Recent Reports

TREK 820

Location

Condo Bldg
2408 W Rice St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SC19A3438
Size: 
Frame Size 19.5, Wheel Size 26
Color: 
Inkwell Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's frame with Puck and Pedal store logo affixed to frame, water bottle cage, rear fender cargo rack/bag, Men's Italia flight saddle, road tires and handlebar, clipless pedals, U-lock combination Kryptolock attached to frame of bike.

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?: 
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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung 6' off the ground inside closed garage with u-lock/kryptolok combination locked to frame. NOTE: PHOTO FROM WEB - REFER TO bike description for accurate identification. Second bike stolen out of a 3 car garage. Security footage under review for suspect description.

Schwinn Varsity 1300 XL

Location

Rogers Park Metra Station
7000 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700c Wheels. The bike is 70" long x 25.5" wide x 43" high
Color: 
Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Only two months old. The seat is red/white, but has blue marks (from my jeans) on it that's extremely hard to clean.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to the Rogers Park Metra's station. I locked my bike on the bike rike underneath the overpass, then went to work. I came back later at around 6:30 and the bike was gone. I'm assuming someone either walked by, or drove by, the metra station was pretty empty at that time, and they decided to just cut the lock and go off with the bike.

TREK 820

Location

Condo Bldg
2408 W Rice St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SC1943541
Size: 
Frame Size 19.5; Wheel Size 26
Color: 
Inkwell Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Men's frame with Puck and Pedal store logo affixed to frame, black water bottle cage, gray rear fender, rear black pouch fastened under seat, Women's split saddle, road tires, black mountain bike flat style handlebars (red detail on sides of handlebar), U-lock combination Kryptolock attached to frame of bike under seat.

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?: 
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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hung 6' off the ground inside closed garage with u-lock/kryptolok combination locked to frame. NOTE: PHOTO FROM WEB - REFER TO bike description for accurate identification. One of two bikes stolen out of a 3 car garage. Security footage under review for suspect description.

'07 Marin Women's Larkspur

Location

Two Sisters Apartments
5123 S. Kimbark Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19 inches
Color: 
purpleish-blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is in good condition. It has tags from a triathlon on the stem under the bike seat. It also has a small pack attached under the seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I kept it there the whole time I lived there. Last checked on 4 weeks prior
Incident Description: 
My bike was missing from the bike room in my building. When I spoke to management, they said that the door to the locked bike room had been kicked in a couple weeks back. My bike had been locked with a combination cable to a metal chain that was bolted into the bike room wall. The cable/lock was also missing with my bike. Management said multiple bikes were taken at once. I am not sure exactly when it was taken because the management did NOT notify the tenants that the break in had occurred. The management company stated that they made a general report to the police.

Nishiki modulus

Location

1151 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Light green / teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White cork tape on handlebars. Paint chipping in places; "nishiki" lettering on bottom tube wearing off. Aftermarket black gel seat in deteriorating condition. Lock receptacle attached to top tube.

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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
I left the bike unlocked on a rack in the back of my moderately-sized apartment complex. The back area is locked from the street and only accessible to other residents, and the bike rack itself is not visible from the street. I normally lock the bike to the rack but neglected to this time. It was left unattended from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon when I discovered it missing.

Schwinn Gateway

Location

DePaul bookstore
2425 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Cream with Burgundy writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Little amounts if rust on chain guard

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike at 9:30pm. Locked front wheel and frame to the bike rack. Came back at a little after midnight and the bike was gone. The cut lock was laying on the ground.

Giant OCR 1

Location

Home
4640 N Saint Louis Ave #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Anatomic drop handlebars, with aerobars - Gatorskin tires (at the time of theft) - Bontrager wireless timer

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?: 
Weeks (it stays in the garage)
Incident Description: 
A neighbor about two houses down on our block reported that 3 boys, about ages 16 to 18 walked into our garage (which was left open), took the bike from off the ceiling-mounted hooks and left. He reported that the boy who took the bike was wearing a white shirt, and that the boys were smoking. Our garage opens into an alley behind Saint Louis Ave. This happened at about 5pm on Sunday, August 4th. There were also three young men who were nearby in a community garden behind our house who overheard us talking with our neighbor about the situation. They took down my phone number and I showed them pictures of the bike, and they said that if they saw the bike around, they would call and let me know. It seemed like they were different than the other three boys he described, as they all had their own bikes, and were trying to help us find the missing one... but who knows. Our neighbor said that the boys who took the bike might live a block or two south of us, but when they left with the bike, they walked north out of our alley toward Leland Ave. We then filed a police report over the phone about 10 minutes later.

Trek 7300FX

Location

my home
2567 E. 71st Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Unsure - fit for my height, 5'6"
Color: 
Silver with some black highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack on back. Bar ends added to stock handlebars. Top bar of frame has sticker in black and silver that reads "Cycle Center Member 2012" and has the number M146.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I've kept my bike locked to itself through the back wheel (with a newish U lock) for several years, in my building's interior, locked courtyard. It had been locked for several days there, and I saw it last Thursday morning when leaving for work. It was gone when I took trash out late Thursday night. No sign of damage to the gate.

Schwinn Traveller

Location

apartment building
Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It looks to be from the late 70s or early 80s but is in extremely good condition. Very light scratches on the frame and some small paint chips. The bike still has the original red foam or sponge on the handlebars. The picture shown is not the bike itself but the exact same model. The only difference being that mine has the red sponge.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside the apartment building next to another bike. I believe that the person must have cut off the cable lock but there was no lock found after. Bike was last seen at 11:00 PM on Sunday Aug 4th and missing at 7:00 AM on Monday Aug 5th. The bike is in very good condition for being a vintage Schwinn. there are only some minor scratches and paint chips and still has the original foam on the handlebars.

2011 Trek Model 7.3 FX

Location

Lincoln Square
2625 W Ainslie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU278C0975H
Size: 
25 in
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver frame Trek 7.3 FX with red trim. Red light indicator on the back of the bike. A Kryptonite bike lock and water bottle holder were also attached to the bike frame.

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?: 
Approximately 24-48 hrs
Incident Description: 
My bike was propped up next to my grill in the courtyard area of my apartment complex. Both the grill and bike were covered by a grill cover but the bike was not locked to anything. Our courtyard area is secured by a gatem which is the only way in and out. I don't believe another resident stole the bike so somebody must have hoped the fence, taken the bike and walked out the gate.

Trek SoHo Deluxe

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

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. The rear rack was removed and replaced with a rack co-pilot rack for a baby seat. Everything else was stock.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Locked up next to the Lincoln Park Zoo Admin building on Clark and Armitage. It was therefor an hour and a half.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to visit the Lincoln Park Zoo for about an hour and a half and it was gone when I returned. My wife's bike that was locked to it was still there and our helmets were left there as well. They also stole the baby seat that was attached to the rear rack. Ed note- user selected U-lock as lock type but later offered: "We had a cable and u-lock. The cable was cut--the u-lock was still in tact."

Schwinn Fastback

Location

Apartment - Roscoe Village
Oakley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Takk-Female
Color: 
Black & White: Cork-wrapped handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very nice female road bike. Cork-wrapped handle bars, bike bag, and clip pedals with platforms on them. Black & White coloring.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was hung up in a private, fenced in backyard in the Roscoe Village neighborhood.

Cannondale hooligan

Location

St. Clement Church
642 W Deming Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
RM82794
Size: 
21 inch wheels; looks like a BMX bike, but bigger; has a left fork front wheel, 3 gears
Color: 
Lime Green with cannondale logo and red flecks of paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (bought 2013 model in October 2012). Bright neon green, but the body has some specks of red paint. Black handle bars with 3 gears (high end). The front wheel is a "left fork" meaning one fork is missing. It looks like a slightly bigger version of a BMX bike. The cannondale logo is in the middle.

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?: 
Chicago
Incident Description: 
I went to a Church retreat at St. Clements (642 W Deming Pl, Chicago, IL ‎) in Lincoln Park. I locked the bike to a pole/sign near the church around 7 PM. When I came out at 11 PM, my bike was gone. I looked around for it and came back the next day as well during daylight and couldn't find it.

1985 Schwinn Traveler Single Speed Rebuild

Location

Van Buren and Wabash
333 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
About 57CM
Color: 
Light Blue w/ all Schwinn Traveler Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle is in fairly recognizable with all original Schwinn decals still present, it has had many of the original parts switched out, the handle bars are virtue pursuit bars, and has tektro brake levers and radius brake callipers, it also has scratches near the top of the seat stays as well that are pretty noticeable because they go deeper then the light blue paint and show the silver underneath.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on a street near but not too close to Lollapalooza, the bike was locked to a street sign post and it was also locked to another bike (Red 1986 Schwinn Le Tour Single Speed, Not Stolen) with two U-Locks and one kryptonite cable. The cable and smaller u-lock was cut/broken and the wheel was loosened to remove the frame and backwheel all that was left was the front wheel, the other bike, the larger u-lock and a cut cable.

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Old Town Burger Saloon
1208 N WELLS ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU242C7394G
Size: 
19
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Great bait for theft, I suppose.

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?: 
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?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Came down with the stomach flu and (stupidly) left my bike for at least a day overnight. Sadly, I'm not surprised that it's not there. Please help. I don't want to believe that I can't own a bike in this city.

Monterey Bay Men's 26" Cruiser 3 speed

Location

House
1107 n. elmwood
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2013 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good but missing right pedal

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike taken out of front yard with unlocked gate

SE ROAD BIKE

Location

dante's pizzeria
3028 w. armitage ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2013 - 5:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
ARMY GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
standard wear and tear. Brand new rear wheel/tire/gear. Baby blue seat and red 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back of my place of work, outside of an apartment. It wasn't locked because people from work are always outside. Someone stole it between 5pm and 11pm

specialized crossroads

Location

2150 n california
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 2, 2013 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
p5ft10170
Size: 
large
Color: 
tan/
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new condition ,a black nylon small bag under seat , air pump attached to the frame

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: 
garage door left open for approx. 2-3 hours , bike taken from garage

700 C Fixie Bike- Thurster

Location

Spectrum Builting,
400 W Erie St,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
70071822 or may this is not the serial number
Size: 
700c fixie bike dimensions: 70"L x 25"W x 45"H
Color: 
Black Frame- yellow handle bar, red and yellow tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old, breaks are worn out, and the bike stands out for its colors

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked by the sidewalk in front of my office and found missing from the location.

Schwinn

Location

Rogers park
Sheridan rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28 inches
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, front break was out

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One month
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage with a lock and door code