Recent Reports

Specialized Allez

Location

back porch of a house
1134 W Wellington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606000320G
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Black with Red Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Bike is one year old. For the most part it is in good condition. It is a Black Specialized Allez 2013 with red accents, the handlebars have Red Tape, and the pedals are metal with metal shoe cages.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day.
Incident Description: 
The bike appeared to be stolen along with the lock. I assume they broke the lock and took the bike as well.

Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

2331 W Warren Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red seat, red frame and red rims. Velcro strip fixed to chrome between handlebars. Lumpy red touch-up paint visible on front forks and other areas 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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Fell asleep with bike in the yard unlocked. Yard is secured with a tall fence. Thief used plastic crates to scale fence then removed two fence boards to allow egress. I never recorded a serial #.

Men's Hyper Havoc

Location

Crestwood condominiums
10032 Holly Lane
Des Plaines , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
70026658
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The front reflector is broken and is with me. There are dirt splashes near the bottom of the bike structure. The front brake is a bit loose as in you have to push harder on the handle to get the bike to stop.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike wasn't exactly locked up as it was inside the apartment building and near the stairway of my appartment. The bike was locked here for over a year. I was using it during the summer.

Giant TCX

Location

1415 N Dearborn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GU104828
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently Used

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign and sign was ripped out of ground. Bike taken.

Trek 1500

Location

1862 N. Wilmot Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3409308
Size: 
60
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red trek, excellent condition. blank handle tape.

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?: 
months

Cannondale 3.0 Road Race Series

Location

Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
BB01602
Color: 
Flake Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks new. Had rack and leather seat. White tape on middle of bars. Shifters on downtube. 'CANNONDALE' on side.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Business was closed. I was working inside. Noticed it was gone at 2am. Last person to notice it still there was at 11pm. Sign was unscrewed, lifted and the bike was removed. With the Kryptonite u-lock and cable still attached.

Schwinn

Location

Coyote's Restaurant
1451 W. 18th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Schwinn frame (dark blue), refurbished with new parts. Brand new back tire, 1 year old front tire, new seat, right hand grip on handlebar had slid off about one inch. Small red bike light tied around bar underneath seat.

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 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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight (at midnight) to parking sign pole outside front door of 24-hour taqueria. Found missing around 11am. Lock also missing. Suspect that either U-lock was clipped or pole was unbolted and re-bolted.

Fuji Absolute 1.4

Location

Apartment
3033 N. Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24in Frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is less than 1 year old, red with lights on the front and under the seat. The front tire was just replaced 1 week prior to it being stolen so the front wheel doesn't match the rear wheel. The front has a thinner tire.

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 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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
I came home from work and locked my bike up to the metal fence in front of my building which is inside the parameter of the fence. I locked my U-Lock to the fence and fed a cable lock through the front wheel attached to my U-Lock. I came out the next morning and our front gait was open and the bike was gone. They had taken everything (bike, wheels, helmet, and locks). They had cut through the fence and must have lifted the bike out.

Nishiki Red Road Bike

Location

Residential Apartment
3149 N. Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
red with blue drop handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has clipless pedals that also have a flat side and a speedometer on the bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 minute
Incident Description: 
I am a bike messenger and I left my bike leaning against the fence while I was at the door dropping off an order at Belmont and Racine. I turned around for 1 minute and it was gone. I still had food in my bag to deliver but no way of doing it.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

W Fargo Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue-ish Grey.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear rack, somewhat poorly attached. Horns on the handlebars.

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
This bike and another, both of which had been leaning against a structural pole in the LOCKED basement of my apartment complex, were missing when I came down to check on a few things. The bikes may have been stolen up to 2 weeks before noticing them.

Shogun Tangaloy 100

Location

Home's garage
5047 N Kolmar 60630
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The original wheels where yellow and black but the yellow was spray painted black. The inside of the wheels are rusted and Drop bars are electric taped.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and stole it.

Aventon Mataro

Location

Angelo's Stuffed Pizza
Pulaski and 48th
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
23424214
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's pretty brandnew. It has a black brooks b17 and origin 8 straps. It also has a very noisy crank.

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?: 
30m
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in my friends backyard to go get a pizza,When we went back,It was gone.

Fuji Track Classic

Location

2840 N. Orchard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
#5F0591C0038K
Size: 
49, XS/S
Color: 
Black and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Bike was two months old

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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to the fence at 12am. By 8 am the u-lock was cut clean through and bike was gone.

Fuji 2.0 Cyclocross 2012

Location

853 W Wrightwood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDPE17E01152
Color: 
Blue with White accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Handlebars

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
My bicycle was stolen from my garage that I share with 2 neighbors. The frame and front wheel of the bicycle was locked with a U-lock to the frame of a standing steel shelf that I own. On Monday morning (~6:00am), my live-in girlfriend discovered that the bike was missing and the shelf had been cut into. I emailed my neighbors. One said she had been out of town for a few days. The other said he and his wife had been out of town since Saturday (June 28) morning and returned Sunday (June 29) evening to discover our garage door (the one the cars enter and exit) had been open and some of his property missing. We have other property in the garage of lesser worth that hadn't been touched.

2009 Specialized Roubaix Elite

Location

Navy Pier bike rack
600 E. Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
will update from sale receipt
Size: 
not identified on bike but 56 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
When stolen it had a rear rack, under seat bag, tire pump on bottom bracket, wireless computer. Exc. condition - just tuned up & cleaned! Finish looks like black pearl. Shimano 105 gear.

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 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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen while locked to bike rack in front (W) of Navy Pier. It's very dark at night - ideal for thieves. Bike was locked w/ 2 cable locks to rack w/ friends bike. When we returned both cable locks were cut, lying on ground.

Univega Custom Single Speed***

Location

2528 N. Spaulding Ave
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

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well used condition but well kept. Bull horn handle bars, small saddle bag adorned with broken handle of a wooden baseball bat

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 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was on my third floor enclosed porch, hanging on the wall

2005 Trek 1000

Location

residential building
3700 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Orange/White and Blue Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. At the time it was stolen, it had clip in pedals and black handlebar tape.

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?: 
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?: 
6 months.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in our locked bike storage room within the locked private garage to our building. There was no evidence that the lock was defeated, so the bike may have been carried out.

Cannondale F5300

Location

Residence
Seminary, just north of Seminary and Wellington.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition with some natural wear on the bars where the lock is kept, dirty from riding. There are 3 stickers on the bike 1) HRC sign, 2)Pedal Pusher sticker 3) winter 2013 biking sticker. There is a black bag and removable fender attached to the seat.

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 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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was securely locked to street sign overnight, at 7am bike was noticed to be stolen. Lock had been sawed through.

trek navigator

Location

2930 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Has a trek pouch under the seat and a black/purple rickshaw bag pouch on hanebars. Water bottle holder, pump on the bike as well as cateye light on the front handlebars and blinky red light under seat.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Someone came into my garage (side door) and busted up all of the electrical piping (bike was locked to electrical and outlet in back of garage). (Cable with integrated key lock)

1991 Schwinn Cross-Fit

Location

2411 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Small tear in seat.

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?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked my bike in front of the post office to the public bike rack before work. Came back and bike and lock were gone.