Recent Reports

2005 Cove G-Spot

Location

Wicker Park at the edge of Humboldt Park
2609 W Potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GS11__
Size: 
Large Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a full-suspension, downhill mountain bike. The main-frame is a 2013, the rest of the bike is mixed. Altogether, the bike looks nearly new and is in almost new condition. It is a VERY unique bike and I have never seen another one in real life. It is also a very large bike with 2 1/2" wide off-road tires (looks like a dirt bike from a distance). The bike is completely black and sits very high as it is a full-suspension. It is easy to distinguish from a distance and has a very thick frame. The name of the bike "G-Spot" is also very noticeable. The frame also has skull decals in various locations. The tires are Maxxis "High Roller," off-road wide tires. VERY UNIQUE bike. As I only bought the front part of the frame for replacement last year, I was not able to obtain the last 2 numbers on the Registration number.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I brought the bike up to the 3rd floor of 2609 W Potomac where it is the top and only apartment on the 3rd floor. I went in to say hi to my friend for less than 10 minutes and even left the door open so I could hear anyone coming up. The gate at the bottom of the apartment was closed. I wedged the bike into place on the 3rd floor and could see it from inside the apartment. The thief apparently followed me and quietly took the bike down the stairs. Upon coming outside, I noticed the bike was gone and the gate was left wide open. I probably missed him by seconds or mere minutes. The thief headed East upon stealing the bike as there was a road crew working at the next block West and they did not see anyone ride by in the last few minutes.

Windsor Wellington 3.0

Location

3607 N. Seeley Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good shape, but had a loose left crank arm. The fork is black and steel, not original.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I'd locked it up overnight and when I went out this morning the pole it was attached to was cut in half.
Incident Description: 
Looks like someone used a plumber's pipe cutter to shop the sign post my bike was attached to and lift the bike and lock off in it's entirety.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Water Tower Place
835 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old, with black & brown striped fenders & back rack. Mostly good condition - needs new front brake cables & a tune-up. Bought at Johnny Sprockets - still had sticker on post.

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?: 
5.5 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at Water Tower Place and rode my bike to work. I locked it around 11:20am and when I got off work just after 5pm, it was gone. It was locked on the bike rack on Pearson St. by the back entrance to the mall. I spoke with mall security and the mall manager, who were of no help. It was locked with an armored cable lock through the frame and front tire.

Gary Fisher Tarpon 2009 Mountain Bike

Location

University of Chicago Surgery/Brain Building
5812 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 11, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
SM (15.5'')
Color: 
Aluminum with light blue decorations
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great conditions. Like new. Few scratches. Frame: Gold Series 6061 T6 aluminum, G2 Geometry, butted DT, cold-forged dropouts & BB. Tires: Bontrager Connection Trail, 26×2.0 (50/47), wire bead. Shifters: Shimano Acera ST-EF50-L

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
from 9 am to 5 pm
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen at 5812 S Ellis Ave, the entrance of the Surgery/Brain building of the University of Chicago. The bike was locked on the right side of the entrance. I parked it at 9 AM and at 5 PM it was gone.

Trek 7.4x

Location

Treasure Island
1639 North Wells Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU070C5933H
Size: 
Adult Size, 20
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, limited scratch marks, matte black and metallic blue lettering.

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?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked on a main thruway (North Wells) in the middle of the afternoon, the bicycle lock was cut and taken with (no lock left at the scene). The could not have guessed the combination or removed the bike from the rack, the frame and wheels were locked through. There were scratch marks that looked fresh on the bike rack.

Cannondale Synapse Carbon Fiber 5 105

Location

parkview condominiums
505 N.McClurg Ct
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 13, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
298064
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike, brand new wheels, black and lime green, Fizik saddle

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up the bike and walked to church, when I came back two hours later the bike was gone along with the lock. I asked the doorman to my building if they had cameras set up, unfortunately they did not.

Linus Roadster Sport

Location

Garage
North Fairfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 18, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large (23")
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new. 2013 model. Front and rear fenders and rear rack. Cateye front lamp and rear fender lamp.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was located in closed and locked garage located on alley behind my house. Thief/thieves were somehow able to enter the garage without damaging the side door or the garage door.

2013 Trek 1.2

Location

Mid-Continental Plaza
55 E. Monroe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 18, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU259C7456G
Size: 
58cm frame
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was almost a year old. Aside from general use, there's no real distinguishing features. The gripping on the handle bars was bunching up would need re-taping soon.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than a day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of the CVS (as I usually do) on Wabash at Monore at 7:30 am. When I left work at 4:30 pm, my bike was gone. It was locked to the single bike rack closest to the corner.

Schwinn Breeze

Location

600 West Chicago (Office Building)
600 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 18, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small (I'm 5'4")
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is a vintage model from the 70's. It's got a little rust and is missing its shift lever/shifter cable, so it's always stuck in third gear. I'm honestly surprised anyone bothered to steal 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?: 
Locked to street sign.

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike racks in front of my office were full by the time I got to work, so I locked by bike to a street sign further down, out of sight of the office entrance. There are some loading docks back there and it's a little more secluded. When I came out at the end of the day, the bike and lock were gone.

Next

Location

2216 maple avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" , adult size
Color: 
black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
completely new, just bought a few days ago, bike was locked in my storage room. the lock is attached to the bike, a black and red lock.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
the last time I saw it was Sunday night (4/13/2014) in my storage room.today I found out that it is stolen. I could not find the photo of my bike with the exact color, it's just like the photo with just red colors instead of white ones.

Genesis

Location

2216 maple avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
will be updated
Size: 
26" , adult size
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
completely new, just a few days ago bought it, it was locked in the storage room of my apartment.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
the last time I saw it was Sunday night (4/13/2014) , I put it in the storage room in the basement of my apartment, the lock of the door is broken,I don't exactly know when it was stolen during this 3 days.

Mongoose with suspension

Location

apartment alley
2210 Sherman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WILL BE UPDATED
Size: 
Adult size
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Breaks recently changed from factory's silver metal handles to black plastic breaks. Seat is ducktaped and some of the cushion is missing. The height adjuster on seat is stuck in place and will not move. Bike chain is rusty but recently oiled. The bike has suspensions. General condition of bike is worn and dirty. It has "Mongoose" written on center part of bike. The Gear shift only works for about half the available gears.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe some kids from Evanston came by and looked for bikes to steal and happened upon mine. Evidence of this was another bike that was overturned but was left behind with a U-lock locking the bike to itself through wheel.

Klein Quantum II

Location

Wicker Park Athletic Club
1635 W. Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red with yellow writing.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Carmine is beautiful. She has a bright red frame and the undercoat is a canary yellow, so her writing is Yellow. She has bright red-rimmed wheels with yellow michelin tires. The pedals are LOOK and are also red. Seat is bright blue and has bright yellow handlebar tape. You can't miss her! I've never seen her coloring before, or even seen another Klein in Chicago, it's an older name, and I think she's a 2002.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike to the rack outside Wicker Park Athletic Club on Division and Ashland right before 11:00 am. I came back out around 1:45 pm and there was no bike and no lock. Bike was locked through the frame and the front wheel, but with a coil cable, that must have been cut and taken along with it. No one at the gym front desk saw anything.

Trek Kryptonite

Location

Gleacher Center, University of Chicago
450 N Cityfront Plaza
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV046c4452G
Size: 
7.2
Color: 
Berry/ purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a Chicago Flag sticker with the stripes in the shape of bike chains. Also has a rack on the back for pannier hook up

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?: 
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 min
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in front of my school in order to run in, print, and return an assignment. I was inside for approximately 30 min. When I returned, I found my lock cut and the bike missing.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

728 south Laflin st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Bright orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black metal bar ends, no grips on handle bars (just the silver aluminum bar showing) - where your hands are at when you ride. Fairly worn tires. Silver water bottle cage, with one cracked weld.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days

GOUDEN LEEUW

Location

RESIDENTIAL
1618 W COLUMBIA AVE
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 13, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
100644
Size: 
57CM
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
GOOD CONDITION, HEADLAMP, GOLD LION PICTURE ON FRAME. TRADITIONAL DUTCH BIKE.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
OVERNIGHT
Incident Description: 
I STUPIDLY FORGOT TO LOCK BIKE UP OVERNIGHT & IT WAS TAKEN.

Jamis Coda Elite

Location

4436 N Springfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 6, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MT40304069
Size: 
16"
Color: 
Black with Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition- bike has disc brakes, carbon fiber forks. had distance/speedometer affixed to handlebars, front fork and front wheel. small storage pouch mounted below seat with extra tube and hardware. mounts for front and rear battery-operated safety lights. the rear axle had a hitch for my kids bike trailer- it's a ball joint mount.

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?: 
was in the garage since late fall
Incident Description: 
when preparing to move, we realized that our 'nice' bikes had been stolen from our garage. theives knew about bikes- left the old treks and took the new Jamis & Marin hybrids. no damage to the garage- entry point is unknown.

Trek 400

Location

Lakeview
1142 W Wellington Avenue
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

Friday, April 11, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Cream with blue detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition and had a brown Brooks saddle, converted with straight bars and a rear pannier. The frame was cream with blue brake cables, text detailing and paddles

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, not locked
Incident Description: 
I cam home from work to discover my bike was gone. The bike was in our back porch area which is locked by a rear door. The rear door leads to a gate and then to an alley. I assume somebody left the door and gate open and somebody walked in and stole it.

Specialized

Location

Residence
1248 W Fletcher Street (alley off Lakewood)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 11, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Pedals for clip shoes. Water bottle holder and small storage bag in back of seat. Repair kit in storage bag.

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?: 
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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Our garage door was accidentally left open. Bike was hanging from hooks on garage wall.

Giant Escape

Location

Apartment in lake view
3221 N. wilton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 11, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Not Sure
Size: 
Medium to Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, has blue tape on handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to iron fence in front of my apartment in lakeview