Recent Reports

Raleigh Detour 3.5

Location

Home
2222 W Augusta
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver handlebars, black seat. Front break squeaks.

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to my porch, about 5 feet above the ground. Thief climbed onto the porch and dismantled my bike.

Bianchi Advantage

Location

Alley north of Birchwood between Seeley and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear tire needs to be replaced and will not take air, silver fenders on front and rear, black metal cargo rack over rear tire, meadow park apartment permit sticker on frame, water bottle holder attached, bell on right side of handle bar, gray LED light on front middle handle bar, red LED light under seat, the seat is a gray and black fabric.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
2.5 years
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into and the bike which had been locked to another bike along with a bike rack by a chain and lock was cut free and stolen. There were several other bikes locked together in this garage and they were all stolen at the same time. It was locked in the garage for so long because I was being treated for cancer. My friend had locked it in her garage to protect it, she went out to get it today to give it back to me, only to find that it had been stolen. It was there this morning. Please help me find my bike.

Trek 1.2 2013

Location

Gleacher Center
450 North Citifront Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU274C5029G
Size: 
58
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is equipped with pitlocks on both wheels and a seat.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from the University of Chicago bike rack.

Cannondale F700

Location

business/apartment building
4750 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
154467FA5WL
Size: 
full size
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cannondale F700 model,looks brand new, shiny metallic blue color, has water bottle holder, holder for bike pump, attached bike bag

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was in a residential/commerical building locked bike room, it was stolen out of the room,I put my bike in the locked bike room as I do every day at 9am, and when I returned to the room after work at 6pm my bike was gone. the only way to get into the bike room is with a key that you sign in and out with a front desk clerk. I am unsure how it was stolen but presumably someone familiar with the building's bike room got the key without signing it out or followed someone in and grabbed my bike.

Electra Ticino 7D in Portobello

Location

Meeting Point
Schubas on Southport and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Portobello (like a taupe-brown)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Absolutely excellent condition. A few scratches on the frame. Wicker bike basket, stamped fenders, and a matching bell that has the number 420 on it (not a weed reference). This bike is very distinguishable from other bikes that are the same model because the front fork is chrome rather than the same color as the bike frame. I was doored once and had to replace the bent fork.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was in our yard between our coach house and main house—hidden from street view and someone snuck into the yard and stole the bike. They would have had to jump the fence to get in and out.

2006 Trek 1000T WSD

Location

3508 North Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SC95FK245
Size: 
51 CM frame
Color: 
Mystic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
water bottle holder, fraying on handlebar padding

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?: 
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?: 
1 night

Fuji

Location

2729 N. Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Should have a bike lock around the bottom. Single gear, not fixed.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days

Specialized Rockhopper? (Early 2000)

Location

Home
1335 W Adams
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver (black at the front and black/red logo)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike seat recovered with sparkle vinyl(now old and not so sparkly). Black bell, Bell Sports Radian Light Set, new black brake levers, cup holder on bottom of frame. Right grip has a hole at the end. The bike is over 10 years old, so has lots of scuff/scrapes but overall works fine. I don't have a picture, but it looks a lot like this bike ( http://tinyurl.com/nr3y3al )

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
It appears someone climbed a large gate, breaking a metal spike in the process. There were several bikes in the back courtyard, however as this bike was the only one with full tires, it seems the perpetrator chose that one last. The other bikes where strewn in the court yard.

Jamis Commuter 1

Location

Lincoln Square
4800 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
HU0702500
Size: 
24 inch?
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good has bell and back fender is broken

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours

Motobecane Super Mirage

Location

Family member's house
Kilpatrick
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Not sure exactly, men's
Color: 
reddish orange w/ mint handle wraps
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
reddish orange bike frame with mint green/blue handle wraps and mint green/blue water bottle holder, good condition, black gear tubes.

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?: 
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 locked in a driveway next to a house locked to a fence, the fence was cut, not the lock.

Cannondale F900

Location

Home - Garage
1951 W Race
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue / Dark Blue Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thin city tires. Mismatched shifters on the handlebars. Dark leopard print saddle. Long black seat post. Black rear rack. Shimano M424 SPD Pedals. Blown head shock. Fatty front fork.

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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
My bike (and my landlord's bike) were stolen last night from a locked tool shed behind the house. Pretty ballsy move as the only access to that building is from our backyard and there's a motion sensor light trained on the shed's door. They even locked the doorknob lock when they left.

Trek FX

Location

5528 Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5 inch frame
Color: 
Silver/ Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear reflector was bent at a very strange angle. It had a padded slip-on seat at the time of theft.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
I had my bike in the back of my locked car (a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer). Someone forced the lock and took the bike.

2012 KHS CIDI8

Location

TLC APARTMENT BUILDING
5419 South Harper Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
UA0133737
Size: 
21
Color: 
Silver/Cedar Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; new. Has two rear side collapsable bike baskets and black mount on front handle bar (for detachable basket). Squeaks when you pull the rear brake.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours.
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of apartment building around 7pm on 4 Sep 2013. Discovered bike was stolen 5 Sep 2013 around 7:45am. Pole was cut and bike removed. Other bike remained. Neighbor explained they saw the dismantled pole upon their return home on 4 Sep 2013 around 11:00 pm. Pole was a clean cut. Pics of crime incident taken.

Gary Fisher

Location

645 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked outside 645 N. Michigan building on (next to TGI Fridays) Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus around 7:50am and found missing around 6pm that day

Trek 920

Location

Kipling Estates
Bayhill Lane
Shorewood , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in good/excellent condition. The bike has no paint issues and the mechanical equipment was just tuned up and in great condition. There are Brand New tires and Presta valve tubes. There are a few distinguishing things on the bike. There is a gold/yellow Spokes sticker at the base of the seat post, the pump holder is cracked and will not hold a bike pump. The seat had a small scuff on the back side near the red Trek logo.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I rode to a neighbor's house to pick up my daughter, who also rode a bike, and laid the bike down in the driveway near the garage door. The kids were outside playing and came in at 9:10 pm and the bike was there. We left at 9:15pm and the bike was gone. We drove the neighborhood and I searched the bike path near the home but couldn't find the bike. There were a few cars on the street with people sitting in them and they said the saw nobody riding a bike.

Felt F85

Location

Jordan's Apartment
3543 N. Greenview Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. White handlebars, Running Away Multisport store logos, white seat, handlebar wrap is a bit disgruntled, loose front brake cantilever.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a tree in the fenced in backyard of my apartment building. The bike was locked to a long limb on a tree, and the perp had to break off multiple smaller limbs to slide the bike lock (newer U-lock with flat key) up the longer limb to be able to obtain the bike.

Specialized Langster

Location

1706 w 17th
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black/grey and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small black/grey langster (it always looks kind of plum colored to me) with grey/white writing, white suguino messenger crankset, white (dirty) handlebar tape on bullhorn style bars, new rear wheel (double walled), 18 tooth freewheel, white rear tire, white rear brake, black front tire and brake.

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?: 
Bike had been in the covered porch area of my coach house residence for a few days
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was locked inside the covered porch area of the coach house I live in, in the Pilsen area (ie, the bike was not locked, but the door was locked). It was there last night around midnight and missing when I left the house this morning at 6:30. I believe the door was locked when I left, but I was already panicking at the loss of my bicycle and might be remembering wrong.

Critical Cycles Diamond Frame Urban Commuter Bicycle - Single Speed

Location

Milwaukee & California
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black, one white tire, single speed Link to bicycle before accessories were removed: http://www.criticalcycles.com/step-thru-city-bike/1-speed/black-diamond-frame-single-speed-city-bike-249.html

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My frame was either damaged and then taken or I slipped up and didn't lock my bike through both the frame and wheel like I thought I had.

Schwinn

Location

Harlem (O'Hare) Blue Line Station
5550 N Harlem Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, only few years of usage.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at Harlem Blue line station bike rack with a cable lock at 7:30am. When I came back for the bike at 5pm, the entire bike was missing. Other bikes' parts seemed to have been stolen as well since several bikes near mine had missing frames and wheels.

Huffy Santa Fe

Location

Home
W North Shore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
For Smaller Riders - 4"10 to 5"6
Color: 
Mocha Blend (Beige, Brown, Orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage- a little worn. Tears in leather seat, working speedometer.

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?: 
Storage room.
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
Incident Description: 
Someone must have come into the locked storage room of the apartment building by sneaking in, or someone else leaving door ajar. Many other bikes are still safe and remain untouched in that same storage space.