Recent Reports

Specialized Ariel Hybrid

Location

Back alley, under street level
612 W. Patterson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 18, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
80835021D
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition, but had tires removed due to an alignment issue. Has a black and white snake sticker just past handlebars on frame. Also has a gray mud flap and spray guard added on.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a back passageway beyond garbage bins but beyond a locked gate to street.

Jamis Beatnik

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

Location

Gary Elementary
31st & Lawndale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50 cm frame
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey 2013 Jamis Beatnik 50 cm, it has a orange purefix strap on the right pedal and only front brake now. Also the bolt from the rear brake was stuck in its place so it still sticks out there.

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
I was playing soccer and left my bike next to the goal post, as I went to retrieve a ball that went over the fence a man went up to my bike and rode off.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

4345 n springfield ave
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown handlebar tape - silver sks fenders - rear rack - stickers on frame and a band of brown tape wrapped around 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several days

Diamondback Outlook

Location

Behind John Joseph Salon
864 E. Northwest Hwy
Mount Prospect , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
04K0013193
Size: 
16 inch frame
Color: 
Purple (Wildberry)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition; had a gel seat cover, light on handlebars, lock holder on frame along with water bottle holder on 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left bike unlocked temporarily in back of 864 E. Northwest Hwy hidden around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014 behind dumpster until family member could get there to pick up (left key to lock at home). When family member arrived at 2:00 p.m., bike was gone.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Apartment, ICM properties
5045 North Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 18, 2014 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was stolen from my basement at 5045 north Damen. It's a cream-colored surly steamroller. Fixed gear, brakeless, front wheel locked with a kryptonite U-lock. Many scuffs on the handle bars; fork and chainstays show metal. surly hubs. Vittoria randonneur tire in front, continental "all tour" in back. 47-16 ratio. Shimano combo spd 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 was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
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 Some time between tuesday, July 15th, and friday July 18th
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to its self, frame to front wheel, in my basement/laundry room/storage space. I last rode it, tuesday, july 15th. I was going to ride it to work today july 18th, when I realized it was missing.

Huffy Men's Rock Creek Mountain Bike

Location

ERF building
900 W Taylor St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
0028914568645
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a brand new bicycle bought a month back. No distingushing features except the serial number.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I left the bike at ERF building at 900W Taylor St. at 9.30PM on July 16. I went to work and came back at 2AM July 17. The bike was missing along with the lock.

Aventon Mataro Low

Location

Algonquin Apartments
5050 S. East End Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Light Blue (Celeste)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 weeks old - like new. Small scratch over the first 'n' of "Aventon" on the right-hand side of the bike frame. "Naked" sticker on the back left-hand side of the frame. Continental gatorskin tire on back wheel.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a no parking pole. The lock was threaded through the front wheel and the frame. The bike was lifted over the pole or the lock was cut and taken with the bike.

Trek 4300 - 2006

Location

River North Point
350 N. Orleans
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Metalic Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Torn seat Very worn rubber on handlebars Apartment Complex ID sticker circa 2009

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Less than 8 hours.

Schwinn Sidewinder

Location

Officemax
Ohio st. and St. Clair St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a clip where a speedometer goes (there was no speedometer when stolen) on the left side of the handle bars. Has a magnetic reader for the speedometer on the front tire bracket.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone probably cut the cable lock and stole the bike.

GT Altera

Location

apartment
North Maplewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H2C72412
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Cobalt Blue with white speckles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. new grips, new tires, new chain and cassette, new saddle

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 street sign.

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?: 
under 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I was sitting inside reading with the window open on my first floor apt. The bike was locked 8 feet from my window. I heard them cut the cable and take the lock off, realized what the sound was and jumped up. I didn't see anyone because my curtains were closed at that instant. I grabbed my keys & phone & ran outside but they were gone. Called the police instantly.

2010 Trek 7.2 hybrid

Location

Lurie Children's Hospital
226 E Superior
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Deep purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. Eddy's bike shop sticker on the frame. Kickstand that is bent outward. Seat has be soldered in place.

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?: 
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?: 
Arrived at 5:30 am, left at 6pm bike was gone
Incident Description: 
I work at Lurie Children's hospital on Superior ave. I arrived to work at 5:30am and locked by bike to the bike rack out front. I went to leave at 6pm, and my bike as well as cable and Ulock were missing. Photo below is a stock photo- looks just like my bike except my frame is a deep purple

Schwinn Breeze

Location

Damen Blue Line stop
W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light blue with light blue fenders plus a sliver rack on the bake that was spring loaded. The left side of the frame is scratched up from the fence it is chained to at home.

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?: 
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?: 
no more than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Outside the Damen Blue Line stop. Would have been in broad daylight with a bunch of people around to see, plus cameras. Sometime between 1130am and 8pm it was stolen.

SE Lager 2014

Location

1608 N Nagle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SE106I00199K
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ripped right bullhorn bartape, slammed stem, full planetbike black fender set. Silver road caliper brakes. Slight scuffs on right side of fork.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went inside to take off shoes, came back and bike was gone from third floor balcony. Not locked but stuck through railing in a way that removing it requires very technical movements. In effect the bike was jammed into the railing bars.

Diamond back-Ladies

Location

Near blue line
Chicago and Milwaukee or Grand and Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Purple diamond back ladies mountain bike. Has front light and black handle bars. Has a small bike pouch in back under seat.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was near blue line Division and Ashland. Then was taken to Chicago and Milwaukee. I am thinking it is in that area still.

Felt F95 Road Bike (Parts Theft)

Location

512 Belden
512 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black aluminum frame with blue and white accents.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked up in front of building, visible from front door. Returned in the morning and parts stripped. Stolen Parts include: Carbon Fiber Fork, Handlebars wrapped in bright red tape, saddle and seat post, and front and rear light kit. Over $500 in parts stolen.

Trek 7.6 FX

Location

Next Door
659 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's 22.5 I believe
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I just had all the components replaced (new Shimano Alivio M430-SGS 9-Speed, cassette SRAM 950 11-28T). The tires are in rough shape and have been patched a few times, but otherwised, the bike is in great shape. Unless they have been removed, there is a disconnected computer on the front and back light on the seat. The bike is also missing a reflector on the front wheel as it recently broke off.

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 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: 
I locked the bike and went inside to work. A couple hours later, I came out and the coil lock was cut through and still wrapped around the bike rack on Diversey, right in front of the stores.

Fuji Sportif 1.3C 2013

Location

Sheridan park
910 s aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
fj029ic0233j
Size: 
46
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue grip 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Playing ultimate Frisbee with friends around 9pm. Everyone had there bikes together. The lights went out in the park, but we kept playing. After we were done, went back to the sideline of the field and the bike was gone.

725 2013

Location

jefferson park
lotus
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with only minor scratches. White 725 frame with "725" in black. White seat. Black leader seatpost. Black drops wrapped in black lizardskin tape. Black post. Black leader fork. Front pink aerolite by vuelta. Rear purple wheel (put on by the thief) two black stripes on the down tube. Black cog. Black chain. Black crank. White pedals. Black cages. Tan straps.

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?: 
3 hours.
Incident Description: 
I went to a friends house at 3:30 in the morning and left aorund 5:30. I left the bike propped up against the side of her house and went inside. Some time duringy stay the thief must have went into her backyard, walking at least 7 or 8 feet and grabbed my bike. The thing is, the backyard is blocked off by her garage and the place I left my bike isn't visible from the street and the garage keeps the bike out of view so they must have gotten used to me coming over and was spying on me or following me. Theres no other way the thief couldve known my bike was there unless they watched me or followed me or gottem tipped off. Last seen on austin and belmont.

2002 Cannondale T600

Location

Lincoln Ave and Diversey Pkway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Cannondale T600 M
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good - one of the gears was a thumbgear..

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
was inside a locked building lobby for 24 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was inside lobby of locked building - thief broke into building and stole the bike which was not locked. It happened between midnight and 6am on July13th-14th.

Kawasaki 226X

Location

1624 W. Beach
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Just disappeared