Recent Reports

2010 Fuji Roubaix 1.0

Location

Residence
2111 West Caton Street 1N
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SICFJ9L04406
Size: 
56
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, black and white color.

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?: 
All day
Incident Description: 
I went into my garage at about 9pm Sunday, Sept 8, 2013. I saw my bike was missing from my garage, somehow stolen.

Raleigh — Rush Hour 2011

Location

801 S Wells St.
801 South Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basic wear, some paint chips came off from using my lock. Bullhorn Handlebars with Gaffer tape affixing the handlebar tape, note on the left of the step there is tape piled up to make a bigger diameter for my bike lamp. No rear break, just front break.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked over night outside my door as many times. This time i came out to no bike being there. Although I know about street sign poles being unscrewed this was not the case. someone must have cut the lock.

2010 Motobecane Jury

Location

Northwood Cleaners
1617 North Wood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
aside from some dirt / grease on the undersides and outside the bottom bracket, there's a small dent near the middle, upside of the top tube. i had a couple laminated stickers slipped between the front wheel spokes. one of which was a logo for Low Dive Brewing. the stem was white (and short). front brake only, with chrome brake lever on left handle; black Oury mountain grips. Saddle in photo was replaced the morning of this incident with a black brooks saddle with bronze buttons on the backside.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
my bike was locked to a bike rack on wood, just north of north avenue. my girlfriend's bike was locked to mine. we left them overnight, last seen around 10pm Saturday (9/7) night. we returned around 4pm the next day to find our bikes missing as well as both U-locks.

Sempion

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

Location

Home
4907 N. Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58.5
Color: 
Lightblue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
80's frame. Distinguising marks are: Columbus SL stamped into rear frame stays. Decal says SEMPION on down tube. Front wheel BLACK. Rear wheel silver. Campagnolo crankarms. White seat. Serial Number acid stamped onto bottom of down tube, which is a London Police serial number. May be alpha-numeric. One number/letter smudged in the middle.

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?: 
1 week.
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting in Garage. I think someone accessed the garage using a tool that defeated the automatic door open. I entered the garage to put out the trash and found the door open and the bike missing.

Schwinn Women's Trailway

Location

Condo Building
814 W. University Lane
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28''
Color: 
Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Farely new bike (only 4 months old). White with light blue writing. U-Lock was on the bike at the time it was stolen so it is probably still on there.

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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked apartment building (6 unit building). It was either stolen by a resident of the building or someone broke into the building. The other bike that was in the same spot in the building was not stolen.

Fuji Newest 3.0

Location

Lincoln Park
Halsted and Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm. frame, 27 in. wheels
Color: 
Black with red details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, regular wear and tear, scratches, etc. Gear shifters are housed in break levers

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?: 
5 minutes

Trek 1.2 WSD Womens

Location

Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu357c1106d
Size: 
50
Color: 
White with gray and pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition womens Trek 1.2 WSD in white with pink and gray accents. Original white handlebar tape was replaced with black tape. I believe it is a size 50.

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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored outside on a third floor free standing balcony. Thief climbed fire escape and jumped across 4 other free standing balconies to reach bike (handprints and tire tracks can be seen on top of grills going across balconies).

Vintage schwinn cruiser road bike

Location

Apt
1733 n Fairfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Original vintage schwinn seat, red cords and pink 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was hidden behind a stairwell in front if my house. Someone got in through mildly secure gate and took 1 of 2 bikes sitting there unlocked. In south Logan Square neighborhood

Raleigh

Location

1137 W Fillmore St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older black bike with brand new tires. High handle bars and a wide seat. Yellow brake cables.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up in my gated and locked back yard in a spot that was visible from the street for 24 hours. I noticed my bike was missing and filed a police report right away. My bike has yellow brake cables that were really unique and it probably still has the U-lock locked to the frame (newer U-lock with flat key). Please let me know if you see this bike.

schwinn

Location

City of freshmarket
Devon and kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Pretty big frame
Color: 
Blue handle bar, black frame and white wheels.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
Was not lock.
Incident Description: 
So this is what happen I left my bike outside of a local store and next to carts and it have camera and everything their then I went inside and buy some stuff then 3 min later it got stolen when I came out didn't see who took it people told me it was a male and they didn't know which way so I went to the store and ask for a camera from that time and they show it to me I have proof of that person taking it but noting the police can do about it I file a report and so on.

2012 VIVA PISTA

Location

627 w surf street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red frame with white patches under the logo on the seat tube and down tube. white grip tape on track style drop bars. a silver bell that looks like a pizza cutter. fixed gear. black low profile fenders. silver rims

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The fence that the lock was locked to was cut: it looked as if the bar of the fence was cut with bolt cutters or a type of snipping tool. The lock and bike were then lifted up off the pole. The lock was removed with the bike.

Trek 7100 (2011-2012)

Location

Harold Washington Library
400 south state street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically brand new. Had Topeak rack on back as well as Topeak black basket. On the front is a white bike light. Right pedal is damaged.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Lock was only through the front wheel and front part of the frame. Bike frame and back tire were taken, front tire was left with lock.

Free Spirit

Location

N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
<50cm frame / 26in wheels
Color: 
White with teal handlebars and teal front fork, black saddle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has small gold bell and round Mirrcycle installed on left handle; silver bottle cage on down tube; collapsible metal cage rear panniers and tension rack (partially stabilized by neon zip ties to seat tube); stickers (Groupon Bike to Work Week on front of head tube, WBEZ on top tube).

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
This bike was in the gangway to a friend's garden apartment: there are only two units there, and gates at either side of the building are locked 24/7. They did not steal my friend's bike, which he stores there safely every day.

Trek Jet 20s

Location

Pratt-Ashland Cooperative
1548 W Pratt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
swtu088k0601g
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Children's 20" bike - like new condition. It was only three months old.

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?: 
Regular storage spot
Incident Description: 
Our son's bike, along with three others, were parked/stored in our building's locked front lobby regularly for the past few months due to drain backup problems in the basement bike room. Sometime between 1:30am and 9:30am on Saturday, thieves somehow got through/around the locked front gate of our building. They proceeded to play the wood frame away from the panes of glass next to the locked front door of our building. This allowed a pane to slip down, and they reached through the open pane to gain access through the front door. One of the four bikes had a U-lock attached just to its back tire; that bike was spared. Our son's bike was his 6th birthday gift and was taken along with 2 adult bikes.

Mercier Kilo WT

Location

Backyard
Jackson Blvd & Lombard Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
U90700155
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mercier Kilo WT set up as a single speed cruiser/townie bike. Black soma sparrow cruiser-style handlebars; wire basket on the front; green oury grips; gold velocity deep-v rims; black fenders; and brooks b-17 light brown saddle. (Picture is of bike before putting on upright handlebars).

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Stupid me. Just bought a new house, and I left my bike unlocked in my backyard while I took my young daughter into the house to get settled. Came back out and the bike was gone (along with my kryptonite mini ulock unlocked in the front wire basket). My fault for not locking it, but bike thieves still suck.

Women's Specialized Rock Hopper

Location

Rise
Roscoe and Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
dark blue with silver lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches on frame and pedals. Right hand grip is slightly sticky and left hand grip has been punctured from falling over. It has a brand new metal basket attached to handle bars. A removable flashing headlight and flashing rear reflector. Also has a mounted rear reflector.

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 street sign.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pay meter side near the patio seating at Rise sushi restaurant. Checked on my bike at 10 pm after dinner and again at 12:00 am and it was still locked up. Came back at approximately 2:00 am to find that my bike and lock were stolen.

Trek 1500

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue, white, red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has a leather Brooks saddle, wired to receive a Garmin 305 bike computer(I still have the computer)

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack outside the Lincoln Park Zoo along with my wifes bike and our bike trailer. We toured the zoo and when we returned, the cable had been cut and my bike was gone. Everything else was untouched.

Scott Speedster S50

Location

1241 Elmwood Ave.
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, good condition. Gatorskin tires. Bontrager saddle and white Bontrager stem piece connecting handlebar to 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?: 
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?: 
less than 4 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the bike through both wheels and frame to a tree. Left the bike for about four hours. When I came back, the bike was gone.

Cannondale Bad Boy

Location

home
821 W Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
End part of one pedal is broken

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?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
The bike is missing from the storage room inside of our condo building.

Cannondale Super X

Location

Armitage and Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
MM21973N
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition Fizik Aliante saddle; Panaracer Messenger T- Serv 700c x 25mm tires; Shimano M520 SPD pedals; Ragbrai Band around the top tube Two Triathalon stickers on the sides #3603

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
It was in the backyard of a friends house where a BBQ was taking place. There were about 15 people and everyone had their bike up against the was inside the fences. It was not locked because i felt safe in an enclosed area, but i was wrong!