Recent Reports

bmx bright orange

Location

lakeview
707 w wavelad ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
it looks very new and the color is very bright

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
not sure how it happen i just bought the bike and i left it in front of my building like i always do but that sat morning when i came out it was gone

2014 Trek X-Caliber 6

Location

Apartment
1535 W Grace Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU113C9934H
Size: 
17.5 Frame; 29"Tires
Color: 
Back Matte / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New;

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 wooden pole, railing, 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 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from a second story balcony at 1535 W Grace. The bike was left secured to the wooden balcony railing with a Kryptonite U-Lock at 11:00pm, 1/31/2014. At 3:00PM 2/1/2014, the bike was found to be missing and the railing of the balcony was broken.

Cyclepro Rendevous

Location

Residential apt. bldg. garage
825 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
903200017
Color: 
Light grey or white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
**In the photo, the bike in question is the one on top.** It's a single speed with a fairly aggressive ratio; all-black wheels with locking nuts; drop bars with older Shimano 105 shifters (and matching crank arms); Crank Bros Eggbeater 2.0 pedals; last seen with white 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About a year
Incident Description: 
Upon returning home after a couple hours' absence, I noticed the garage door was open and the bike was gone.

trek 520

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

Location

mckinley park
3700 south wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
straight blade fork, jaand rear rack

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
months stored indoors
Incident Description: 
broke gang way gate open and entered garage removed bike then headed south.

Tirreno Razza 2000

Location

Hot Doug's
3324 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red with black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The only differences from the picture are that I put black tape on the handle bars, the pedals are chunky plastic with straps, and the front tire has is a black gatorskin. Notice the custom skull and crossbones on the front right fork; that is custom, there is no other bike like this in the city. Please spread the word.

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?: 
four days
Incident Description: 
Exact date and time of theft are unknown. Locked bike in garage Sunday (1/26) morning after work and noticed it was gone on Thurday (1/30). Someone else had to have left the door unlocked at some point.

Escape 2

Location

Reside 707 at Sheridan apartments
707 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C12C4412
Size: 
MD/2
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had computer wires (I kept computer with me), mud guards, cage pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike cage at building was broken into with violence, bike lock was broken with violence, bike stolen and have thief caught on video. Thief is held at jail.

Trek Navigator 2000

Location

Condominium Residence Garage
1464 S Michigan Ave Unit 1409
Chicago 60605 , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 27, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTUIEE701T
Size: 
21 inch Frame
Color: 
Medium Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mileage meter (color black) on right side of handle bar, gray battery operated head lamp on left side of handlebar. My initials and or name are written or marked where it it not in plain view; like under the top frame bar. Also had a rear standard battery operated red light flasher on back of seat stem. Bike is a Trek Navigator.

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?: 
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?: 
Since 09/01/2013
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured with a cable lock. The cable was secured through the front wheel and top frame bar and then locked around a 8 inch round drain pipe. With 240 some odd units in bldg. about every other person has one if not two bikes locked in the same garage. Most likely, an inside job. Some thief probably wanted it for their kid or to sell for drug money. Person who parks in the space next to mine has two brand new bikes secured the same way. So it is a case of a thief's choice of what he or she prefers.

State Bicycle

Location

Logan Square
Palmer and Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue with red wheels. Very easy to spot.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I just bought a garage door opener keychain remote, and apparently they are very easy to accidentally activate in your pocket, and have a super good range, so my garage door stayed open all night the other day. I woke up to find my bike gone. Please help if you see it! This really sucks, it was my prime mode of transportation and cost me $450. Thanks everyone.

DBS Winner

Location

My garage
Lawndale and Palmer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 27, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition. Kind of an olive green. Derailers removed. Black grip tape.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen out of my garage at some point in the last couple days. It's not the exact bike in the picture but same model and color.

Raleigh

Location

old town school of folk music
4545 N lincoln ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 27, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u119-k11-765
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Medium to good. Big blue platform pedals.

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?: 
4-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at the Old Town School on Lincoln Ave, and left my bike to dry inside in an open storage area. I went on break and it was taken and then lead through the back of the building

Lemond Sarthe (made by Trek)

Location

HOME
215 West Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Sliver with yellow markings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. This image I have uploaded is from the internet because it provides the best image. My bike has two attached black bags (at handlebars and under seat). It also has my name on it with a Team in Training tag.

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?: 
It was in the corner of the garage
Incident Description: 
I am not certain when the bike was stolen but sometime within the last few weeks. It was in a locked garage so I am not certain how the thief entered.

Schwinn Paramount

Location

Sawyer & Addison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium/Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Bright white handlebar wrapping, Ramshorn Handlebars, Black seat w/octopus on back, has cursive white lettering on rear brace spelling "Paul Lamberti", Mismatched black tires.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Someone walked in through an open Garage door and stole it.

Lite speed M1

Location

Condo
1808 S. Michigan, #24
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, loose front tire, add on aerobars, speedometer, two water cages, two bike bags with bike tools

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was inside my personal garage in my condo building
Incident Description: 
My bike was taken out of my personal garage. The front tire was not on the bike, and was also taken. My bike shoes were still attached to the peddles, also obviously taken.

2009 KHS - FLITE 220

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

Location

Target
4466 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52.5 cm frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. It's a 2009 KHS Model Flite 220 Blue, thin black seat. The image above is the exact bike.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Roughly 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
The male thief took the bike from our son outside an opened retail establishment: Target. The bike was last seen outside of the Target in Uptown on the north side of the building. It was stolen at 5:51 p.m. on 1/16/2014 (recorded here as 6:00 pm, your system will not allow the actual time). The thief watched him go into Target then took the bike. Together with Target’s Assets Protection Specialist, we have seen the man on tape in camera footage captured by the outdoor Target cameras. The video is preserved for the detective to follow-up with Target and retrieve the recording. The thief was wearing a black North Face-like jacket and wearing a black skull cap. The bike had a white helmet attached to it. It was also stolen. We are not sure of the brand; however, it's believed to be: Airius. There are two, orange, highly visible reflectors on the front accenting each side of the head.

Aventon mataro

Location

Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
3319 North Clifton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 13, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
52
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black bike with new neon green time trial bars and a sram crank

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
somebody cut the lock and took the bike

1986 Fuji Absolute fixed gear conversion

Location

house
2426 n janssen st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Purple with white forks. Oringinal Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stripped. Hybrid. 80s purple with white forks. Grime from tape residue on bike. OEM handlebars. Aftermarket Back rim, pedals,and crank. Original black foam padding on handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Still there as roomate came home at 3 in the morning and i returned at 8 the next morning to find it stolen

1978-83 Panasonic Road DX-2000 "Largest Bike I have ever seen"

Location

Old World Bicycle
902 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 30, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
68cm or 72cm 28"
Color: 
Black with White Tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is dirty and old but beautiful. I put pull back English style bars on it and fenders. It is the biggest bicycle frame I have ever seen. Plus it has white tires. 27" steel wheels. I miss it and want it back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Just over night
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen outside of Old World Bicycle. Sorry

Trek 4300 (2002)

Location

Rogers Park Metra
Greenleaf
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBI0415CB1D
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle not in great condition but has minimal rust. Back fender only. Bicycle license under frame.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at Rogers Park Metra Station on Greenleaf at 5:45PM and was missing at 11:00PM

Gudereit 14 gear Rohloff

Location

2943 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very rare german brand, with sticker "Radlager Tuebingen" on the frame. 12 years old, very good condition.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Not sure when exactly the bike was stolen. Has been locked to the bike rack for around 2 months. Bike rack is inside a locked garage in an appartment building. Bike had been stolen from same location two years ago and through this website I got it back!!! Now it's gone again. Very frustrating.

Trek

Location

apartment
853 N Wolcott Ave Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 4, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek frame with Raleigh front fork. Road bike outfitted. Aero bars. White Aliante 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Could have been stolen anytime in the two or three weeks prior to January 4th, 2014. I am not certain how the stairway could have been accessed.