Recent Reports

Nishiki (vintage)

Location

Oak Park Green Line
106 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
from the 90s, upgraded 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 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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked near Oak Park Green Line Station

Trek 7.1 FX

Location

Home
1121 W Washburne Ave Unit 301
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU053C1213G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Metallic Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good

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 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?: 
24hrs

RECOVERED - Trek 2300

Location

Dept of Family & Support Services North Area Service Center
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 24500T
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Has mix of ultegra and durace components.

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked in front of 845 W. Wilson in Uptown. When I came out it was gone, not even the lock remained. On 6-16-16, the CSBR received the following email from the (former) victim: Thank you! Because of help from Find Stolen Bikes! I recovered my Trek 2300, stolen in Uptown 10 months ago. The short version: someone posted my bike for sale on Facebook, gave a serial number, and several individuals reached out to let me know. I contacted police (not expecting much help); however, a detective got back to me the same day, contacted the seller, and retrieved the bike. They weren't able to get much info about who may have initially stolen it, but I got my bike back and am grateful.

Marin 29er Muirwoods

Location

Armitage & Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 20, 2015 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue handlebar grips and blue rimmed wheels. BUY ME BRUNCH sticker on side

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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: 
left bike over night, found cut lock in morning

Don't know

Location

East Ukranian Village
Chicago Ave & Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Men's Medium
Color: 
Medium Blue with argyle pattern
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape. A couple of years old. Had kryptonite lock on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I had two bikes, the other was a matte black Giant hybrid, adult small. Bikes were in the garage overnight. I went out this morning for 2 hours and when I came home, my garage door was wide open (the light on the opener was on, so it had been opened very recently) both of my bikes were stolen. I'm the only one home with a remote, so I'm not sure how the door was opened.

Giant Escape 3

Location

East Ukranian Village
Wood St. and Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's Small
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was less than one year old--still in good shape. Had a kryptonite series 2 lock mounted vertically on the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I have two bikes, the other is an blue fixi with an argyle pattern on it. Bikes were in the garage overnight. I went out this morning for 2 hours and when I came home, my garage door was wide open (the light on the opener was on, so it had been opened very recently) both of my bikes were stolen. I'm the only one home with a remote, so I'm not sure how the door was opened.

2014 Trek Crossrip Comp

Location

Lincoln Square apartment
4605 N. Campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black with white lettering and green accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition bike. Sticker from Village Cycle Center at base of center seat tube near the crank. Gatorskin tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
1 month but frequently used during this time
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a storage room in my building locked to itself and to my red 2011 Cannondale CAAD8. Both bikes were taken. The door to the storage room is locked and not broken. It's possible someone with key access took them. The building management has been notified.

2011 Cannondale CAAD8

Location

Lincoln Square apartment
4605 N. Campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is well used with significant scuffs on both gear levers, well worn white seat and Bontrager tires.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
1 month but frequently used during this time
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked storage room in my building and locked to another bike of mine (2014 black Trek Crossrip Comp) with cables and u-lock. Someone took both bikes. The door is not broken which suggests the possibility the culprit may be someone in the building with access to the room.

Giant Defy^5 MD Black/White

Location

Streeterville
N McClurg
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C3AV1060
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. Just bought it a week ago.

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?: 
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?: 
Bike locked on the street.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to metal pole out the residential building. Lock was left unopened and not damaged. my guess is they somehow managed to open the frame and take the lock out. It should have been caught on camera. There is a camera right above the spot where the bike was parked.

Roadmaster, 10-speed

Location

Streeterville
McClurg Court
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-old bike, maybe about 30 yrs old -it's blue with yellow on the body -it has drop "ergo" handle bars -it has a soft cushion seat cover

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?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on a bike rack on McClurg Ct. in Streeterville. I am a dog walker and park it there everyday in the same place and in the same way as I walk dogs. I walked a dog on E. North Water Street for an hour between 4:00 and 5:00. I walked past it during my dog walk and it was there and totally intact but when I left the dog's home to ride it, it was gone.

Gravity Liberty CXD

Location

Millennium Park
Randolph and Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Dark Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bar tape missing on the left drop, Ibera rear rack

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 a closed 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: 
Bike was locked to bike rack near the Art Institute and Millennium Park during a concert in the park.

Schwinn Voyageur #3 Model #S13VOY3FM4

Location

Our apartment
1550 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12H82671
Size: 
MD
Color: 
Silver with turquoise trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has blue water bottle holder and yellow U lock holder on right side (U lock was attached when stolen). Has rust stains 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?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was on my private 2nd floor balcony behind my apartment. The last time I can confirm seeing it was Thursday evening (7/19). It was stolen sometime between then and Saturday afternoon (718).

Sole 312 bike

Location

7 eleven
1750 W Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black and gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is black and gold with a black saddle and gold deep dish wheels, and both front and rear brakes (most single speeds only have front brake, I had a rear brake installed)

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went into 7 eleven to grab something, left my bike in front of the store, (took about 2 minutes) came out and the bike was gone.

schinn deluxe twinn 5

Location

midway
6053 s kolin
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
deluxe twinn 5
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
in good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
5hr
Incident Description: 
it was in my garage some how the door didn't go down and my neighbor call me that it was open

Felt Endurance Road Bike

Location

N. Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gunmetal Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Gunmetal grey with yellow accents.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden post under back porch in rear of quiet residential building. Had been there for 2-3 days without use when noticed missing. Lock was cut and left on the ground where bike had been.

LeMond

Location

home
3738 South Wallace Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but used. A little bit of yellow paint on the frame. Otherwise in good shape. White tape handle bars. Two water bottle cages. New bike bag and bike lock recently added. bike bag would have sunglasses and bike tool possibly still inside with red bandana.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked garage broken into, bike stolen off hook.

Jenson Sport

Location

Northside Chicago
2156 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 in 10 speed
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new.

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?: 
in a closed garage
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a closed garage along with a dark grey Urban Uno

KHS Urban Uno

Location

Northside Chicago
2156 W Cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Tan handle bars, tan seat, single gear, chrome fenders. Mounted lock

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?: 
It was in a closed garage
Incident Description: 
This bike was in a closed garage facing a driveway along with another bike (Red woman's Jenson sport).

State bikes black label frame with white velocitys

Location

Crisp
2950 broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
57
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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?: 
45 seconds
Incident Description: 
In Crisp at 2940 Broadway picking up a post mates delivery. Free locked my back wheel to the frame and leaned it against the window. Walked in to pick up order, walked out and my bike was lifted up and carried away within seconds.

Torker Interurban

Location

House
6900 N Ashland Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, one week old. Everything on the bike is new. Bontrager tires on the front (25) and back (28). Completely new bike.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight between Thursday, July 16 and July 17, 2015
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up on the back porch. Thieves broke wooden post on porch and lifted bike with lock from post. Other road bike next to it untouched.