Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Arlington Apartments
Arlington PL W
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly brand new. Dark grey that almost looks black

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Bike was locked to a fence on the front of the building that protects the front windows of the building. Wheel was removed which allowed thief to pull frame up through the lock and the wheel.

Black flat frame with white "MOTH" on side with front disc break

Location

Condo Garage
829 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
No serial number
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is an all aluminum track bike with a mountain bike disc break fork on the front. It has a very aggressive geometry if it has a normal fork in it and MOTH in white lettering on the side and VERY wide bullhorns for the handle bars.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Garage was rammed with a car and then pried open and up to get at the bikes.

2011 Cannondale CAADX 5C (Serial QM38151)

Location

Condo Garage
829 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
QM38151
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's completely fitted for being a triathlon bike. It has circle pedals for clip in and aero bars attached.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Garage was rammed with a car and then the entire door was pried open and up to get at the bikes.

Fuji del Rey

Location

Quenchers
fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unwrapped handlebars, front and rear brakes are different, some of the letters in "fuji" one the downtube are flaking or messed up

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 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: 
It was in front of Quenchers (Fullerton and western). Gone when I left the bar.

Trek 7300

Location

University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
S. Peoria
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 1620 0839A
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Dark blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In really nice condition, but I've had this bike for about seven years. I has a little bit of rust wear on the upper frame, but other than that, okay. There is a turquoise bike permit sticker from my time at Indiana University, a little worn, but still slightly visible. There is a front clip-on bracket for a basket between the handlebars, and a little light clip-on, without the light. The front fork does not match the body of the bike: it's a thicker aluminum and kind of a frosted silver. The picture uploaded does not show this.

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 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?: 
4.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was out for dinner and a drink with my cohort, left my bike in front of the UIC urban planning school from 6 until around 1030. When I returned, the bike, and both cables that I had used to lock it, was gone. They must have had to cut through the cables, but they were gone, as well.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Intersection of Western and Wilson, NE corner
4603 N. Western Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Riser bars, yellow Oury grips. Front brake. Several stickers: "TryVeg.com," "VEGAN," "Help is on da way."

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
It was there at night, and gone in the morning.

Trek 8.5 DS 2012

Location

Barnes New York
Oak & Rush
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21
Color: 
Black/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New - Please email [email protected] if you have information about this bike.

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?: 
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?: 
1hr
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen - please email [email protected] if you have information.

Fuji Track

Location

Mather High School
5835 N Lincoln Avenue 60659
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty brand new. Oury handlebars. Two HUGE all white rims... even the spokes. The crankset that I put on it is a double crankset, but has different toothrings one is silver while the one connected/on the chain is a black toothring. the pedals have toeclips.

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?: 
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?: 
About 6 hours
Incident Description: 
It was Wednesday. I fixed up the bike before on the 4th of September. I thought I would take it to school maybe for a day seeing as it was now rideable as it was sitting in my room for about 2 months. I go to school with my friend in the mornings, so he saw that I locked it it was also around 7:55 am that we went in, I checked to see if it was locked which I always do and it wouldnt budge, I didnt think much of it from there. It was a short day of school so everyone came out at 2:15 pm I was one of the first ones out so when I came out It was gone along with the lock. The school doesnt have off campus anymore so once youre inside theres no way out unless you leave some doors but most have alarms now.

2011 Bianchi Pista (Black)

Location

1352 north Leavitt st. 60622
Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm TALL bike, seat post was raised about 7 inches. Smaller than 700cc rims, not sure what size but relatively close.
Color: 
Black w/chrome ends on fork, seatpost, etc.Everything b&chro
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purchased in August, 2011. Kept in EXTREMELY good condition, seatpost scratched and a few paint chips on the frame, but pristine condition overall.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For about 3-5 hours. I was in class and still don't know the exact hour it was stolen.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence at Lincoln Park High School at around 7:45am, then a few hours later I took my free period at 11am to go out for lunch, and when was out someone had said that they saw it get stolen, but it was a person I had bad relations with, so I assumed it was a mean joke. When I got back, the bike was gone. I talked to the police officer stationed inside the school and gave the officer a photo of the bike and he has promised to keep an eye out for it around the neighborhood. I know that someone saw it happening and didn't do anything, so I am really hoping you guys will.

Raleigh/Back Alley

Location

Ashland&Lake Green/Pink line stop
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U117U25465
Size: 
SM/MD 55cm
Color: 
Purple/Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Purple chain and hand grips. Flip Flop hub with only one front break. Purple accents throughout. Now missing a front tire. The tires matched, they had purple spoke caps so unless they find the exact same tire to match, it will likely have mismatch tires.

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?: 
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: 
The bike was locked at the Ashland/lake green/pink line stop. The bike was locked through the front tire & frame with a U-lock. There was a second U-lock connecting the back tire and the frame. The front tire was detached and the fork was worked through the U-lock.

Specialized Vita

Location

1619 West Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60232555G
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle was practically my best friend. It had a seat cover, front and back lights and was spotless. It has an all black body with pink handle bars.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in front of the Paulina Brown Line stop for approximately 2 hours. The entire bike was locked with two locks. A U Lock was around the front wheel and frame. A thick cable lock was around the body and back tire. The cable was cut and U Lock in tact/

1970s Motobecane

Location

North Side College Prep HS
5400 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 11:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
xxx
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s Motobecane, converted to SS. BROWN brushpaint job with original red showing through underneath. Bullhorns, no bar tape, but blue masking tape holding down the brake cables (red). Inverse brake levers (ie stuck in the bar ends). Semi-deep-V rims over high flange Nashbar hubs, rear is a flip flop. VERY distinctive BROWN Schwalbe Delta Cruiser fat tires (700c x 35mm) with wide reflective sidewalls. Motobecane badge still on the front 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 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike owner went home early from school due to illness. Bike was left overnight. Next day: no bike. Area has a security camera and tapes are being reviewed.

Marin Belvedere

Location

St Mikes Church in Old Town
Cleavland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11460GSE083
Size: 
20.5
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear Topeak bike rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12hours
Incident Description: 
Cable cut, Bike gone, very sad

Schwinn Men's Gateway 28" Road Bike - Gray

Location

Residence
1204 W LEXINGTON STREET APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 6:23pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Black-Grey with White seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is brand new. Just got it five days back. It has a carrier at the back and has crome mudguards over both front and rear wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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?: 
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?: 
I had parked it around 8:30 pm and I noticed it missing by next morning 9:00
Incident Description: 
I had parked my bike below my residence and I had locked it to wooden frame. It was raining heavily that night and next day morning I saw two broken wooden pieces and my bike is missing. I have no clue as how they were able to get into the compound since only the tenants hold the keys to the security gates. I think they might have jumped over the gates. I would be grateful if anyone could help me out in finding the bike. Thanks in advance.

Trek 4300 alpha with Yepp child seat

Location

Garage home
2717 N Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gold, black, and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has orange child seat on FRONT handlebars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored there
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of garage, garage door was somehow opened or left open by neighbor.

2012 Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

549 W Randolph
549 W Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11YKO2841
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. All standard components, expect replaced the tires with gator skins.

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?: 
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 was stolen with a electric saw. The incident is on Video from security cameras. The thief cut through the lock and took the lock and bike. I can provide a video tape of the theft.

Windsor Clockwork

Location

Clybourn Metra (covered off-street bike parking)
Armitage and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches, blue handlebar tape, "women's" seat, black Portland Design front basket, deep v rear wheel, regular front wheel, reflective tape on the frame, plastic rear fender

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack in the covered off-street parking off Armitage at the Clybourn Metra station. It was locked with newer U-lock through the front wheel and frame, with a cable run through the back wheel. I parked it there Sunday late morning and was not able to return to it until very late Wednesday night. The bike and the lock were gone. The whole bike parking area only had a couple of bikes, unusual for that location. The rest of the bike parking, about 15 racks along Armitage were completely empty. It looked like the whole area had been cleaned out.

Huffy Rival

Location

Parking Lot of Apartments
3001 S MICHIGAN AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 6:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
12E047403
Size: 
26
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New cycle just one week old. Small white scratches in the center of the main top bar of the frame.

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?: 
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?: 
U lock through front suspensions and bike rack.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bicycle with U-Lock. Front Suspension and Bike Rack was locked with the lock. I saw my cycle lastly on Monday evening and today morning around 11:45, when I went to take my cycle, I realized that it was stolen. I use to take off cycle's seat, and so the thief also stole a seat from a cycle besides me. Hell with these thieves.

Specialized Globe

Location

Sox/35 Red Line Stop - 33rd side of the platform
33rd Street & Dan Ryan Expressway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
3/4 Frame Women's Bicycle
Color: 
Hunter Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; a few scratches in paint; a white sticker on the frame that reads, "Fight terror, ride a 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 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?: 
Left bike at location at 5:15pm on 9/4/12, returned at 8:45pm on 9/4/12 to find it missing. There are CTA cameras above exactly where the bike was locked.
Incident Description: 
I chained my bicycle to the fence-area of the CTA entrance on the 33rd side of the Sox/35th Red Line platform. I returned to find the bike & the lock missing at approximately 8:45pm. A friend of mine works for the CTA, & he immediately called to see if there had been a bike cut from that location (he was on the same train as I was), & he was told there had not been a call to remove a bicycle from Sox/35 that evening. I have chained my bicycle in that exact space multiple times over the last two years without incident. There are multiple cameras at the 33rd side of the platform, & one very large CTA camera right above where my bicycle was locked.

Giant Cypress ST

Location

Lakeshore East Park
South Water
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 2:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New, hardly ridden... Had a bike rack attached as for a burley tandem trailer (which was also stolen; blue color)

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?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
My white, giant, cypress ST in extra small, along with my 5 year olds, blue, burley tandem attachment was stolen from the bike rack at the Lakeshore East Park.