Recent Reports

Trek 7.2 FX

Location

Across the street from Red Eye Coffee, locked to bike rack
NW corner of Lincoln and W. Berteau
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU304L2501D
Size: 
Mens 15
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, light on front handle bars, bracket for back light on 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5-6 hrs
Incident Description: 
Was sitting inside Red Eye coffee shop all day with bike locked to rack directly across street. Came out and it was gone.

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Sports Authority
Clark and Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 2:46am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU200CO825C
Size: 
21" Male
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a mounted bike pump on the frame. The plastic lock mount was broken (also mounted the frame). The back wheel was brand new and did not match the bike (it was chrome colored).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a parking sign pole at Clark and Barry. I did not realize that the pole was not attached securely to the ground. I was in a rush and did not check the condition of the pole.

2010 Fuji Feather

Location

Chicago, IL, Old Irving Park Area - Irving Park Rd. and Kimball
3200 W Irving Park Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
54cm, Battleship Gray
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U lock on back wheel and frame to street sign pole.. U lock on front wheel and frame.
Incident Description: 
Left my bike parked overnight in front of my residence on the 3200 block of W. Irving Park Rd and Christiana. Came back the following morning, Sunday (Aug 29th) and it was gone. No police report filed yet. No witnesses.

Waterford RS 2200 Road Bike

Location

My garage
1816 N Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly painted and upgraded Waterford. White with black panels and red Watrerford lettering. My name painted on the left side chainstay. New Shimano Ultegra tubeless wheels, Atom tires, carbon fork, Selle seat.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I just completed a lakefront ride with a friend who borrowed my Jamis Touring bike. We arrived back at my garage at 7:30 a.m. and locked both bikes in garage, as i always do. We went in the house, showered and went back to the garage at 8:30 to use my car to go to work. The garage door was kicked in and the only things missing were the 2 bikes. I just spent $3,000.00 upgrading the bike and am sick about it. I did file a police report.

2009 Cannondale F8

Location

1555 Sandburg Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
SM44862
Size: 
Wheels: 26", Frame: Medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome pedals, water bottle cage, mount for speedometer but no speedometer, mud on underside

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
18 hrs.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up in the courtyard of 1555 Sandburg Terrace on afternoon of 8/31 and was missing at 8AM on 9/1. I suspect the lock was picked.

1999 Puch Cavalier`

Location

Holiday Club
4025 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 1:12pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HY0 919 57319
Size: 
57cm Fram 27in tires
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright Yellow Bike Rear Bubblegum Lined tire, Front All Black tire Black Handlebars- with a bit of packaging tape on it

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?: 
an Hour
Incident Description: 
The Cable was probably cut and Taken along with the bike.

Bianchi Pista

Location

apartment fence
2626 Ashland, Ashland and Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 11:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
H5J06944
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"ride it like you stole it" sticker on top tube, black Brooks saddle, no grip tape on the handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked to a fence in front of my friends apartment (first time I had been over) and I believe the lock was cut with a battery operated saw.

Leader 721tr Track Bike

Location

Residential
Elston and Kimball
Chicago , 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

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Normal wear and tear of a 3 year old bike(Scuffs and such). Pink Seguino Crank set. Bare Carbon fiber fork. Chrome Cane Creak Headset. Pink Velocity Deep V wheel set.

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?: 
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?: 
9 Hours
Incident Description: 
Pretty distraught.

Fuji Newest 3.0 Roadbike

Location

outside of Double Door, under the El
1549 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 years old. Missing endcaps on handles. Normal wear/dirt/scratches. Repair kit under seat, along with blinking tail light.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone probably cut the cable and stole the bike, along with bike helmet.

Fuji Espree

Location

House (enclosed back porch)
2328 W. Iowa
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Fc405492
Size: 
52 CM
Color: 
Midnight Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
When the bike was taken, it had a black rimmed pair of vuelta wheels. Back wheel is a flip flop with a 16t shimano freewheel and a 16t cog. Original Sugino cranks with Surley 49t Chainring. Bullhorn bars with Blue tape. San Macro Rolls saddle. Black Crank Brother Egg beaters. Reverse Tektro brake lever on the front brake. Set of black Planet Bike Freddy Race half fenders.

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?: 
A day or two.
Incident Description: 
Bike was on the third floor of an enclosed back porch with a locking door. Our back common door is often propped by either the landlord or other tenants. I can only assume that this is how the thief gained access. 8/31/10 @ 4PM is when our neighbor first noticed it missing. It may have been missing as early as the night of the 30th. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

SE Draft

Location

California Blue Line Stop
2211 N California Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 1:04pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 or 54cm
Color: 
Tan/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tan/Green SE Draft single speed bike, good condition, fairly new. Has tan rubber wraps over road bike styled handlebars. Has brakes on top, similar styled hand breaks as a mountain bike.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up inside the California Blue Line station at 8 am, returned at 6pm and it was missing. My lock was older however I don't believe it was defective.

Blue Trek Road Bike - older - model 720?

Location

My house, someone broke in to front door
2320 West Cortez #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Big
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some touch up paint not matching original blue, nice gel seat, blue stripped grips, Converted to single speed

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in hallway inside of secure building. Someone broke in through front door and managed to steal bike.

2009 Jamis Sputnik

Location

West Argyle Apartments
1350 W Argyle ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WE9E00268
Size: 
53, medium sized
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in excellent condition. It has a back rack with a bungie net, fenders, bull horn handlebars with bar end brakes, black and gray bar tape, knog lights, womens saddle, and helmet.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was seen locked to the rack in the courtyard of our building around 12:30 pm. When we returned around 2:00pm the rack was sawed through and the bike with all of it's locks and cables was gone. The rack was compromised with a pipe cutter.

Mongoose Blackcomb

Location

PJ Clark's - 302 E Illinois St
Illinois St and N Columbus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, slight tear on rear of seat. Distinctive "I beam" frame with dual suspension.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to fence, went in PJ Clark's for quick lunch. Bike stolen within 20 minutes right in front of high-traffic Embassy Suites valet entrace and busy sidewalk. Bike stolen on NE corner of intersection, police camera mounted on SE corner of interestion in plain view. Police would not review security tape.

Schwinn S-25

Location

home
4614 N Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 5:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
small enough for someone 5'3 to ride
Color: 
Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Handle Bars Have big scraps where you can see the metal,kickstand had big paint chips in it, the pedals still had stickers on them(Bought From Target), Still had 3/4 of barcode sticker on font of the bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I came back from wallgreens at around 10:30, Put my bike down in the storage area of our building. I woke up to go ride to wallgreens to pick some stuff up and noticed the door was unlocked. I went in to see my lock and my bike missing along with another bike.

Scott Speedster 2008 model S60 FB. Aluminum, black with white and red lettering.

Location

230 W. Monroe
230 W. Monroe, loading doc
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FBH8JZ (or 2) - 29496 / EN 14781
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 model S60 FB. Aluminum, black with white and red lettering. Perfect condition, less then 2 years old. Flat bar. Rapid fire shifters. SPD pedals. Wired cadence meter.

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?: 
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?: 
for the day
Incident Description: 
Rode to work. There's a guard on the dock (supposedly) until 3PM.

Cannondale

Location

Lakeview Residence
1517 W. Cornelia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
5' 8" Medium Frame
Color: 
Blue/Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and Aqua "tie-die" look. Blue tape wrapped around the handlebars. Black, round sticker on base of the bike for a bike shop in Warren, PA.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
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?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a railing on back stairwell of apartment building. Not in plain sight of alleyway, so I'm thinking it was someone who lives in my building/was visiting my building. Image provided is similar to my bike, but the colors are blue and aqua.

Blue Cycles / Model TR-250

Location

My front yard
2617 N. Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
~58 cm.
Color: 
Metallic Teal w/ Dogs
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aluminum frame with wide, blade-like tubing. The bike is painted with a metallic teal undercoat and is covered with dozens of dog decals. The decals are raised a bit, so the edges could be felt even if the bike was painted over, The words "Who Let The Dogs Out?" are on one of the chainstays in raised red decals. The crankset is also distinctive: Sugino Grand Mighty's in a champagne anodized color. Pedals are SPDs. The saddle is a custom-made Fizik Arione in a red/fluorescent colorway. The front wheel is a radial-laced Shimano, and the rear wheel is a DT Swiss RR 1.1 rim laced to a low-flange black anodized Phil Wood hub. The handlebars say "Team Beerd" on them and are unusually narrow (38 cm).

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I locked this bike to a tree before going to bed. The tree had been sawn through and the bike was missing when I woke up the next morning.

Jamis Coda Elite '10

Location

2nd Floor Porch
1632 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 10:51pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u97421845
Size: 
19"
Color: 
White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Two months old. Stock clipless pedals swapped out for regular metal pedals (no clips).

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?: 
NA
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen off second story porch between 12am-8am.

Jamis Commuter 1

Location

Residence
West Newport Avenue, Apt. 3 Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 8:41pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
HS488254
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Distinguishing features include chrome bicycle bell on left handlebar, black bike rack above rear wheel, and black cotton seat.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bicycle a Jamie Commuter 1 had fixed wheel locks on both tires so its frame was U locked to a wrought iron fence in front of my personal residence at 849 W. Newport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657. It was last seen securely locked at the location described on Saturday, August 28 at 2:30 p.m. CT. When I came out of my residence on Sunday, August 29 at 11:00 a.m., the bike was no longer there and the wrought iron fence had been cut in two places so that the thief lifted the bike and ulock over the main pole, through the cuts in the wrought iron and took the property.