Recent Reports

2 Bicycles --Electra Townie 24

Location

3 story Brownstone
5444 N Winthrop Unit 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Ladies and Men's -- Forward Pedaling
Color: 
Ladies Green/Men's Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Electra Townie 24 speed unique in that pedals are pushed forward Takes pressure off the joints. Ladies Green bike with Silver-gray comfort seat and a silver detachable grocery bike basket attached on front handlebars. Men's Black Bike with black vinyl frame bag.

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Men's (black Townie 24) and Ladies bikes were combo cable locked together on first floor metal porch at rear of building (security camera/enclosed fenced parking area--gate was open) off alley running parallel to Redline south of Bryn Mawr stop @ Catalpa. Bikes were stolen between 9 pm Tues. August 13 and 5 pm August 14 2014.

Orbea onix

Location

Home
3631 n magnolia ave unit 3
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
01101137324
Size: 
T105 woman's
Color: 
White/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in great condition, there is a red light on the back wheel and a blue light on the handlebar . There is a black pack attached to 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was in the basement. I live in a brownstone and you need keys to get in the yard both gates are locked the doors are all locked to the house. We had a break in. The people broke in through the basement window and stole my bike

2011 Specialized Secteur Elite Apex

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2202 N Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602234260F
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a mileage computer and storage sack under seat with riding sunglasses and replacement tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
At the Lincoln Park Zoo where the bike was locked to the rack just north of the back/east Zoo entrance on Cannon. Locked with 3-4 other bikes and cable was cut leaving the other bikes behind but stealing mine.

World S Series Schwinn

Location

Doggy Style Petshop
2023 West Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
8NIDC09B14494
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a back rack. Had a flower sticker on it. Had an Elmhurst College 114 ID number on it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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: 
Bike was parked outside off of Division street while I was watching the USA game at a pub. Came out at the conclusion of the game and the bike was gone. Whats most frustrating is that there were lots of people sitting outside eating in broad daylight.

Roadmaster Granite Peak 26" Men's Mountain Bike, Black

Location

Presidential Towers
555 West Madison
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old.has zefal water bottle holder and a flash light is attached to the handle bars (zefal).Most importantly the handle grips are almost coming out and are not secured properly.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
120 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of the 555 west madison building and when I returned at approximately 9:30 PM CDT,the cable was cut and kept in place of the bike.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Open Books Bookstore, Ltd
213 W Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N9KI45694
Size: 
Small, size 15 or 16
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, like new. Has a black rack on the back. On the frame: Ann Arbor bicycle license 71464 sticker, Two-wheel Tango sticker, 175 W Jackson bike parking sticker. It also has Shimano shifters.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The cable lock was cut in broad daylight in the middle of the day, in front of Open Books on West Institute St. The helmet was locked with it, and was left behind by the thieves.

trek marlin

Location

Navy Pier
lake shore dr
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29er
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, two water bottle holders.

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?: 
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?: 
twenty minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front side of navy pier, we were inside for twenty minutes, came back Bike was gone. We're visiting Chicago from Pennsylvania and wanted to see Chicago from bike. The bike was my girlfriends anniversary gift to me. It was expensive but has much greater sentimental value.

Schwinn caliente

Location

Jefferson Park Transit Station
4917 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink Schwinn Caliente

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
bike was parked at the Jefferson Park train station in the bike parking area for 2 days, came to get bike, was not there neither was lock

Whit Miya road bike

Location

5200 w Cornelia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Long bike pump parallel to the top frame tube. Has a little spike where the bike pump fits into place. Non working bike computer on handlebars (out of battery).

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike stays in the garage.
Incident Description: 
The perpetrator left their bike in our garage.

Kent Gran Convor

Location

Morse red line stop. Lunt street bike lot.
lunt
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair. Old school ten speed with ripped up handlebar fuzz. Small metal rack over rear wheel.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one work day
Incident Description: 
Locked up at the Morse Red Line bike lot. Not sure if the lock didnt catch or they cut it. But they left my helmet there.

fuji road frame single speed

Location

2559 w. augusta blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
about 56? really tall frame
Color: 
grey/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it is a fuji road frame with a 27" rear with a red CST tire and a pista fork with a 700 front with a black and red striped CST tire. it has a BMX stem and handle bars, along with DK iron cross bmx pedals. the frame is painted grey and has the red chipping through. it has an independent trucks sticker on the headtube and a nordic thunder sticker under the seat. The seat is a red sparkly schwinn saddle. it also has a black bottle cage and a lizard skins top tube pad.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from secluded 2nd story porch. while owner was in house.

Giant Yukon

Location

Beach and Dean
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had a speedometer, headlight and bell mounted to the handlebars, new blue plastic pedals and an oversized padded gel seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My neighbor called to ask if I had left the garage open (I hadn't) around 11:00am. They closed the garage then. When I made it home from work at 5:30pm I found the bike missing.

Lemond Big Sky SLT

Location

Clients Home
winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
clear coated aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VGC New steel front fork, White Tomasso Seat, White handlebar tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 mins
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to fence, walked clients dog came back and bike was gone.

Diamond Back Response XE 29er Mountain Bike

Location

Union Station
400 Block of W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just a few months old! 6" amber light on front, no kick stand. Flashlight attached to handle bars along with a cell phone 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 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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen along with Trek 7200 ladies low hybrid from the bike rack in 400 block W. Jackson by Union Station.

trek 7200 women's hybrid

Location

Union Station
w. jackson between Wacker and Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
crate type basket on back with 6" light.

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?: 
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: 
my bike, along with my husband's bike, was stolen from the bike rack at Union Station.

Standish Journey 10

Location

Burlington Bar
3425 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium men's frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver frame, black bar tape, new wheels, originally had gears but converted to single speed. Still has two different sized sprockets on the front gear and metal loops on the frame where the cables used to go. Has different colored and sized brake levers. I have never heard of Standish or seen another Standish bike out there, so it should be pretty unique.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike on a metal grate that closes the front of a store right next to the Burlington bar on Fullerton at around 11pm to watch a show. When I came back around 1:30, bike, lock, and cable were all missing. I didn't check to see if the grate was cut (as the metal was pretty flimsy), but it's probable that the cable was cut and everything was taken.

Jamis Coda Comp Bike Seat and Specialized Bike Seat from Jamis Coda Elite (Parts Theft)

Location

Clybourn Metra Station bike racks on Ashland Ave.
2001 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17" and 21"
Color: 
Silver Mist Bike and Black Coal Bike. Black Seats.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Jamis Coda Comp Bike Seat is the original one that came with the bike is described as a "Selle San Marco Elba" saddle. The other bike, the Jamis Coda Elite, had a saddle we purchased - the Specialized Riva Road Saddle size 155mm.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
We had two bikes locked up (frame and wheels locked with two U locks and a cable) to the bike racks on Ashland Avenue at the Clybourn Metra station. We left at around 6:45pm and returned at around 11:45pm and both bike seats were stolen. The bike seats were not locked (they were not quick release, either). A light was also stolen.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

2815 W. Jarvis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U84V51092
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Red/white ("Rust/Bone"--manufacturer)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition--some scratches. Installed front and rear fenders, adjustable stem, water bottle cage, and ergo handlebar grips.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Thief entered into garage door that may have been left unlocked.

Canondale XR800

Location

3088 N. Elbridge
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange 56CM Kinesis alu fork chrome rear wheel - Mavic Ksyrium (darkk gray rim) front wheel - Mavic classics (light gray rim) Paul brakes - black dura ace 9sp brake/shift levers FSA silver (gossamer?) crank ultegra rear & front derraileurs white bar tape ultegra spd-sl pedals well worn white selle italia flite gel flow sadde (with blue tint from wet jeans black stem (maybe salsa moto ace) bars Deda 42CM

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
garage door possibly reopened from closed and bike was missing when door was closed

Specialized Sirrus

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

Location

Apartment Storage Area
North Ave. & Hudson Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Electric Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (1 year old)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
Unknown exact incident date. Last time seen 4 weeks ago in locked basement storage area. Bike was U-locked to a chain fence inside storage area. Bike, lock and helmet are all gone. This area is well protected to intruders so it could be someone who lives in the building and has access to the storage area. Bike was reported on 8/11/14 to be at Ciclo Urbano in Humboldt Park to be repaired.