Recent Reports

Schwinn Discover 700c Mens Hybrid Bicycle

Location

Walmart Supercenter
4626 Diversey Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNO
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a black rack on the back.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Was parked outside a Walmart over on Diversey Ave. Dad went in, came out an hour later, no bike.

fuji sagres

Location

2512 S Trumbull
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
large front basket

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
locked behind a gated area Sunday 5pm to 3am tuesday

Raleigh Cadent

Location

2512 S Trumbull
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rolf vector front wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
locked behind a gated area Sunday 5pm to 3am tuesday

80s ladies schwinn le tour

Location

little village
trumbull & 26th
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two flat tires, white handle bar tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
inside gated apartment building 5pm sunday noticed gone 3am tuesday
Incident Description: 
don't know if someone from building cause gate is locked or if someone hopped the gate.

kona smoke 2009

Location

little village
trumbull & 26th
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rear rack with two collapsible baskets, sticker on seat post saying eastside cyclery from east nashville, tn.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was inside the locked gate of my apartment building at 5pm on sunday and i noticed it was gone at 3am tuesday
Incident Description: 
don't know if it was a person in my building or someone hopping the gate to get to the bikes...but 4 bikes stolen in all.

Raleigh Misceo 20

Location

Ukrainian Village
819 Damen Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 4, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U132K01019
Size: 
55 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Disk brakes black strp on front and black frog lights

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with cable and u-lock to a push mower in my garage. Garage door was open. Thief disassembled the lawn mower to remove bicycle.

Paul Frank cruiser

Location

3303 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Green with alligators on the seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent shape. Bright green. White basket. Alligators on the seat

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?: 
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?: 
A couple months. Usually lock it in front of my dorm
Incident Description: 
My friend saw a black man with a dark coat riding off on my bike west on 33rd street. It was stolen from Illinois Institute of Technology

Trek Mountain Bike

Location

Apartment Building
Pine Grove and Patterson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Painted a solid silver/grey (does not say Trek on it)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new, had a light on the front bar, water bottle holder, a tiny black bag below the seat, a zip tied gold medal-type identifier (for storing the bike in my building)

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?: 
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 17/18 hours
Incident Description: 
I had locked the bike (including the tire) as usual. Normally I bring my bike in, but I didn't and fell asleep early. This morning it was gone. Unfortunately I don't have a picture, but the right speed will only go up to 6/7, and is very difficult to go down to lower speed. Right brake (rear) is much more loose than left.

2012 SE Draft single speed

Location

augusta and rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
43 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike is basically new. mostly stock. "grandma seat" gel cruiser seat, stickers for uprise, bluetown, nightmare, and especially for "Alternatif" french skateboard shop. no one else will have this sticker in chicago. (if it is still on bike.) handlebars cut down one inch on each side. 650c wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
bike was on porch with other bikes at residence, locked gate to yard on first floor. bikes on thired follr porch

Trek 7000

Location

street outside of residence
801 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU359C1076H
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some chipping on the paint. Flashing lights hanging from front handlebar (white light) and from seat (red light)

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up at 6pm on November 25th, 2013 with a U-lock attached through the frame to a street sign. The tires were locked to the bike with Pinhead locks. The street sign was cut in half in order to remove the bicycle- the lock was gone as well. I discovered the bike missing and the street sign cut when I went outside at 7:00am on November 26th. The bike was locked to a street sign on Plymouth Ct just south of Polk St, across the street from Bar Louie and right next to the 801 S Plymouth Ct condominium building.

Raleigh Sports

Location

Green Line Harlem CTA station
South Blvd.
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large 21
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BIG front basket, rear rack, kickstand, 5 speed stem shifter.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
Was parked very near the CTA entrance

Windsor 29er Cliff Pro

Location

Condo building
2225 W.Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29" wheels, large frame (maybe 19"?) visibly larger than standard mountain bikes
Color: 
Silver with black fork and hadlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black front fork with Rockshox Dart III shocks. Straight handlebars. Black and grey saddle. Water bottle holder mounted on diagonal of frame. Scuffs along top of diagonal from lock. Metal pedals, missing some yellow reflectors. Barrel-shaped front headlight. Red light mounted on saddle post.

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?: 
Approximately 19 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked condo garage as usual. No place to lock bike to. Theft occurred sometime between 11/19/13 at 7PM and 11/20/13 at 4:15PM. Doors to the garage automatically lock when closed. Garage door automatically closes after ~30 second delay, but not everyone waits to see the door close before driving off. Residents and contractors are in and out of the building regularly, but bike has been stored like this for the past 4 months without incident.

Trek Cross Rip

Location

My home :(
2319 W. Haddon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 22, 2013 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTY214C6586G
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black with Red Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition except black grip tape is ripped on left hand side. At time of theft, there were spoke lights on the front and back tire- one is a Monkey light with multiple patterns, the other standard blue. Red water bottle cage. gator skin tires

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
No tampering evident with lock on basement door. Presume other member of the association accidentally did not close the door.

Viscount aerospace

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

Location

Gold Coast Whole Foods
30 West Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 22, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59
Color: 
blue and white. black and silver fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"fucking invincible" band sticker on top bar, bad wolf coffee on seat post. original decals showing signs of wear. X2 fender. rear light. Front light clip with no flashlight

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?: 
hours

Surly Cross Check

Location

House
2724 N Troy St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
m11124375
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new looking, but some side wall wear on the front and back tires. Old school 3 gear shifter positioned on right side close to the stem (looks like a metallic rectangle with a lever)

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Days

Jamis 21 inches Coda

Location

house
2100 block of Barry
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 22, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u133u13745
Size: 
21 inches
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used 4-5 times: brand new in July. Has reflector, water bottle, flashing lights and lock attached.

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?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
THe bike was not locked because it was in our garage, which was locked.

Giant Escape City

Location

Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
C22L9200
Size: 
women's large frame
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Commuter bike, silver with sky-blue trim, with rack for pannier bags. Continental puncture-resistant tires. I bought it new in 2012.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
Stupid me left the garage door open when I drove my kids to the mall. The theft of my bike was my fault, entirely. If I had not left the garage door open, the bike would have been secure, in a locked garage. My bike was parked near the door. The garage door opens out onto an alley. The thief would have come through the alley.

Volton Boulevard DLX

Location

IIT Kent Law School
565 W. Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is in newer condition. It is only 3 months old It is an electrical bicycle with a rear hub motor. The color is mainly white with blue markings. The brand of the bike is clearly indicated on the frame "Volton". Attached picture will show an illustration of the exact bicycle. It is very unique as I am told by the owner of the company that he has only sold 1 in Chicago and that is mine back in August.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
It was parked directly in front of the IIT Kent Law School on W. Adams Street downtown. This is a high-traffic area which made it unusual that thieves are so brazen to steal it in broad daylight. There are always plenty of bikes parked there, however thinking back, mine had the weakest lock. The bicycle was also probably targeted as it is an electric bike. However, the battery and charging system was in with me in my office at the time of theft.

Trek Fx 7.3

Location

Citibank
Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WT0048C1439G
Size: 
20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. One spoke loose on back tire. Axles replaced with locked axles and seat also locked with special key. My business card is inside seat post.

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?: 
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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to street sign for parking meter parking. Bolt at base removed and bike driven away. Lock not compromised.

Fuji Sport

Location

1415 N Dayton Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PE086IC0083J
Size: 
L/XL
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, missing a spoke in the front wheel

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked when I went into work. After 7 or 8 hours in the office I returned to an empty bike rack.