Recent Reports

80's Gitane Road to Fixed Conversion

Location

Western Blue Line Station (O'Hare Branch)
1900 N. Western Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 1, 2009 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50-52 mm
Color: 
Blue/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is a blue and yellow Gitane road bike from the early 80's, recently converted into a fixed gear. Road drop bars with yellow griptape, Campagnolo 52 tooth crankset with yellow chain. Campagnolo pedals and clips with reflective straps.

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?: 
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike racks were full, so i locked my bike to the sign indicating the handicapped entrance on the south side of the train station. When i talked to the man inside, he said there was a chance that either the CTA, CTA Police or the city removed it as it could have been "blocking the door," which is also used for shipments. This is possible, as the U-Lock is new, was tightly secured to the bike through the frame, rear wheel and removed front wheel and the sign is not removable. Upon contacting multiple CTA offices, no one has it or could not help me (as of 3 pm, May 1). Any information regarding CTA/city policy for bike removal or on the whereabouts of removed bikes, or information regarding possible theft, would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at [email protected].

Specialized sirrus

Location

UIC outside the back entrance to the Atrium
700 S. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
light, waist high to me im 5-10
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
gear shift covers broken off, large stractch on frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Not more than 24 hours at a time for about a month
Incident Description: 
I was downstairs studying for first semesters finals when I went out for a cigarette and my bike was gone with the lock cut lying on the ground. i filed a police reprt and im look to find the report number.

miyata

Location

228 S. Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
k619773
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red miyata. The frame is old and beat up looking. Most of the paint on the downtube has come of and the word miyata is bearly even there. The seat is an old schwinn seat.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 to 60 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike up to a rack in front of the bulding at about 4:30PM. I came back out at 5:30 and it was gone.

2009 Specialized Sirrus

Location

Whole Foods
N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Specialized size M
Color: 
Gloss Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Continental Gator Skin tires on front and back. White Specialized Toupe Saddle with some silver lining. There is a Kozy's Cyclery sticker on the frame along with a red Specialized "Register your bike" sticker (whoops).

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 20 minutes
Incident Description: 
The Whole Foods on N.Halsted is attached to a community center that provides services to all populations of peoples. When I arrived at whole foods, there was a group of younger men hanging around the entrance to the community center on the corner of Waveland and Halsted.

Micargi Tahiti

Location

House
1414 W Lexington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
To come
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Apple Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new cruiser. White metal basket up front. White and hot pink-rimmed 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Brand new -- very cute apple green cruiser. The bike was delivered by Fed Ex on 4/28 around 10 a.m. Put together at 7 p.m. In the garage at 10 p.m. Stolen from the garage sometime between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Discovered missing at 7:40 a.m.

Trek 3700

Location

Parking garage of my condo building
974 W. 35th Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 27, 2009 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
74588949163
Size: 
21" Frame
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has black plastic mud/splash guards on the front and back. The wheels are blak spokes w/Bontrager tires. There is also a lock holder on the verical frame. The lock was cut so it's most likely NOT on the bike. However, the holder most likely is

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was stolen within 10 hours of being locked up in its location
Incident Description: 
I had just brought my bike home after riding in the suburbs. I locked it up next to my car, underground, on the wall rack. The lock was through the front tire and frame. I came down this morning (4/28/09) around 10:30am and noticed it was gone. I just bought this bicycle, less than a month ago. It's a red and white Trek 3700 w/ front and rear plastic (detachable) mud/splash guards. It has a quick release seat and tires, Shimano shifters, and front shocks

Marin Muirwoods 29er

Location

Old Town, Kennelly Square Condominiums or Equinox gym.
1749 N. Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 24, 2009 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
waiting for this information.
Size: 
29 in. wheels
Color: 
black (midnight)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new, ridden very few times, so this is in great condition. Not dirty or scratched up at all when I last saw it. The distinguishing features are the size (29 inch wheels), and it has disc-breaks.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
1.5 hours from the last time I saw it. It was there for 3 hrs. total.
Incident Description: 
I came outside to find the bike gone with the lock remaining on the ground locked around the rack that the bike was locked to. The lock was unharmed, my guess is it was picked. The street was very crowded on 4/24 at the time that the bike was stolen, so it must have been done quickly and professionally.

2008 SE Lager

Location

1809 Lincoln Park West
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm, single speed
Color: 
brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new single speed bike with bullhorn handlebars. It was brown with black seat, black wrapped handlebars, chrome brakes, chrome wheels.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike lock was cut and left at the scene. There was another bike locked to the pole, but it was not stolen.

DAHON BOARDWALK GREEN

Location

Robin Richman
2108 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 24, 2009 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Color: 
GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently used, green Dahon Boardwalk with standard hardward. Black rack on back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Rode the bike to robin richman for work at 11am, but saw it still locked at 6:30pm when a friend arrived to lock their bike. Went out again at 7:45 and it was gone.

Womens Globe bike

Location

Winchester Court Apartments
4400 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's Globe bike. It has a bell on left hand side of handle bar

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Two bikes with u-locks attached to wooden stairway beam (next to laundry room)in inside courtyard of apartment complex (locked only to residents)on Sunday, April 19th. Friday, April 24th, bike owners went to retrieve bikes and beam was broken. Bikes and locks were no where to be found.

Specialized- Rockhopper

Location

Home- fenced backyard not viewable from front of house/alley
2235 W Thomas St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 8:24am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P4DK41300
Size: 
Woman's
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Ski Hut logo near the water bottle holder- Silver coloring with goldish colored handlebars. In good condition.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
This is where I have been parking it for about a month. It is in a fenced in back yard. Not in sight from the alley or the font of the house.
Incident Description: 
Saw the bike last on Sunday April 19th early evening, discovered it was stolen Tuesday April 21 early afternoon. Lock was cut with just a small piece of it left behind.

Schwinn tri bike

Location

My garage
1800 block of W. Byron st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Couldn't find the serial #
Size: 
21-22" (53-55cm)
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a 20 yr old steel frame Schwinn the last made in Chicago. It had Aerospoke carbon fiber wheels grip shifters on Scott aerobars, Look pedals for large clips, Shimano gears. I've been doing triathlons on it since the Ironman in 1987. There are newer and better but this was my baby.

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?: 
The bike was hanging fon hooks in my garage and not locked
Incident Description: 
Pulled out of my garage about 1pm Sun 4/19 when I returned at 6pm the overhead door was opened and the bike gone.

Gary Fisher / #ST-EF50-8R

Location

1456 W. Grace
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 2:26pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C002T8002302CPT706821
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Silver/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There were front and rear shocks. Cross bar says Gary Fisher in Black.

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?: 
1 Hour
Incident Description: 
I was on the front porch of the home for about 1 hour. When I was ready to leave I walked around back and my bike was missing..

IRO Heidi track bike

Location

My girlfriend's apartment
2200 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
46 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is an IRO Heidi 46 cm black track bike. It has a flat bar with two brakes and all black wheels. It is obviously very small. There was also a front light on the front bar. The bike was a fairly new. Note that the picture of the bike features drop bars, not a straight bar.

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?: 
Several hours
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my girlfriend's apartment last night on N. Kedzie and stole her bike. They broke the front door, went in through another door, and took her bike from the hallway where she was letting it dry. She does not make very much money and is completely heartbroken. If anyone sees it, please let us know. She is offering a cash reward, no questions asked.

Trek 800

Location

Apartment
North Ave. and Hudson Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 5:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a silver frame with red lettering. The Seat was pretty worn, and it had new 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside in a locked building in the storage locker. Additionally, the storage locker was locked and closed. Similar incidents have been occurring in the area in the past.

Seven Axiom SG

Location

Millenium Park Bike Station
239 East Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 6:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5104T4G
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a custom titanium Seven road bike; Dura-Ace components, titanium water bottle cages -- the whole nine yards. Also equipped with a Garmin 705 GPS, SRM wireless powermeter crankset. The only thing not over the top were the DT Swiss wheels I had on it that day. Taken from the Millenium Park bike station (which is generally very safe) by an African-American male, 5'10" - 6'0" in height, maybe 200 pounds, green winter coat and hat (caught on video surveillance tape).

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Video surveillance shows the thief hanging out in the bike station atrium acting like he was working on a problem with his bike, he then exits off the camera shot and presumably cuts the lock on my bike and lifts it over the railing and out the door. He leaves his crappy messenger bike (which he might also have stolen) near the door. Image shown is not my bike, but a photo of a similar bike.

Trek 1988? model

Location

my garage
933 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
58 cm?
Color: 
lt. blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
yellow/black tape on bullhorn handlebars, with profile design aerobars and angled bike seat for triathlons. Egg beater pedals, and decals all over frame.

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?: 
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?: 
hanging on hooks from ceiling of garage
Incident Description: 
The garage was not broken into, so I assume that the door was left open, or someone has a universal remote for the door. The bike was up on hooks, with a u-bar lock and cable through the wheels and frame. A heavy chain was draped over it, but it was not secured to the ceiling like my wife's bike.

Ritchey Breakaway 58cm

Location

Stanley's Tavern
1970 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
white and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches under top tube. Rust on points of connection where bike breaks away.

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?: 
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 up outside Stanley's Tavern while I was inside eating. Lock was a cable lock with combo. Lock was probably cut and bike taken. Nothing was left behind.

2008 Cannondale F3 Caffeine with rear rack

Location

inside apartment garage
1401 s state
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 3, 2009 - 4:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2008 Cannondale F3 Caffeine with rear rack and new silver LX Pedals and huge silver trap pedals

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
noticed stolen last night... inside locked apartment building parking garage.

Bianchi San Jose

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

Location

1600 W. Columbia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a 2007 bike in very good condition. A u-lock was attached to the frame. There were metal pedals with straps, a front LED headlight (Cat's eye brand) and a red flashing light in back. Although it is a single-speed road bike, there were hybrid tires on it.

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?: 
Permanently
Incident Description: 
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