Recent Reports

Trek Mountain Bike Converted to Single Speed

Location

Raventswood Metra Stop
1800 W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 7:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I converted this Mountain Bike into a Single Speed (freewheel sans chain tensioner). It had decent wheels on it with slicks, and I trimmed the handlebars to be a little shorter with red grips.

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?: 
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?: 
I left it there at 8:20am and returned to find it gone at 6pm
Incident Description: 
I locked it to the bicycle rack through the frame and front wheel. My back wheel had a locking skewer on it. Left it in broad daylight for the day, and when I returned it was no longer locked to said bicycle rack. Bummer.

Fuji Tahoe Comp

Location

Apartment
800 W. Wisconsin St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFA6A0105
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Velo saddle, Shimano Deore Derauilleur, Shimano shift/break, red and black writing...was definitely muddy when I last left it

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 months (3 week since used last)
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to railing on porch - through closed gate, down porch walkway and around corner not visible to any outside area because area is fenced in. A person would have to go through the gate and walk down the skinny porch area and around the corner to a thin walkway that just included my bike, the air conditioning units and access to the locked basement.

2000 Specialized Allez

Location

Dearborn Tower Parking Garage
1530 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 12, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
56?
Color: 
White with grey and red markings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Right shifter (for rear derailer) needs replacing as it no longer downshifts properly. Right handlebar tape is torn/shredded. The bike has a small seat bag, a mount for a bike computer, and the pedals are Shimano PD-A530 SPD Dual Platform Pedals.

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?: 
I was keeping the bike in my parking garage near my car daily for the last 2 years. Sometimes locked, sometimes not.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was inside enclosed parking garage near my parking space along with several other bikes. It was there in the morning and gone by the evening. Apparently several other bicycles have been stolen from the garage recently.

Sycamore Mongoose

Location

Logan Square
2512 N. Sacramento Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 7:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Good size for 5' 4" person or shorter
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was used, didn't look new. It had a high cross bar.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Was locked to the inside of an enclosed fence & locked gate.

Trek 7200

Location

3200 S. Lowe Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTVF044066
Size: 
17 1/2"
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has back rack with black bag, Specialized computer on handelbars.

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?: 
Was stored in my garage.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my garage. Photo is from Trek website, my bike is red. It is a men's bike with a woman's comfort seat.

2006 Cannondale F400

Location

Millenium Park, right acrss the street from the Modern Wing (AIC
E. Monroe at Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red with black stripes; small bumper sticker along top tube: Kill Your Television

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Six hours
Incident Description: 
This was in Millennium Park, where I was parked across the street (E.Monroe) from the Art Institute's Modern Wing. Not a bad parking spot, actually! Except, you know ... http://composing.org/blog/my-bikes-final-resting-place/

Trek 7200

Location

Home
4661 N. Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU282CI825D
Size: 
20" frame, standard Male geometry
Color: 
White / Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, but no distinguishing marks.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Up to 3 weeks before it was stolen, last seen on June 12, 2010.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my basement storage unit. The storage unit was locked, but the bike was not. Out of 13 bikes in the basement, mine is the only one missing (at first glance it would seem to be the most valuable). Bike may have been stolen by a neighbor, since we all have a key to the basement storage unit, but I have also been told that utility workers occasionally have access to the unit, and that the door does not always close properly. I suspect a specific neighbor, but I will say no more without evidence.

Cannondale - Six Carbon

Location

My House
Lawrence and Hermitage
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

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Around 56 cm frame
Color: 
Black/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition Cannondale Six Carbon with: Clipless pedals with one platform side A black sporty tail fender Black wrapped handlebars (left side coming off slightly) Water-bottle holder Lock clip with "OnGuard" lock attached Small amount of red on the top crossbar's logo

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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
My black Cannondale was stolen from my locked entryway. The thief pried open one of the windows during the night and took only the bike (he must have known I kept it there). He then unlocked the door from the inside and left it standing wide open. I found it missing in the morning. (The image is a still from a movie I made I would never actually lock it like that). The bike was a gift so I don't have the serial number. Any tips would be much appreciated.

Schwinn Women's Single Speed Road Bike

Location

1554 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
1554 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 5:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57"
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Converted to a Single Speed. Black foam padding on handlebars (the ride side is missing handlebar stopper).

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Schwinn Maroon Women's Single Speed Road Bike was stolen while attending West Fest on Sunday, July 11, between the time of 8:15 pm and 12:30 am. My bike, helmet and U-lock were all gone/stolen.

Schwinn Sierra

Location

Coach House
1044 West Montana St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey Schwinn mountain bike with american flags on the spokes. Stolen from our basement

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?: 
The bike was stored in our basement for about three hours
Incident Description: 
The basement lock was accidently completely locked but was just hanging opened. The intruder entered and stole the bike.

Bridgestone MB-3

Location

Under deck
1925 W. Warner
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 9:24am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
x-large
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New silver seat, back over-tire rack, black toe clips, fat tires, 18-speed, 18 years old.

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 1/2 hours ago
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored below deck on basement level. Just rode it 5 hours ago.

Novara Divano

Location

Lincoln Square
2725 West Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 10:13pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had my road bike stolen out of the back stairwell of my apartment on the morning of 7/11. It is a blue/white bike with shimano paddle shifters, a bike lock on the down rod. So they broke into our apartment building took the bike.

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?: 
The bike was locked in our stairwell for a couple weeks. They broke into the building, went up to the third floor and took the bike off of its rack.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in our stairwell for a couple weeks. They broke into the building, went up to the third floor and took the bike off of its rack.

2010 Specialized Crosstrail Bike

Location

Men's Warehouse
542 West Roosevelt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wvd096056956e
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and titanium body, medium frame, excellent condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
For approximately 40 minutes, it was stolen between 2 PM and 2:10 PM
Incident Description: 
Between 2-2:10 PM, my bike was locked with a U-lock likely on the body with another bicylce (my sister's). Between this 10 minute interval, the bike was stolen with the U-lock not broken nor my sister's bike stolen. We attempted to go the flea market on Des Plaines to intercept the bike without results.

Giant 2002 Cypress LX

Location

5642 n broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
gp202988
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hardly ridden like new

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
stored apt storage
Incident Description: 
stolen for locked storage locking cable had to be cut

Fuji Finest 2.0 2007

Location

Porch/ stairwell on second floor.
Orchard and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Waiting to get it from bike store
Size: 
44 cm, XS
Color: 
White and Turqouise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 years old but only had around 60 miles on it. Looks very new and shiny. White and turquoise bike with handle bar tape that has turned grayish from use. Bike has a white seat and clip in petals.

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 stolen from second floor back porch. Thief either hoisted a very tall ladder against the balcony or broke into very heavy and high steel fence and then through the porch door. Bike was hardly visible from the alley and building is an old limestone with very high ceilings and thus high floor levels. The picture is obviously not mine but the bike looks just like that. ***

Fuji Sunfire

Location

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 E. Congress Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ8I00298
Size: 
17" Woman's
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new; Accessories: Mini Toe Clips, Head/Tail light, seat cable

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approx 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Two cable locks were cut and bike was stolen while we were in church.

Trek 1.2 2008

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
1546 W. Cortland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Model, worn in only slightly. The front wheel and back wheel are different brands and weights as the original matching back wheel was stolen a while ago. There are streaks of red and white detailing on the frame. The handlebar tape, black, is coming undone. Mounted also on the handlebars are two black plastic holdings for a headlight and an odometer.

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike on the bike rack underneath the Metra tracks on Cortland. The front wheel and frame were locked to the rack by a ULock, and the back wheel and seat were locked to each other with a coil lock. I parked the bike at 6pm and returned at 11pm to find the bike and locks missing.

4500 Trek

Location

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

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
New! Waiting on Village Cycle for serial number,
Size: 
16
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW, purchased 6/5/2010. White with red and black detailing and writing. Used the bike twice!!! Odometer on 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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always locked unless in use, last used 2 days prior.
Incident Description: 
They hopped fence, broke into a locked garage, cut cable and stole both bikes.

Trek 7300 WSD

Location

Stolen out of garage.
California & Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU064C6126C
Size: 
16
Color: 
Seafoam green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old, rode maybe 6 times. Like new. Tan leather seat and handle grips. Odometer. Water cage and kickstand.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always locked unless in use, last used 2 days prior.
Incident Description: 
They hopped gated area that led to the garage, broke in and cut cable and stole bike

Fuji Sea Foam Green Men's Road Bike With Purple Writing. White handlebards, with a new black stem.

Location

Catalpa and Kenmore, locked to pole sw side of street
5516 n Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Men's 5"4'
Color: 
Sea Foam Green, Purple Letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sea Foam Green with purple Fuji writing. White grip tape on the old style handle bars, and a new black stem connecting the handle bars to the frame. New black tired. A new black rack on the black of the bike. There is a water bottle holder on the bike that's finish is rubbing off. It has a black saddle and silver peddles. Just repaired, in great condition, but the wheel frames are old and bent and have terrible spoke tension, so spokes might be broken. It was locked with a combination lock. Both tires are quick release and the front tire was taken off and locked with the back tire.

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 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?: 
3 days, Wednesday night
Incident Description: 
I don't think it was unusual, I think someone just decided they wanted it and clipped the lock. It had a lot of work done, and looks like a nice bike, shiny and new :(