Recent Reports

2010 Schwinn Frontier

Location

5340 West 25th Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SN1DC09K01246
Color: 
Medium Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bought 4/28/2010. Kickstand missing, broken off.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored in shed. Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in locked shed in backyard of private residence. Shed locked with standard combination lock.

Custom

Location

andersonville residence
1469 W. Catalpa
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
dull silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition. Fully custom Ti road bicycle with no brand names except for the Sram Rival components. Mavic wheel set with decals removed. Green cable housing. Green anodized: seat post clamp, crank bolts, jockey wheels, alan bolt wheel skewers and head set spacers. Green brooks saddle and handlebar tape. crank bros egg beater candy pedals in black. The bike is not very flashy, but the army green cable housing is so very rare on a road bike.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from my basement. Though the door was not locked, the thief had to open two very noisy doors and walk through my yard and gangway to get it.

2008 Trek 7CC0

Location

Ravenswood Area
1801 W. Larchmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU318C1356L
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has 4343 N. Clarendon Condo red sticker on it.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike is in good condition. Was stolen from 1801 Larchmont Ave under train tracks. It was locked up. They took the bike and left the front tire whcih was still locked up.

Gary Fisher

Location

Equinox Gym
1730 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19 1/2 inch frame
Color: 
Mat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
kickstand

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?: 
3-4 days
Incident Description: 
went out of town, left bike in front of gym

Specialized Hard Rock Pro Disc

Location

Equinox Fitness Center
200 W Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 1:57pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The attached photo is a stock photo of the bike that was stolen with the obvious exception that the bike is white with black lettering and the front fork is made by Marzocchi. The bike did not have it's seat, as I removed it prior to locking it up. The bike also has a shop sticker on its downtube from Village Cycle in Chicago. It also has serval black scuff marks in various spots around the main triangle of the frame, but otherwise was 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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The incident had been captured on a security camera next to the building at 200 W Monroe. There was one individual on video. He was a white male of undetermined age, with light blond or white hair. He entered the video from the Monroe Street side, wearing a back pack. He appeared to have a clamp type cutting device. He arrived on site at approximately 6:57pm and was gone with the bike at 7:01pm.

Burley Tandem

Location

Wicker Park, behind walgreens, just west of blue line
1300 block Wicker Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Tandem
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Burley, white writing, front and back racks, trader joe's red basket on rear, pink bell on handlebars, front pedals Time clipless, rear flats, smooth tires, SRAM derailleur, Burley written on frame, good condition

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
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?: 
One year, used daily, literally everyday, rode it solo a lot. Went missing between midnight and 7 am, July 1st, 2010
Incident Description: 
Someone walked off with my bike, it was in the front yard, with a gate, and lots of eyes on the yard, including my dogs and it was locked to itself with a U-lock...naive of me.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Roscoe st and Lakeshore dr.
Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Entirely Beige bike, wooden machined rims (custom, only ones around). Typical- black road bike handlebars. Silver caps at the end of handlebars, one is popped out. Few minor scratches to rear rim and frame of bike.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through wheels and onto the fence. Only intended to be locked for 15 minutes. Bike was stolen within 2 minutes of me seeing it from my window and going to get it.
Incident Description: 
Bikes and Bike parts have been being stolen from this area lately. I have usually been very careful, but didn't assume in 15 minutes the bike would be gone. Someone in the area must be watching the bikes being locked up around here.

Gary Fisher Fast City 2003

Location

Lake Cook metra station
Lake Cook Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19" frame 29er wheel size (700c)
Color: 
silver and brown-metallic 2-tone
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black Rear rack; thudbuster seatpost; terry liberator saddle; handlebar mounts for computer and headlight; paired spoke wheels; 19" frame Platinum Series ZR9000 double-butted aluminum | Genesis 29" Geometry Bontrager Select wheelsystem | Shimano Deore XT SGS rear derailleur + Deore shifters + Deore LX front derailleur + Deore 48/36/26 crank | Shimano 420 V-Brakes | platform pedals; Manitou Luxe Super | 75mm travel fork

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?: 
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?: 
Two locks; wheel and frame to rack; wheels, frame,seatpost to each other
Incident Description: 
Stolen in broad daylight from Lake Cook Metra station despite two heavy duty locks

1993 Cannondale M700

Location

Forest Glen Metra Stop
5301 N. LeClaire
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22 inch
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition with Powerstraps added to the pedals and a red shoulder/ corner bag for carrying the bike on your shoulder. Handle bars had curved bar ends wrapped in white athletic tape. Tires were slicks with inverted tread.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was removed from the Forest Glen Metra stop bike racks.

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Chicago-Kent Law School
565 W. Adams
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Mens 26in.
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new (less than one-year old). Very good condition. There's a lock holder right below the seat, facing the rear wheel, but it could be removed easily and therefore may no longer be attached to bike. Bell on the front handlebars, to the left of the right-side (rear) break. Black bike with grayish lettering.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my Trek 7.1FX to the bike racks in front of the Chicago-Kent Law School at 9:10am, using cable locks through both wheels and the frame. Came out of class at 12:00pm, and the bike was gone, along with the locks.

Novara Randonee

Location

back porch
Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
776-887-0029
Size: 
52 cm ("small" size)
Color: 
Moss green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Touring bike from REI. There are some noticeable scratches on the front and rear forks near the wheels from when I transported the bike on a car rack.

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?: 
No more than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
After biking home from work at midnight, I brought my bike into my apartment and to our back porch, where I usually keep it. The stairs are covered and I hung the bike on a hook. However, I foolishly did not lock it. A thief must have seen one of my roommates' bikes in the visible section of the porch from the alley way and hopped the (locked) yard gate. Then the thief must've taken my bike (only my bike) from the hook and carried it over the gate and made off with it. This happened sometime over night as I went out on our porch around 11 am the next morning and it was gone.

2007 Novara Bonanza

Location

Morton Grove Metra Station
8501 Lehigh Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 6:47am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
A0689904
Size: 
17
Color: 
Green and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike computer sensor on fork. Very dirty at the time of theft. Disc brakes and front suspension.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a 8 ft tall metal sign post at the Morton Grove Metra Station. No tampering of the sign was seen. A U-lock connected the frame to the post, and a cable lock was run through each tire, the frame, and then wrapped around the metal post. I'm guessing they somehow broke the locks.

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

My condo's garage
3600 N. Racine Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CD7CQ415
Size: 
M
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old. All of the quick release features are removed and the tires and seat are locked to the bike itself.

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?: 
The bike was stolen from my garage. My neighbor left the garage open for 30 minutes at 6:00am
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my condo's garage. It was practically a brand new bike.

Specialized Hybrid women's bike, Flat Black/Grey

Location

Millenium Park, got stolen out of the bike safety spot
Division and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens, small (49)
Color: 
Flat Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was basically a brand new bike and was custom made for my mom so had a lot of nice parts and stuff like that on it, but she gave it to my girlfriend to ride now that we're in the city. Has all black frame and reminded me of a stealth jet when it comes to bikes. Also had the odometer/speedometer thing attached to the front fork and a carrying case for things attached under the seat.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour tops
Incident Description: 
We had been in the taste of Chicago for about an hour. We had both locked are bikes, in the bike safety zone at the end entrance of millenium park, came back and her bike was missing (including the bike lock) which was locked right next to mine; however mine was still there. Probably due to the value of her bike or something like that, however it was a gift from my mother to her and really hurt her. Just trying to make things right and hoping that it turns up somewhere. I am beginning to grow suspicious if it was a worker who may have stolen it that works at the bike rental place right in front of the bike safety lock up zone (which proves to be not so safe after all).

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU250C1042D
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, had only been used a couple of times, no other distinguishing features

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I discovered it missing about 4 hours after it was locked up
Incident Description: 
As I was going to work early in the morning, I was not thinking well and inappropriately locked up my bike, I must have missed the frame and only locked up the front wheel. Well, they took the frame, leaving me my front wheel locked to the bike rack with a U-lock.

Ladies Schwinn 700c Trailway Hybrid (I think that was the model, but not 100% sure)

Location

Albany Park - North Park University
West Carmen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 years old, but looks fairly new.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about a year
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in the basement of my apartment building. The doors to the basement are supposed to be locked at all times. There have been a lot of thefts in this building before. Earlier this year my fiance had his laptop and tv stolen out of his apartment. I live on a college campus, so there are not many people around now that it's summer... it's probably easier to steal stuff.

Schwinn Spirit

Location

Irving Park and Pine Grove
3950 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
55590671
Color: 
blue with yellow writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition- new seat and new black tape. Speedometer New black peddles - with straps

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?: 
Maybe 2 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was JUST bought and was outside for less than 4 days. Last day it was seen and locked up was the afternoon of Saturday June 19th. It was noticed missing June 22nd at 6am

Trek 1420 Road Bike

Location

Home, Ukrainian Village
2241 w walton st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had clipless (No Look) pedals, a blue and white Smiths Cycling and Fitness (la crosse wi) sticker on the drop frame, the gear shifts were on the bottom of the frame near the pedals, right above the water bottle rack. It had a trek under the seat gear bag, the handlebar tape was black and white retro tape and there was a front light taped under the extended handle cross bar.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it had been locked up overnight for about 9 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up on the front porch of my apartment, with a kryptonite u-lock and cable through both wheels to a metal fence on the first floor (6 feet above ground) along with two other bikes. The other bikes were left alone, whoever stole the bikes just took mine. When I left the house at 8am, it was missing.

specialized langster 2006

Location

1935 w. division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 28, 2010 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58mm
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
beat up, scratched, well used grey frame, two black aerospokes, bullhorn handlebars without tape. black X3 fender

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 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?: 
i locked it at 7pm, gone at 3am when i returned
Incident Description: 
i locked the bike to a rack when i went to the bar. when i came back after the bar closed, it was gone.

Schwinn Frontier Mountain Bike

Location

Locked back gate to my apartment building (North Center)
4229 N. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Size Small
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike chain recently so very silver. There are seat locks and tire locks to which I have the key for. The bike is 4 years old so looks used but in Good condition. There is a a rack on the back for to hold a pannier. Also has a kick stand. There is a size S sticker below the seat. 3 front gears and 7 back gears. There is a u-lock holder under the seat bar of the bike. A frayed wire to be breaks I believe on the left hand side of the bike.

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?: 
between 2AM-10AM Sunday, June 26th
Incident Description: 
I came home at 2 AM Sunday morning. Brought my bike into locked storage gated area to my building. Sometime between 2 AM-10AM my bike along with another locked bike was stolen. Both Moutain Bikes. They did leave the cruiser alone.