Recent Reports

Kona Honky Tonk 2013

Location

1336 W. Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
F1306C1742
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new condition. Has extra brake levers cut in towards the center of the handlebars, a back rack, and full fenders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Roughly 10 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pipe in the basement of apartment near corner of Ohio and Ada, requiring key access. Bike was discovered missing at 8 am on June 20th, and last seen at 6:30 pm on June 19th. This is the second bike missing from this area in a month (first bike was locked to a rack outside of the building--a blue/grey Redline bike).

2006 Trek 1000

Location

Lincoln park
Diversey ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is an orange and black trek 1000. Has a charge seat with pedals that you place your feet into. Like has aftermarket tires. Black water bottle holder, right brake was loose, had zip ties around handlebars holding the grips on.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In a closed garage that had lock picked
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my garage. Lock was picked.

Fuji del Rey

Location

Old School Grill
201 DesPlaines
Forest Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large - 60cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, rear rack, Speedplay 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Trek 1000 T

Location

Ontario St. and Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
125G0001X
Size: 
43cm, men's bicycle (smallest men's bike they made in 2003)
Color: 
Blue & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 years old but in good shape, has a self-stick patch on the frame for El Corazon Tequila, needs new handlebar tape, regular pedals with the cage (but no straps), has a brand new chain and rear cassette. The photo included is old, the bike isn't quite as shiny and does not have the red drink holder anymore. Also had a small bag and a cable lock holder attached to the seat post.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a bike rack in front of Lawrys restaurant on Michigan & Ontario, walked around the corner into Eddie Bauer for about 3 minutes, walked back and the bike was gone. A valet across the street saw someone come up and steal the bike (not sure how they got through the lock) and ride off with it down Ontario. They tried to shout for the police but the thief was long gone by the time I got back and started piecing things together.

Schwinn

Location

Home
4352 N TRIPP AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult Bike
Color: 
Silver/Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, my son has had this bike for about two years, but it is in pretty good shape

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
My son left his bike in our backyard for ten minutes while he went inside the house. When he got back outside 10 minutes later, the bike was gone, with no sign of who took it. The bike is a walmart adult bike, mostly grey and silver with black seat and handlebars. If seen, please report to local police stationm, as we have filed a report, or call me at 7734014352.

schwinn le-tour sport

Location

525 west monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 17, 2013 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new, a couple red rub off paint marks on the top of the frame from putting it in the back of a red truck. slight rip in the handle grip from a wreck.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
had bike locked up for work at 7:15 am. got off work at 4 and it was no longer there. it was located at 525 west Monroe

Litespeed Arenberg

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

Location

Near Sunnyside & Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58CM
Color: 
Silver/Titanium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, logo removed from frame, carbon fiber litespeed fork, Campy Daytona rear derailleur, Centaur front. Front acorn handlebar bag, twine finish to handlebar 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was in an enclosed porch with a locked gate with no view of bike. Appears thief scoped property, climbed over fence, walked up to 2nd floor patio and left with bike.

GIANT OCR

Location

apartment building 424 w melrose
424 W. Melrose St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
SMALL
Color: 
BLUE GREY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
frame shows some wear and tear - but overall in good condition. had high end bontrager wheels type Aeolus clincher It had a special bike pinhead lock to prevent the front and back wheels from being stolen - that needed a special and unique wrench to open tires were recently completely inflated - there is a small black saddle - the bike has a wired odometer

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 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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe someone must of cut the lock and took the picture. The street - Melrose 1 block north of belmont is an one way street that is pretty well trafficked there other bikes that were locked to similar poles when I went outside to find my bike - none of those bikes were missing.

Mongoose Mangusta

Location

3641 W. Altgeld St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Probably around 53cm
Color: 
Turquoise and Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light wear, but basically good condition, has a worn in white perforated leather seat which is chained to the back of the bike.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight

" Globe" haul bike

Location

925 w huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Sinle speed normal
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rack on front is worn off a bit. There is a wooden cargo rack with a rubber black band to hook stiff in. Rack has circlular holes in them. Red bicycle aluminum frame very light for size. Condition is fair, two years old.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
It was locked on post in 925 w huron close residential area near chicago blue line and the post was removed and cut and lock including bike was gone. Maybe some gangsters picked it up in a van quickly???

Windsor Leeds

Location

756 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used - black bike rack on rear with green bungee cord holding up the splash guard. Has a black Brooks B17 saddle and grey handle bar tape.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was located inside my place of work. Thief came in, walked into the back room and walked out with the bike. Didn't see his face, but was wearing a flannel and a bike helmet.

Trek Nav 200

Location

NW corner of LaSalle and Maple
1122 N Lasalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK2K02104
Size: 
Men's Black 18.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Men's Trek had front white light on handle bar. Back red light was missing the cover. Was locked together with a Trek Nav 200 Female 18.5" bike.

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?: 
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?: 
no more than 3 hours
Incident Description: 
2 bikes were locked together on the NW corner of LaSalle & Maple streets. We locked them together through the frames and front tires to a u post on the street. We came back to find both missing. I only have the serial # for the men's bike - they were matching.

Huffy Rosie

Location

Jefferson Park
5112 N. Mason Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
20" child's bike
Color: 
White & Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White & Pink with Black Pegs & Tires. A black comfort seat had been added. Bike is in new condition

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my front yard, with me in the house & my kids in the backyard on father's day.

Schwinn

Location

Logan Square Library
3030 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red with some black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in good condition. It has newish road tires on a mountain bike. There was a spot to attach a bike pump below the seat, but no pump. Shocks on the front wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
A couple hours
Incident Description: 
I think they cut the "kryptonite" wire and busted the U lock with some type of heavy object. It was at the library on fulerton by Milwaukee.

Trek District

Location

Belden Stratford
2300 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTU265C0907F
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Navy Blue / Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new condition. Single speed carbon belt drive. Gold deep dish rims. White chain guard. White saddle. White grips. Village cycle sticker on down tube near pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence in Lincoln Park directly across from the Belden Stratford building and near the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Bike was secured with a brand new U-Lock through frame and steel fence. Bike was locked at 7 PM. Approximately 5 other bikes were secured nearby. By 6 AM, bike and lock were both missing. No other bikes remained.

Giant Revel

Location

AMC River East Movies
322 E. Illinois St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C51F7819
Size: 
Small/26 inch wheels
Color: 
Black/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Giant Revel, size small. has a unique white seat with small black a red stripes on the seat. body is mainly black with a white front fork. it has two water bottle cages on it, and a black cat eye. beautiful bike in excellent 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?: 
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: 
We went to the movies at AMC river east, the 5:00PM show. We live in Streeterville so it is a short ride. We didn't have the u-locks with us as we didn't plan on stopping but it was broad daylight in a nice area so we decided to see a movie. We locked up the bikes with the cable locks for two hours came out and it was gone. We called the police and they said they were just there an hour ago for another bike that was stolen. it apppears someone was just out bike shopping that area. High traffic but few cameras i hear. just a shame.

Trek Calypso

Location

HOUSE
4447 N. GREENVIEW
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU315C2429H
Size: 
19
Color: 
CHAMPAGNE / BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
EXCELLENT

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?: 
2 DAYS
Incident Description: 
BIKE STOLEN FROM OUR BACKYARD

Linus Mixte 3

Location

Home
6 North Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Sky Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Brown leather seats and handlebars. Silver rack on back wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Few months. This is where I usually store it
Incident Description: 
It was discovered missing on June 16th, but I'm not sure when it happened since it was taken from the bike racks in my building.

Trek Multitrack 600-series

Location

condo building
1349 w. Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
womens
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is good but had flat tires and gear chain was rusted. There is a sticker on the frame from the store that sold me the bike: Backroad Bicycles, Richland Center Wi.

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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Pulled my bike from storage to take it in for maintenance. Left it under my stairwell in the gated passageway. There are two buildings that share the passageway. One is a condo/owned building, the other is renter.

Peugeot 15 spd

Location

Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tires very worn, made in Canada

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?: 
10 hrs