Recent Reports

Men’s Schwinn 700C Trail Way Hybrid Bike

Location

5464 Ingleside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Regular Adult Bike
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly New condition, Kryptonite New York Lock bracket mounted on the upper bar of 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?: 
12 hours Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked inside a closed wooden backyard fence. It would be unlikely that a passerby would notice there was a bike inside, especially at night. Someone was either at a location high enough to see over the fence or saw me ride it in and park it.

Yeti Ultimate 19" white

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

Location

bike rack outside of River City.
800 South Wells st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 12:47pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Te bike was used. More that 10 yr's old. Black Cook Brothers cranks, Mavic rims, red Ritchy clipless pedals, vetta seat, slick tires, WTB stem. The bike is very unique in that it has an elevated chain stey. BMX style rear. Rockshok Mag21 shocks. The picture is not my bike. But just picture this in the color white.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Saturday, between 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Incident Description: 
Locked bike with a cable lock outside of River City to a railing since the bike rack was full. There is a camera on the bike rack, but there maybe an obstruction from a tree branch of the theaft. I will contact building amangment Monday to see what they have on the video footage. It was not a clean cut to the cable.

Stolen Bikes for Sale on 57th Street

Location

1327 E 57th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 1:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen bikes for sale on 57th Street in front of Medici............

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?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Check out Medici if your bike is stolen........

SX-2000

Location

Illinois Center Building Bike Rack
Stetson & South Water
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 9:18am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Metallic Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND SPANKIN NEW!! PURCHASED 07/27/08

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?: 
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?: 
3hrs
Incident Description: 
someone cut my bike cord with metal clippers and walked away with my bike.

Mongoose Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Location

Street corner
1339 N Wicker Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"?
Color: 
Black w/ red detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is full suspension and 6-7 years old. Black with red detailing. Handle grips old, showing wear on the ends. Bike had a Superman air freshener hanging from it at time of theft. Bike has several stickers including a Bloodshot Records stickers, Chicago Bicycle Federation sticker, an Atari sticker, and a Rails to Trails sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign on corner of Wolcott and Wicker Park for less than ten minutes while I was getting ready for work. Bike with lock was gone. Suspect that thief lifted street sign to gain bike. U-lock is probably still dangling from top bar of the frame.

Raleigh Passage 4.0

Location

House Garage, Locked
2153 W. Fletcher St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2008 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
u66k23632
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Moderately worn condition, white reflective stripes added after market to the sides of the frame, silver after market rack trunk on rear. Strobe headlight on handle bars and late model Cateye rear relector/light combo on rack.

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?: 
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 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked to any post or object, but was inside a secure and locked garage. Speculation is that the thief/ves defeated the automatic garage door opener as the garage door in the alley was found open at approx 9AM on the 29th.

Specialized, Allez

Location

Apartment building
422 W. Melrose Apt. 702
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 7:03am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD70408531B
Size: 
Frame size-52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a brand new bike, bought in June 2008.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
THe bike was locked up to a pole and when I came home it was gone with the lock.

'07 Gary Fisher Marlin

Location

home
2559 W. Cortland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13'' frame
Color: 
Black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new and beautiful

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?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my employers home while inside a a locked, fenced in area at the back of the house.

Raleigh SC-30 Hybrid comfort bike

Location

locked bike storage in locked condo bldg garage
3902 N Claremont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
silver/blk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, very few scratches.

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?: 
2+ years, this was taken from a locked bike storage room in a locked condo garage
Incident Description: 
A blond haired caucasion man about mid 30's broke in through the front door of the condo bldg, then broke into the bike storage room and cleared out all the bikes that were inside. He is on video surveillance from the building's security camera and the CPD has a copy of the video.

Electra Townie 3s

Location

Residential
837 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 in
Color: 
Blk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, looks new. Matte black finish.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked 1-2 hours in front of residence, before it was noticed missing. Locked to wrought iron fence. Cable lock was cleanly cut and remained attached to fence pole.

Trek 7200

Location

1507 N. Elston
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28" or 30"
Color: 
Grey and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The most identifying characteristic of this bike is that it is very tall. I'm 6'2" and can barely fit on it.

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 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?: 
No more than four hours
Incident Description: 
I found my lock cut at 9:00am. My roommate borrowed the bike and returned it sometime around 5:00am.

Trek 820

Location

Home
Southport & Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2008 - 12:55pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU185CS362B
Size: 
18
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year and a half old, diry, had bike chicago membership sticker on upper frame and on the route sticker on lower frame. Recently had spokes retensioned on back tire.

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 5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from gated area between garage and apt bldg when owner ran into apt to grab a backpack.

Gary Fisher Mountain Bike

Location

55 W. Chestnut (parked outside behind gate next to building)
55 W. Chestnut
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 5:13am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Fit for person 5'7"
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition; water bottle holder, water bottle, lock holder next to water bottle

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack, behind gate next to building. Gary Fisher Mountain Bike is grey, with water bottle holder with bottle. Front suspension. Lock was taken with the bike.

Schwinn Ranger 2.6

Location

Alcocks Bar Near CBOE
411 S Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 28, 2008 - 9:37am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
has some brown stain when the guys stained the deck

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike looks like this with out the kids seat.. It was a regular monday lots of traffic in that area

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

UIC
Harrison and morgan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 2:14pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
22.5
Color: 
Silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
eleven 81 seat and post because that had been stolen last saturday and a topeak rack. There is also a small bike pump on the frame and trek bottle holder.

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?: 
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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone stole my bike from a UIC bike rack. The lock and chain are missing also.

Next Mens Mountain Bike

Location

Bucktown, Apartment
1738 N. Wood St. Apt. 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 6:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition. I had removed some of the stickers so it doesnt say the brand anywhere. Its a cheap Wal-mart mountain bike but i thought that i would just throw it up here. It had a bike bag under the seat. There is a dime sized spot of white paint on the right of the seat.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months at a time
Incident Description: 
Came home. Lock was cut laying on the ground. Bike Gone.

Diamondback insight 1 '08

Location

Marwen
Chicago and Orleans
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2008 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
482k32375
Size: 
frame size:19 (top of frame was about 30" from ground)
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
practically new, tires were a bit worn and probably a bit of mud there was a small red stripe on the front quick release tab from a sticker that was on the bike when I purchased it

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?: 
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?: 
no more than 3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to the fence outside marwen (833 N. Orleans) at about 1:00, I came back at about 4:15 when I discovered it to be gone, part of the cut-through lock lying on the ground

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Starbucks
1157 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU024C1397C
Size: 
19 inch frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carrying rack on the back, bottle cage, damaged right pedal from fast right turns

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 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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Sign to which bike was locked was lifted and replaced.

Bridgeston MB-6

Location

1109 East 52nd Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bridgestone MB-6 mountain bike with pink lettering. Numerous pock marks on downtube from smacking lock against it. Missing front derailleur. Plastic fenders on front and rear. Metal pedals with plastic mountain toe clips. Linear pull (V) brakes. Bar ends. Specialized Fat Boy tires on front and rear. Purple Profile brand bottle cage, plastic.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen between 8:00 pm - 8:00 am July 25. Bicycle was locked to a wooden porch railing in the parking lot behind my apartment building. The cable was cut and the lock was left lying on the ground.

2005 Fuji Captiva

Location

Apartment
443 W. Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
17"L
Color: 
Metallic Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a "Wrightwood" bike room sticker on it (green and white)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was chained to a city tow zone pole which was lifted out of the ground in order to take the bike and u-lock that had it secured to the pole. This is my best guess of what happened because the tow zone pole fully lifts out of the ground.