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ias6080530
Size: 
49cm frame
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Motobecane with white letters and white accessories (saddle, vittoria tires, handlebars, toeclips). The blue paint has a kind of dark silver/metallic hue. Bullhorn handlebars with break on lefthand side only. Flip flop hub. Two white LED lights. Last seen with ulock attached to bike. Small dent on top of frame near saddle. White toeclips not seen in attached photograph. New College of Florida sticker affixed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12-18 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from infront of my apartment in Logan Square. The newer u-lock w/flat key was attached by the top tube to the fence and then fence was smashed at the bottom so that the post could be freed and the bike taken. I'm assuming that the white handlebars/toeclips/tires are probably pretty muddy as my front yard is very wet from the rain.

Bianchi Axis Cylocross Roadbike 2004

Location

Corner of Campbell & Grace -
3800 N Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Celeste Green Fade to Navy at Seat tube "Bianchi" Bright Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good Condition, Carbon Fork, Spd Pedal, Fenders, Matching handle Bar Tape, Shimano 105 STI Brake levers, Velcro Alligator Chainstay protector

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Rode bike to friend's house at 7:30AM. Locked bike to "Speed Hump Ahead" sign on west side of Campbell 30 feet north of Grace. Also locked front tire to frame with separate lock. Was dog sitting for friend. Came back from dog walk at 3:20PM. Bike was still there. Put dog in house and fed. Came down to move bike a little after 5:00PM bike was gone. U-lock was pried apart and laying in parkway. Sign is directly across from mostly vacant industrial area - WGN STudios, Electric Company, Basic Wire and Cable. So, though residential street not a lot of "eyes" on location. Probably was spotted earlier and came back with tools.

Trek 800 Mountain Bike

Location

Harlem and Irving Mall
4104 North Harlem Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 11:49am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
No idea
Size: 
18 inches I think
Color: 
Black with teal logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Wear and tear, has after market seat with tear in right side. Flag sticker on front wheel spokes, and plastic lock holder on main cross bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
30 Min
Incident Description: 
Dont know what to say, left for 20 min locked up bike and gone when I came back.

Huffy, Cranbrook

Location

4800 n Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" Ladies Bike
Color: 
Powder Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. It has a powder green frame with cream fenders and a brown imitation leather seat. The tires have white walls and the grips are rubber.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked up my bike after my morning commute to the Ravenswood Metra Station like I do every day but when I stepped off the train at the end of the day it was GONE. It was parked along side the rest of the commuters' bikes on the north side of Lawrence Ave.

Windsor, Tourist

Location

Stone Building
320 E. Superior Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a 27 speed that I bought for touring across the US. The bike is in good shape for I bought it 2 years ago and never made the trip. One distinguishing feature is the cap at the end of the left handle bar is missing.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
Interestingly there were other bikes on rack but they all U-locks. I guess the cable was just cut and taken with the bike.

Batavus Tour de l'Europe

Location

Apartment building
4529 N Greenview Ave. Apt. 2E
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 23, 2011 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly worn 1970s' frame with new freedom wheels, schwalbe tires, rav-x stem, seat, new pedals, full fenders (black plastic), and moustache handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was behind a locked door inside my apartment building; there were no signs of forced entry, and either someone left both doors open or it was someone with a key. The two bikes next to it were left.

Trek Antelope

Location

Bucktown / Wicker Park
2111 W Churchill St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wish I had it....old bike
Size: 
21" i think....fits a grown male
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
old bike, no fork shocks, wired for computer, bar extensions, foot clips, had orange sticker on seat post from college - State College, PA registration number, rear derailer not functional.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 - 4 days. It was my patio. Locked to a tree.
Incident Description: 
perp entered our locked and gated patio, cut the lock, took the bike.

LeMond Chambery

Location

Belden Center
350 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3421913
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Yellow and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Purchased from Johnny Sprockets and has a Johnny Sprocket sticker on the frame. Also has a Belden Center bike sticker (Name of Building it was registered in) on the frame.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was locked inside the buildings own bike storage room
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from around late April through May 7. I didn't notice it stolen until it was brought up at a building meeting on May 18th. I know of one other expensive bike being stolen in the same time period.