Recent Reports

2013 Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

Northwestern University
1838 Chicago Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu023c6849h
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray with teal accents

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
U-Lock through front wheel and bike rack. Cable lock through front wheel, frame and back wheel. Cable lock was cut and bike frame (with back wheel) was removed. Only the front wheel is left locked to the bike frame with the U-lock and cut cable.

Bianchi

Location

Lincoln Park High School
2001 N Orchard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Dark Blue/Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty clean condition. Black handlebar tape black front rim, silver back rim, two bottle holders, one on the sit tube and one on the down tube. black toe clips with silver adjusters.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours, just during school day
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to another bike with a a cable lock, the other bike was locked with a U lock. The thief cut the cable lock and took the bike, in plain site, public space, in front of Lincoln Park High School.

Red and Black single speed Japanese frame missing front grips

Location

Chicago
2032 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 ish
Color: 
red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
missing grips, broken brakes

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?: 
1.5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I couldn't fit my bike through the back entryway. I needed to go get headphones. I went inside my apartment and came back out a minute and a half later. The bike was gone.

2006 specialized allez black matte

Location

chicago and ashland
chicago ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
black matte
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dent in middle of top bar along with scratches. Carbon fork. san Francisco bike coalition sticker on seat post. Shimano Deraileur is newer

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 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?: 
Clybourn Metra Station. overnight.
Incident Description: 
My bike was gone when I came to retrieve it. My lock was in a neat pile with several other locks.

Pure Fix Cycle - Standard Fixie

Location

DePaul Loop
1 E Jackson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PF15459
Size: 
47 cm size, small-person sized
Color: 
Yellow frame, teal wheel rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike Yellow frame Teal wheel rims Green pool noodle on top tube as a safety wrap

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike taken within 1 minute by swiftly opening combination lock chain and rode off.

Specialized road bike

Location

School
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little muddy and minor scratches

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?: 
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?: 
10 mins
Incident Description: 
This happened half an hour ago. Gate to residence opens to anyone.

Wabi Classic Bicycle

Location

West Town Bakery and Diner
1916 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49
Color: 
Off white, cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bull horns, red reflector below bike seat, standard black seat, black bmx-looking pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Front wheel locked to bike post, leaving frame not properly locked. Front wheel and bike lock still remained. Frame and back wheel taken.

Cannondale SIX-6D

Location

Lake Shore Athletic Club
1320 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TM57408
Size: 
56
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. White leather seat. Pouch bag in the back of the seat

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?: 
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?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen outside Lake Shore Athletic Club on 1320 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614 on April 22, 2013 between 4 and 5pm CST. I locked the biked with a cable lock to the bike rack. Other bikes were also present. *** THE SECURITY CAMERA HAS FOOTAGE OF THE THEFT BUT ONLY POLICE HAS ACCESS TO THIS VIDEO ***

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Home
2146 W Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU051CO356D
Size: 
17.5cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Grey decals. Black Saddle.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Woke in the morning to find the front metal fence had been cut, and bike, along with bike lock, was removed.

BAMF Ground n' Pound 29er

Location

Illinois Institute of Technology
33rd St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 8, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29
Color: 
ALL BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, purple anodized axle skewer nuts. Black seat with 3 white bars (kind of like a middle finger). Big Bike, 29er with hybrid tires.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
On IIT campus, in the middle of the day, on a weekday. I was in class and came out to the bike rack, in the middle of campus, next to my building, in broad daylight, not hidden whatsoever, and my lock was sitting there and the cable was cut. My bike is gone forever.

Marin Nail Trail

Location

private residence
2324 West Iowa Street Apt. 1-R
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
F464HSE002
Size: 
20" 26" wheels
Color: 
silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent maintained 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 pm - 5 am
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen in between the hours of 10 pm - 5 am. Stolen from an all tenants access enclosed porch which has secure locking door, door was left open by one of tenants coming in or out of building, sometimes the door does not catch all the way. Usually the building in secure though. The bike is unusual in colorL: silver with black and height 26 " wheels for a 6'4" individual.

Novara

Location

Sanctuary Hall
2347 N. Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29" wheels. Fairly large bike.
Color: 
Black with white and a little bit of red and yellow.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Shiny and clean.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from outside Sanctuary Hall on DePaul University's campus. I had a U-lock through the front wheel and the bike rack, and a cable lock going through the back wheel. The cable lock was cut and I'm assuming they took the front wheel off when it was stolen.

2012 Giant Defy 1

Location

2033 W. St Paul Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CN 213 200
Size: 
XL
Color: 
White and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has black Shimano 105 pedals that have fair amount of scratches on them. Left crank arm is silver, right crank arm is black.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Earlier in day, man was seen walking back and forth in the alley and peering at bike. At sometime in the late night of 4/20/13 someone rammed their car into the garage door and forcibly entered. Only the bike and set of Shimano shoes were taken.

Sears Vintage 3 speed

Location

Place of Business
One North Wacker,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
black (with rust)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage 3 speed with Shimano shifter. New tires and black milk crate on back.

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?: 
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?: 
less than 1 work day
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked at alley between madison and washington and wacker and franklin. was missing after work.

Fuji Classic

Location

cycle smithy
2468 n clark st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new 58cm 2012 frameset, cinelli black track bars, cinelli black bartape, black 110mm look alloy stem, carbon look expander, full carbon reynolds ouzo pro, black sram omnium 170mm, dura ace 16T 1/8. 16t silver dicta freewheel, alexrims R450 with origin 8 hubs, 700x20c maxxis xenith hors categorie tires

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?: 
the bike was inside cycle smithy at 2468 n clark st downstairs in the shop area.
Incident Description: 
bike was inside the shop up against the front counter leaning on another employee's bike just like any other day, and someone must have come in and walked off with it.

Trek Touring bike

Location

Pilsen
19th St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
medium/large
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Left side drop-down shifter, right side bar-end shifter. Strap-type pedals, sans straps, broken off at the end.

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?: 
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?: 
U-lock
Incident Description: 
My beloved old frankenbike was locked to the rack in front of my apartment. It disappeared, and since I hadn't used it for a week I'm not sure about the exact date of theft. Look for the silver Trek with one drop-down and one bar-end shifter at first light on the fifth day!

1984 Cannondale Road Bike

Location

Albany Park-Hibbard School
3244 W Ainslie
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's bike for heights 5 5" to 6 0"
Color: 
Color
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray handlebar grips, the left side unwraveling but held on by a zip tie. U-Lock was locked to te center bar at the time of theft. Overall good condition but slight pain chipping on the frame. Stirrup-style pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Between 0-3 hours
Incident Description: 
I had brought my bike in to the Chicago Public School where I work as a teacher at 8:15 AM. I did not lock the bike to anything because I was late and figured it would be okay where it was (again, INSIDE the school) until I had my lunch break at 11:15. My U-lock was locked around the center bar of the frame. When I came back to check on it and lock it up at 11:20 Am, it was gone.

Giant 2012 Avail

Location

Wrigley Field
Clark and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GG179043
Color: 
Silver with teal details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was fairly good condition. Had back rack with milk crate attached, NPR sticker on back. Blue sticker on top of frame that said "Surf Diva"

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 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?: 
Between noon and 5pm

Trek 7200

Location

Roscoe Village
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has brown leather Bontrager seat and grip shifters

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?: 
bike was not locked up in garage
Incident Description: 
This bike along with another mountain bike were stolen from garage sometime in the afternoon.

Fuji Finest 2.0 Womens road bike

Date of Theft

Friday, March 29, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47-49cm
Color: 
powder blue with white flowers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. Locking skewer on front wheel, quick release on back wheel. Shimano clip-in pedals.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked basement storage, but not locked to anything in the room (there's nothing for us to lock bikes too). Vagrant who was evicted from the same building a year ago still had a key to these rooms and was living down there. He is in his early 30s, Puerto Rican. He has already tried to bring it other bike shops, I asked at them and they identified my exact bike and this man. NOTE: the picture is from when I first bought it so it doesn't have the shimano clip-in pedals on it at the time the picture was taken.