Recent Reports

2006 Specialized Allez Sport Triple

Location

Whole Foods Market
1550 N. Kingsbury Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, January 16, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Salty from winter riding. Beautiful Mavic Kyserium ES rear wheel with very noticeable red hub.

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?: 
From 5:40 AM til when i noticed gettinbg out of work thinking Where the fucks my bike? @ around 2 pm.
Incident Description: 
I had a ulock and cable lock tied to my bike to a bike rack with at least 15 bikes around. Mine was the most secured there too lol WTF? No great camera angles that can even see bike or culprit. I didn't check my bike on any of my breaks, but it's located directly in front of the store and we have security walking the premise so double WTF.

Raleigh Pursuit - Converted to single speed

Location

2828 North Pine Grove Ave,
2828 N. Pine Grove Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 4:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61-62 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in great condition. Had been recently converted from 10 speed to single speed. Had all aluminum wheel sets, handle bars and other components. All Nitto parts. Brand new Tektro Performance brakes for the front and back. Track bike handle bars with short black material grips with Tektro Brake levers on the inset part of the track handle bars.

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?: 
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?: 
A couple days
Incident Description: 
Bike was noticed stolen at 10:40 pm on January 12th, 2012. Bike lock had been cut and taken with the bike. Bike lock (Kryptonite Ubolt and Kryptonite Braided chain) were found less than a block away at 501 W Surf Street outside in the bushes. Video surveillance shows the individual walking the bike around the corner and throwing the bike locks into the bushes and keeps walking west on Surf. The individual was wearing a black coat, with grey hooded sweatshirt, as well as a stocking back. The man was approximately 5'10"-6' tall and looked to be of average build. Tire tracks were traced westward to Broadway but then lost in the intersection. The individual cut the uBolt with a powered cutting device and had a messenger bag with him. The cut was clean and discolored darker towards the end of the cut. The plastic around the metal was melted as well.

Specialized Allez Double

Location

Apartment
1832 W. Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 2:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602307159F
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly Brand New, tires were slightly flat. Red and white stripes and lettering. Photo is stock photo-- bike had black handlebar tape and red/white graphics.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
The bike was locked to itself in a locked storage room within a 4 story walkup.
Incident Description: 
I recently moved into a new 4 story walk up, a retail space on the ground floor and 3 apartments above it. In the back of the building was a stairwell that was used for the apartments to access a garage, parking area and dumpsters (for the retail also). At the bottom of the stairwell is a small storage area and hallway that other residents stored their bikes, strollers, etc. Since the bikes were only locked to themselves and stored within a locked room (no windows)that only residents and the retail space had access to, I felt comfortable storing my bike there. On Monday 1/9/12, when I got home, my bike was gone. After speaking with the other residents and managers of the salon in the retail space, it seems as if none of them are responsible. I am assuming someone left the back common door unlocked or someone brok in. This bike looks brand new. I bought in June but only rode about 10 times for about an hour each. You wouldn't know that it wasn't brand new except for the flat tires.

Vintage (1989) White Peugeot Bordeaux Male Frame

Location

McKinley Park Library
1915 W 35th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, December 23, 2011 - 12:10pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 52 inches? (fits me a 5'3 girl)
Color: 
White Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A beauty! Sigh... Male frame. Ten speed. Metal drink holder on lower frame. Holes in bar under seat where a second drink holder used to be. Generic black seat and red handlebar tape (falling off) Black and orange holster for bike lock is STILL in place (obviously without the U-Frame lock) (or at least it was still attached when they stole it) Front and rear brakes 10 speed No kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
Ten minutes max!!! Around 6pm.
Incident Description: 
I ran inside to see my brother at work and when I came out my bike was gone. Object which the bike was locked to (with a newer u-lock w/flat key) was broken :( Someone definitely got coal for Christmas! I'd love any information about the potential location of the bike. I miss it so much!!

Gary Fisher Montare

Location

Landmark Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike is a few years old but in very good 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
locked my bike to a public bike rack on the sidewalk in front of landmark century centre cinema. after my movie let out, my bike and my lock were both missing. there were a few other locks that had been cut through on nearby racks from previously stolen bikes.

Schwinn

Location

Pilsen
Cullerton and Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm.
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very beat up frame, converted to a single speed. Army green camo grip tape. Red tires.

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?: 
It was in my garage. I put my bike in the garage every day. That night I had gotten home at around midnight, and when I went to leave the next day at about 10 a.m. it was gone.
Incident Description: 
3 bikes were stolen from our garage. This happened sometime during the early a.m. (as in sometime after midnight) on the 10th. When I went to take my bike to school in the morning, the large garage door was still wide open. One of the stolen bikes was recovered at Working Bikes because it's really nice (Brooks saddle, etc.) and a homeless man tried to sell it to them.

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

Garage at our home
2217 W. Cullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed road bike. The stickers are peeling off, and only some of the rainbow stripes are visible. It is mainly royal blue with some sky blue. Blue grip tape. It is pretty scuffed up, and a few rust spots show through where the paint has worn away, especially on the front of the head tube/down tube where paint wore away from hanging my lock from my handlebars. The seat I last had on it has a piece of duct tape holding it together. There is also a piece of duct tape around the brake cable and top bar. It had a purple rear rack, with black tape covering some of it.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Taken from locked, closed garage
Incident Description: 
Three bikes stolen from locked garage at our residence. Must have entered through large garage door. No other items taken.

GT Series 4

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

Location

On Diversy, west of the Diversy/Kimball/Milwaukee Intersect
Diversy Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Lime Green/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is almost brand new, lime green and black with a few white accents, 2011 GT series 4. There is a sticker from Rudy's Bike shop on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket. The seat is a performance saddle, also lime green and black with white accents.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up at a busy intersection, when I came out the U-lock has been cut cleanly through at the top of the "U" (it looked like a power saw that sliced it)

Schwinn World Sport

Location

2217 W Cullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front black wire basket, Brooks saddle, black fenders, schwalbe tires, black water bottle cage

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?: 
Overnight, stolen from garage
Incident Description: 
3 bikes were taken out of a locked garage, overnight. Some bikes were left in the garage, so a scrapper is not suspected.

Linus Dutchi-3

Location

Lincoln Park, DePaul University
Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 7, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, with some scuffing to the paint. It's a fairly new model, large, and a stepthrough. Brown seats and handlebars, rack on the back, which, at the time of theft, had a black milk crate fastened to it with assorted bungie cords and cable ties. There was also an emblem from Rapid Transit Cycle Shop on it. The red model of this bike is not as popular as the others, and so it's fairly singular. I've never seen anyone else riding one.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Students' bikes are locked up to this rack all the time, as it's right outside a dorm. It's also set away from the street, and away from non-university residences, which leads me to believe it was a fellow student. Somehow--and the public safety official was completely confused by this, too--the lock was left locked to the rack, and the bike was gone. I saw it was stolen at one in the afternoon, and I had seen it last around two in the morning. I have no idea how it could have been stolen, as the lock is not a combination one.

ROADMASTER MT SPORT SX 18SPEED

Location

930 W. Oakdale Ave apartment compex
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD06A52435
Size: 
Adult size- I am 5'1.
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a 2005 bike that has had some use. It does have a light on the handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in our basement/laundry room locked, and the lock was cut and part of it was left on the ground. Other bikes with U-locks were not missing.

Trek 1000

Location

North and Wells Starbucks
1608 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in Good condition. Has two bottle holders and a built in Specialized air pump. Shimano Clipless Cleat Pedals. some spotting on handle bars from a painted ceiling... Bontrager wheels and 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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the Bike to a sign post in front of the restaurant next to Starbucks. Went inside the starbucks for about an hour, upon leaving realized that my bike was missing and a Valet Parking sign was up on the post where my bike was locked to..I went inside to ask the business if they removed the bike to which they responded that there was no bike on the street sign when he attached the Valet Sign 30 mins before.. Filed Police report..

Kestrel 200 Carbon Fiber

Location

Garage behind residence
1131 W. Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 5:14pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black spinergy racing wheels Shimano Dura Ace components Male specific seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 days in garage
Incident Description: 
Broke window in garage and unlocked lock on bike and existed alley door. 2 other Trek mountain bikes also taken 1) Trek 7800 Maroon--women's specific 2) Trek 8500 Red Men's specific Also stolen was assorted paraphenalia e.g. shoes helmets pumps bags.

Globe Work 2012

Location

Corcoran Hall, DePaul University
910 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602100683G
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: very new Distinguishing features: built-in U-lock holder on the back of the frame, CatEye Uno and LD150 light set on handle bars

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unknown: it was locked up before the owner left for Christmas break and was gone when she returned after New Years
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up pretty heavily outside my dorm at DePaul University before leaving for my winter break on November 16th. When I returned to school on January 2nd, the bike was no longer locked to the bike rack outside of the dorm. None of the other bikes that had been locked up in November were there either, save one. Unfortunately, the building was vacant for most of the break, meaning that the bike could have been stolen with relative ease.

Trek 3700

Location

4200 N Lowell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU145C0791F
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Satin Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new with a kids seat attached on the back at the time it was stolen.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several days
Incident Description: 
It was a forced entrance into my garage. The bikes were both U-locked to bike racks that were drilled into the studs. The doors and bike racks were destroyed with a crow bar or something like that. The bikes were removed from the garage. Shame on me, but this is the second time I have had my bikes stolen from this garage.

Trek Sky L

Location

4200 N Lowell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU325C3319F
Size: 
16L
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Womens bike, charcoal gray. Was stolen with a bike lock and kids seat on the back.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
mutiple days
Incident Description: 
It was a forced entrance into my garage. The bikes were both U-locked to bike racks that were drilled into the studs. The doors and bike racks were destroyed with a crow bar or something like that. The bikes were removed from the garage. Shame on me, but this is the second time I have had my bikes stolen from this garage.

QUATTRO ASSI team 2000

Location

Outside Cole's Bar
Milwaukee between Fullerton and California
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 19, 2011 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed with chain tensioner, custom build, irregularly shaped tubing

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 a closed business.
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: 
My girlfriend and I left our bikes locked up and took a cab home after a great night at Coles. Returned to recover the bikes the following afternoon, and neither one was there. Hers was a Trek 700 girls multi-track.

Trek 7.5FX

Location

Home
2771 W Francis Pl
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 6:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU259C1270D
Size: 
22.5in
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Gold body, black handlebars. Has rear rack for bag/paniers. Has clipless/clip combo pedals. Headlight and computer mounted on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Probably 1 month since I last used it
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a storage rack on a cement wall in a shared garage. A U-lock went around the frame of this bike and around a steel bar on the storage rack.

Motobecane Messenger

Location

Union Pacific Metra Clybourn Stop
N. Ashland Ave. and Cortland St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 19, 2011 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
IAS9022405G7B39-0
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is pink. It has in-line brakes.

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?: 
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?: 
About 8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack on Ashland Ave in front of the entrance to the Metra Clybourn stop.

Tommaso Classic

Location

Smart Bike Parts
Whipple & Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Brown / Blue Wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I just got my bike stolen outside of Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square. Its a 2011 Tommaso Classic root beer color with blue deep vs, mustache handle bars, and beige wrap. It was stolen at 5:45 pm on 12-17-11 by a theif wearing all black 5'5-5'9. He cut the straps off the car rack the bike was hanging off of and fled heading south on Whipple from Armitage. Please contact Tomas @ 773-782-5340 if you have any info. Thank you very much. Tomas

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?: 
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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I just got my bike stolen outside of Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square. Its a 2011 Tommaso Classic root beer color with blue deep vs, mustache handle bars, and beige wrap. It was stolen at 5:45 pm on 12-17-11 by a theif wearing all black 5'5-5'9. He cut the straps off the car rack the bike was hanging off of and fled heading south on Whipple from Armitage. Please contact Tomas @ 773-782-5340 if you have any info. Thank you very much. Tomas