Recent Reports

Cannondale F900

Location

Home - Garage
1951 W Race
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue / Dark Blue Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thin city tires. Mismatched shifters on the handlebars. Dark leopard print saddle. Long black seat post. Black rear rack. Shimano M424 SPD Pedals. Blown head shock. Fatty front 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
My bike (and my landlord's bike) were stolen last night from a locked tool shed behind the house. Pretty ballsy move as the only access to that building is from our backyard and there's a motion sensor light trained on the shed's door. They even locked the doorknob lock when they left.

Trek FX

Location

5528 Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5 inch frame
Color: 
Silver/ Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear reflector was bent at a very strange angle. It had a padded slip-on seat at the time of theft.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
I had my bike in the back of my locked car (a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer). Someone forced the lock and took the bike.

2012 KHS CIDI8

Location

TLC APARTMENT BUILDING
5419 South Harper Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
UA0133737
Size: 
21
Color: 
Silver/Cedar Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; new. Has two rear side collapsable bike baskets and black mount on front handle bar (for detachable basket). Squeaks when you pull the rear brake.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours.
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of apartment building around 7pm on 4 Sep 2013. Discovered bike was stolen 5 Sep 2013 around 7:45am. Pole was cut and bike removed. Other bike remained. Neighbor explained they saw the dismantled pole upon their return home on 4 Sep 2013 around 11:00 pm. Pole was a clean cut. Pics of crime incident taken.

Gary Fisher

Location

645 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked outside 645 N. Michigan building on (next to TGI Fridays) Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus around 7:50am and found missing around 6pm that day

Trek 920

Location

Kipling Estates
Bayhill Lane
Shorewood , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is in good/excellent condition. The bike has no paint issues and the mechanical equipment was just tuned up and in great condition. There are Brand New tires and Presta valve tubes. There are a few distinguishing things on the bike. There is a gold/yellow Spokes sticker at the base of the seat post, the pump holder is cracked and will not hold a bike pump. The seat had a small scuff on the back side near the red Trek logo.

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: 
I rode to a neighbor's house to pick up my daughter, who also rode a bike, and laid the bike down in the driveway near the garage door. The kids were outside playing and came in at 9:10 pm and the bike was there. We left at 9:15pm and the bike was gone. We drove the neighborhood and I searched the bike path near the home but couldn't find the bike. There were a few cars on the street with people sitting in them and they said the saw nobody riding a bike.

Felt F85

Location

Jordan's Apartment
3543 N. Greenview Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. White handlebars, Running Away Multisport store logos, white seat, handlebar wrap is a bit disgruntled, loose front brake cantilever.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a tree in the fenced in backyard of my apartment building. The bike was locked to a long limb on a tree, and the perp had to break off multiple smaller limbs to slide the bike lock (newer U-lock with flat key) up the longer limb to be able to obtain the bike.

Specialized Langster

Location

1706 w 17th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black/grey and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small black/grey langster (it always looks kind of plum colored to me) with grey/white writing, white suguino messenger crankset, white (dirty) handlebar tape on bullhorn style bars, new rear wheel (double walled), 18 tooth freewheel, white rear tire, white rear brake, black front tire and brake.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike had been in the covered porch area of my coach house residence for a few days
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was locked inside the covered porch area of the coach house I live in, in the Pilsen area (ie, the bike was not locked, but the door was locked). It was there last night around midnight and missing when I left the house this morning at 6:30. I believe the door was locked when I left, but I was already panicking at the loss of my bicycle and might be remembering wrong.

Critical Cycles Diamond Frame Urban Commuter Bicycle - Single Speed

Location

Milwaukee & California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, black, one white tire, single speed Link to bicycle before accessories were removed: http://www.criticalcycles.com/step-thru-city-bike/1-speed/black-diamond-frame-single-speed-city-bike-249.html

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
My frame was either damaged and then taken or I slipped up and didn't lock my bike through both the frame and wheel like I thought I had.

Schwinn

Location

Harlem (O'Hare) Blue Line Station
5550 N Harlem Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gray/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, only few years of usage.

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 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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at Harlem Blue line station bike rack with a cable lock at 7:30am. When I came back for the bike at 5pm, the entire bike was missing. Other bikes' parts seemed to have been stolen as well since several bikes near mine had missing frames and wheels.

Huffy Santa Fe

Location

Home
W North Shore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
For Smaller Riders - 4"10 to 5"6
Color: 
Mocha Blend (Beige, Brown, Orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage- a little worn. Tears in leather seat, working speedometer.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Someone must have come into the locked storage room of the apartment building by sneaking in, or someone else leaving door ajar. Many other bikes are still safe and remain untouched in that same storage space.

2010 Fuji Roubaix 1.0

Location

Residence
2111 West Caton Street 1N
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SICFJ9L04406
Size: 
56
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, black and white color.

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?: 
All day
Incident Description: 
I went into my garage at about 9pm Sunday, Sept 8, 2013. I saw my bike was missing from my garage, somehow stolen.

Raleigh — Rush Hour 2011

Location

801 S Wells St.
801 South Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basic wear, some paint chips came off from using my lock. Bullhorn Handlebars with Gaffer tape affixing the handlebar tape, note on the left of the step there is tape piled up to make a bigger diameter for my bike lamp. No rear break, just front break.

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?: 
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: 
Locked over night outside my door as many times. This time i came out to no bike being there. Although I know about street sign poles being unscrewed this was not the case. someone must have cut the lock.

2010 Motobecane Jury

Location

Northwood Cleaners
1617 North Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
aside from some dirt / grease on the undersides and outside the bottom bracket, there's a small dent near the middle, upside of the top tube. i had a couple laminated stickers slipped between the front wheel spokes. one of which was a logo for Low Dive Brewing. the stem was white (and short). front brake only, with chrome brake lever on left handle; black Oury mountain grips. Saddle in photo was replaced the morning of this incident with a black brooks saddle with bronze buttons on the backside.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
my bike was locked to a bike rack on wood, just north of north avenue. my girlfriend's bike was locked to mine. we left them overnight, last seen around 10pm Saturday (9/7) night. we returned around 4pm the next day to find our bikes missing as well as both U-locks.

Sempion

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

Location

Home
4907 N. Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58.5
Color: 
Lightblue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
80's frame. Distinguising marks are: Columbus SL stamped into rear frame stays. Decal says SEMPION on down tube. Front wheel BLACK. Rear wheel silver. Campagnolo crankarms. White seat. Serial Number acid stamped onto bottom of down tube, which is a London Police serial number. May be alpha-numeric. One number/letter smudged in the middle.

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?: 
1 week.
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting in Garage. I think someone accessed the garage using a tool that defeated the automatic door open. I entered the garage to put out the trash and found the door open and the bike missing.

Schwinn Women's Trailway

Location

Condo Building
814 W. University Lane
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
28''
Color: 
Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Farely new bike (only 4 months old). White with light blue writing. U-Lock was on the bike at the time it was stolen so it is probably still on 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked apartment building (6 unit building). It was either stolen by a resident of the building or someone broke into the building. The other bike that was in the same spot in the building was not stolen.

Fuji Newest 3.0

Location

Lincoln Park
Halsted and Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm. frame, 27 in. wheels
Color: 
Black with red details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, regular wear and tear, scratches, etc. Gear shifters are housed in break levers

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?: 
5 minutes

Trek 1.2 WSD Womens

Location

Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu357c1106d
Size: 
50
Color: 
White with gray and pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition womens Trek 1.2 WSD in white with pink and gray accents. Original white handlebar tape was replaced with black tape. I believe it is a size 50.

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 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored outside on a third floor free standing balcony. Thief climbed fire escape and jumped across 4 other free standing balconies to reach bike (handprints and tire tracks can be seen on top of grills going across balconies).

Vintage schwinn cruiser road bike

Location

Apt
1733 n Fairfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Original vintage schwinn seat, red cords and pink grips

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?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was hidden behind a stairwell in front if my house. Someone got in through mildly secure gate and took 1 of 2 bikes sitting there unlocked. In south Logan Square neighborhood

Raleigh

Location

1137 W Fillmore St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older black bike with brand new tires. High handle bars and a wide seat. Yellow brake cables.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up in my gated and locked back yard in a spot that was visible from the street for 24 hours. I noticed my bike was missing and filed a police report right away. My bike has yellow brake cables that were really unique and it probably still has the U-lock locked to the frame (newer U-lock with flat key). Please let me know if you see this bike.

schwinn

Location

City of freshmarket
Devon and kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Pretty big frame
Color: 
Blue handle bar, black frame and white wheels.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
Was not lock.
Incident Description: 
So this is what happen I left my bike outside of a local store and next to carts and it have camera and everything their then I went inside and buy some stuff then 3 min later it got stolen when I came out didn't see who took it people told me it was a male and they didn't know which way so I went to the store and ask for a camera from that time and they show it to me I have proof of that person taking it but noting the police can do about it I file a report and so on.