Recent Reports

Velocity Deep V Rear Wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Cafeteria Marcelas
3350 W. Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 31, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear Velocity Deep V wheel with a Formula hub and a Surly fixed cog. Non machined side wall with no brake wear on the rim.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked in front of a restaurant on Fullerton and Kimball for 5 minutes, came outside and the rear wheel was gone. Based on talking to a couple people at the scene I believe someone from the immediate neighborhood took it.

Schwinn Trailway

Location

Max Palevsky Residence Hall, Central Building
1101 E. 56th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 21, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, but traffic reflector is broken off of handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
1 week

fuji track

Location

2820 w North ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 or 54
Color: 
blue gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
curved handle bars shoulder width, tan leather brooks saddle with copper rivets chained to the frame, blue rims, continental tires, line drawing of a steak sticker, chain was rusty, stem was new

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
my van was broken into. i saw that my sliding door was open. the lock had been picked

KHS Urban Soul

Location

Higgins
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
32
Color: 
Grey KHS Urban Soul
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, back tire was a gatorskin. There was also a small sticker on the seat.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over the winter.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept inside of a closed apartment complex. Bike went missing and is presumably stolen.

KHS Brentwood

Location

5635 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker - BIKE NYC

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
Somebody stole my bike right out of the bike room in my building. Someone said they had the keys because the door wasn't tampered with. Then we found out that an elderly lady upstairs had dropped her keys right outside the door, so that's probably what happened. They just let themselves in. I miss my bike. Please help me get it back (I know it's a long shot)

Globe Roll 1

Location

Home
1001 n richmond st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 21, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
All Black with White Deep V Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fully functional components, some paint chipping. 666 sticker on seat stay, spin bell on left handlebar. Front/rear brakes

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?: 
5-10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my back room, along with a Dewalt Sawzall while I was sleeping after work (pedicabbing).

Fuji Del Rey

Location

Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, March 17, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black / gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition; matching brown saddle & bullhorns

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Regular storage
Incident Description: 
Bike was stole from inside locked apartment complex.

MOTOBECANE TRACK

Location

home
2855 w lyndale st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
CYIDC12EOC493
Size: 
54CM
Color: 
ALL BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SINGLE SPEED, ALL BLACK, BULLHORN HANDLEBARS AND CROSSTOP BRAKE LEVERS, BLACK CLIP ON CABLE HOLDS, AND ORIGIN8 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?: 
2 MONTHS - INSIDE GARAGE, BIKE WAS NOT LOCKED.
Incident Description: 
CAME HOME AROUND 3PM ON SATURDAY 3/15, SAW GARAGE DOOR OPENED. ENTRY TO GARAGE IS UNKNOWN. BIKE WAS GONE, ULOCK THAT WAS RESTING ON SEAT WAS LEFT BEHIND. ADJACENT TO GARAGE, AN 80'S MOUNTAIN TREK WAS LEFT BEHIND. ASSUMPTION IS THAT SOMEONE PRIED GARAGE DOOR OPEN, THEN SWITCHED BIKES.

2006 Specialized Langster

Location

3632 W Dickens Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, March 17, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black w/stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear tire Gatorskin, front tire light blue Michelin, white San Marco Concor Race Demo saddle, SPD (Shimano PD-M520) pedals, stickers all over the frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I returned home from work and left my bike outside, under the stairs to my apartment behind a locked gate. I stupidly forgot that I had left it outside and when I remembered this morning, it was gone.

Moots Vamoots

Location

1316 Maple
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5200256
Size: 
Men's medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Several bikes were stolen from a locked storage room in our building.

Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel

Location

1316 Maple
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
481C10448
Size: 
Women's small, custom
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
A number of bikes were stolen from a locked storage room in our building.

700c Schwinn Varsity 1200 Men's Road Bike

Location

817 S LAFLIN ST APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S2678WMG
Size: 
70.0 x 25.5 x 43.0
Color: 
White/Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.never rode 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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
put my bike down there on march 15th at 9.00Am went down there to take it out an March 17th 11Am and it was missing. there were 3 other bikes with mine and they were still there.only mine was stolen

Schwinn 700c Women's Merge Hybrid Comfort Bike (Pink)

Location

Midway orange line
4612 w. 59th
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Pale pink/ white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at midway orange line train station. Only locked front wheel to bike rack pole (newer u-lock w/flat key). Frame of bike and rear wheel stolen. Front wheel and lock intact when discovered.

2006 Trek 6500

Location

Garage
1255 W. Addison St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C95AU467
Size: 
21.5"
Color: 
Flare (Orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively good condition. 21 speed with Orange frame with black Bontrager tires that are somewhat worn from riding on the Lake Shore Dr. bike path. This bike has trouble shifting to the highest gears. All stock parts with the exception of a small pouch under the seat. No major scratches/dings on it but is missing the front break (friend borrowed it and came back without a break - he didn't know it was missing.)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Months. Did not ride during the winter
Incident Description: 
I had driven out of my garage to go to work at about 7:15 a.m. I waited outside the garage until it closed (as I do every time) and did not come back until 10:30 p.m. that night (it was a long day for me). When I initially entered my garage through the back door, the door hit the bike. That is how I knew it was there. When I came home and went to exit through the back door of the garage, the bike was missing. At first I thought my father-in-law had taken it for a spin. I checked with him and he hadn't used it in months. I ran back down to the garage and saw that the cable lock that was used to lock the bike to my wife's bike (which was still there) had been cut. My wife's bike has an On Guard Bulldog U Lock between her frame and the front wheel. I'm not sure how the person got into my garage, which I believe to be locked and closed during the day, but they got to my bike and left without a trace.

Jamis Beatnik 2013

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

Location

5200 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition and relatively new. Strap on lights. Puncture resistant tires.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up to a standard city bike rack over night (about 8 hours) on a snowy night and was gone in the morning. No idea why.

aluminum Trek 1000

Location

Humboldt Park
Richmond st and Wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
few scratches on top tube. Working bikes sticker. Yellow handlebar tape and dirty white brake hoods. Blue and black tires.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
several days, stored inside building
Incident Description: 
I always kept my bike on the basement of the building I live in as there are other bikes on site, and someone lives in the basement. I had the bike for over 8 months and always kept it there, I don't usually go out through the basement during winter and I only go down when doing laundry, that is when I realized my bike was gone and was the only one that was stolen. The entrance is usually locked and I find it weird that my bike was the only one stolen, making me think it was somebody that knew the bike was there.

diamondback

Location

garage
lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 7, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
I'm about 5"9
Color: 
white frame, purple handle bar wraps, blue wire housing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike, purple handle bar wrap. Blue wire casing, gatorskin tires

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I kept my bike in a garage with an automatic door. I thought the door had been closed, at which point only someone with a code could have entered. When I went to check the next day it was gone

Trek 1.1 54cm 2011 with tribars and trip 3 odometer.

Location

My Home
1309 W. Lunt Ave Unit 1W
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 7, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU237C3710F
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black w Red touches
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition (like new, with a few scuffs under the frame). Has self attached odometer and tribars.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
My bike was located in my detached parking garage which has access from the alley. The garage doorway (human door not car door) is locked at all times and the alleyway only has access to the garage door. I share this garage space with 3 other cars (it is two, two car garages) and it seems that one of the garage doors was left open. Again, there was no forced entry through the locked door and it seems like the car garage door was left open so thieves just walked in.

Rossin c. 1986

Location

Lincoln Square Garage
2534 W. Eastwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Metallic Grey w/ white decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Rossin had a black Cinelli stem, Modolo Professional brakes, white grip tape, Campagnolo seat post with a Bernard Hinault Turbo saddle. Forks and right chain stay were chrome. I installed a temporary crank, pedals and rear derailleur so that a friend could try it for size. The crank was common (new Siguno maybe) but the rear derailleur was a vintage Triplex Professional--Campy copy, not too common and an old Shimano 600/MA 40 rear wheel, front wheel was unmatched. I had also installed my old Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals for the test ride. Included photo shows the bike without the temporary parts installed.

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
The Rossin was locked in my garage with the other bike that was stolen. The door was forced open; the deadbolt splintered the frame. The thief(s) came in from the alley and appear to have left from the alley (no tracks in the snow leading to the front of my house).

Colnago Super, c. 1980

Location

Lincoln Square Garage
2534 W Eastwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, March 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Pale pink / light purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Colnago Super w/ yellow decals and chrome fork. Built as a 5/6 speed city bike with upright bars (V/O Montmartre), leather grip tape, Brooks saddle (copper), brown cables, Campy Record hubs w/ Regina freewheel & Campy Montreal rims. No front derailleur--only rear Campy Record (c. 1986). Road crank had small chain ring with a Campy Cyclocross ring on the outside (no teeth). Shift levers were Nuovo Record but only the rear was cabled. Super Record pedals with leather wrapped toe clips and brown leather straps. The picture shows the frame color however predates the recent build which has different wheels, added shift levers and brown cables.

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?: 
Months--always kept in locked garage.
Incident Description: 
The bike was in my locked garage (dead bolted) and stolen between Sunday Mar 2, 5:00 PM and Monday March 3, 4:00 PM, likely during the daytime on Monday as there was another theft in my neighborhood Monday afternoon. The side door to the garage was forced open (door splintered, frame cracked, etc.) and the bikes were taken.