Recent Reports

Chinese made knock off

Location

Ogilivie Transportation cenetr
Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with Purple trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased at a garage sale, pretty new condition, single speed, purple wheel rims

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?: 
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over weekend
Incident Description: 
Left bike on East side of Canal St across from Ogilivie Trans center on Friday after work, bike was gone on Monday AM. Locked with cable and u lock.

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

Citizen Schools
213 W. Institute Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WM47236
Size: 
Large
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is about 4 years old. It had a frame on the back to allow a bicycle seat (topeak) - It was stolen with the bicycle seat attached. It also had a bell and water bottle holder.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike and bike seat was locked to a bike post outside of my employment on Fri June 20th from 12noon - 5:10 p.m. The cable was wrapped through the bike seat and connected to the ulock. They cut through the cable. They left the ulock and broken cable.

2011 masi randonneur

Location

6th Avenue SE
Minneapolis , MN
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C100704091
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
forest green w/cream and multicolor accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
three years old. masi stock saddle, faux-leather and chestnut brown. cinelli natural cork tape. black cross lever brakes. mismatched toe-cage straps. black jandd rear rack.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
from 1pm until 4:45pm.
Incident Description: 
i locked up the bike with my cable and masterlock to a pair of small trees behind our apartment building. i left the bike at 1pm. i went to ride again around 4:45pm and the bike was gone. lock had been cleanly cut and left on the ground. many other bikes around my bike and no others were bothered.

2012 Trek Lexa C

Location

Dollop
4183 N. Clarendon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU113C0022G
Size: 
47
Color: 
Gray and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratches on the outside of left brake/shifter and left pedal, silver tape design on the fork. At time of theft the bar tape was lime green.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up to a pole of a scaffolding structure in front of an apartment building with closed businesses on the ground floor. Thief removed two bolts that connected the pole to the rest of the scaffolding, and removed my bike as well as my neighbors'. Both of my wheels were locked with a kryptonite cable connected to Abus' mini u-lock. It happened sometime during the early morning hours of Thursday, June 19, 2014 (between 11pm and 6am).

6KU Milan-1

Location

Residence
2051 W. Ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Green and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Green frame with white rims and 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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while locked up overnight at my apartment. The patio was broken and they must have slipped the U lock through the fence. I think the U lock is still attached to the frame.

Blue CCM

Location

Back Yard
Campbell and Hirsch
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm(give or take)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike that I put together for my room mate. The pain on the frame is chipped and it has a light brown leather cross-stitch seat on it. I unfortunately don't have any pictures other than the one posted which is before I changed the tires and seat

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night but was not locked
Incident Description: 
My room mate left the bike unlocked in our gated, locked, and fenced in back yard.

Schwinn Ascension 29

Location

YMCA Irving Park Ave
Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29IN
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Schwinn Ascension 29

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Left bike out and locked overnight, which is very rare. Thieves must have been targeting me because there are many bikes out on my block every single night and never get bothered.

SKYRIDER ROADMASTER AMR

Location

HOME IN CICERO
59TH AVE
CICERO , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, April 28, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
LIGHT GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VINTAGE BICYCLE IN USED BUT GOOD SHAPE. YOU CAN TELL THAT THE ORIGINAL COLOR WAS SANDED AWAY AND SPRAY PAINTED. THE FRAME FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH. *THE CHAIN RING HAS STAR CUT OUT.* IT HAS A REMOVABLE HEADLIGHT. PART OF THE BIKE IS STILL THE ORIGINAL BLUE COLOR.

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 DAY
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS STOLEN FROM MY YARD. THE GATE WAS NOT LOCKED PROPERLY. MY YOUNGER SISTER SOMETIMES RODE IT TO HIGHSCHOOL. I THINK IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY A TEENAGER OR YOUNG ADULT. IT WAS SEEN AROUND SIX IN THE MORNING AND NOTICED MISSING AROUND 3PM.

Womens Schwinn

Location

Damen & Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver frame with pink handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ladies silver Schwinn with pink handlebars, old bike, wrigley field bike parking slips tied to handlebars

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not Locked
Incident Description: 
Bike fall, injured, couldn't walk bike home, bike gone when came back later.

State Bicycle Co. - El Dorado Custom Made

Location

1308 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBC20132034
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
White/Gold/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unique, distinct bike: White frame,black tires, white rims, gold crank, brown bullhorn handlebars and seat.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Left in apartment
Incident Description: 
Burglar entered residence and stolen bike when we weren't home. Other valuables were in plain sight, but nothing was taken except for the bike. Believed that burglar may have prior knowledge about our residence and bike.

Make is Trek, Model is 1.2

Location

personal garage
1334 n bosworth ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU124C0838G
Size: 
men's 56 centimeters
Color: 
red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
gently used men's road bike

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?: 
7 months
Incident Description: 
we think individual climbed into our 2-car garage through a window. the individual must have removed the screen, took only one bike (left the other bike) and then left through the door. therefore we think it was one person who was on foot (reasoning for only taking the one bike).

Forge Mens Sawback Hard Trail 5xx 19" Mountain Bike - Blue

Location

3424 N. Elaine Place
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue Forge
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Forge Mens Sawback Hard Trail 5xx 19" Mountain Bike - Blue Locked with orange U-lock http://www.target.com/p/forge-mens-sawback-hard-trail-5xx-19-mountain-bike-blue/-/A-10476138

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One year, locked in a storage area

Trek Triton

Location

Treasure Island Grocery
1639 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU286ST0165F
Size: 
57 cm
Color: 
Pea Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, but decently dirty

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
80 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen during Old Town Art Fair. Locked well. Assume the Kryptonite U-bar lock was picked, because unlikely thief grinding done or broke lock in the middle of a large amount of foot traffic.

Trek 7.4 Disc 20

Location

Roscoe Village
3342 N. Seeley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu269c5432h
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Blue logos, Blue Pedals

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?: 
garage was locked - 1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our locked garage. The bike was in the garage but wasn't locked.

Torker U-District

Location

17 N State Street
17 N State Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS12B02838
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Dark Blue, with sky blue graphics
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light wear with two paint chips on the top tube. The drop handlebars are un-taped, and noticeably worn and a bit rusting on the lower ends.Both pedals have vinyl straps on them.there is also a horn on the left side of the handlebars. There is only one reflector on the bike, it is red and under the saddle.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
After locking up my bike to the usual metal gate of a planter box located the Loop, I went back outside an hour and a half later to find it gone. A other bike was left at the scene with my hacked up cable and lock in a crate attached a rack. Footage drom a security camera on the Gap building at State and Washington shows a man ride up to my bike, get off of his, kneel down by rear wheel and remain there for a few minutes. After he finally cuts the the cable, he tosses it into the crate, walks to the street with mine, and rides off down State Street.

Hyper Havoc FS 26 inch

Location

Medical District Apartments
903 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
DMG13J108031
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was just 1 month old. Was in very good condition with minimum scratches or any signs of wear. Had a neon blue U-lock and front and rear black mudguards with red stripes. It also had a red fabric band tied to its handlebar.

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?: 
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?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
I noticed today morning that the bike was stolen. Couldn't find out any remains of the lock or the bike. It is strange that the bike got stolen from within the premises and the parking lot.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Location

Ravenswood Gardens
Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Blue-green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Modified Trucker. Nitto Albatross handlebars (flat bar) with green leather Brooks bar tape. Bar end shifters. Black SKS fenders (rear fender has bright orange tape for rear visibility). Sugino crank that has a little crown logo. Stemcaptain clock. Black "MRC" sticker on seat tube, facing the non-drive side. Black Brooks B17 narrow saddle. 47mm Continental Top Contact reflective tires (fat ass tires). Black Velcro flashlight mount on handlebars. Black Shimano a530 pedals (one side platform, one side clip-in). Black Cane Creek FlatTop brake levers.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had the bike inside my apartment kitchen and moved it outside on the deck with the intention of moving it to storage unit shortly after. I had changed clothes after getting rained on, then came back 10 minutes later and it was gone. The deck is enclosed in a locked gate and is not visible from the alley. I have reasons to believe this was a targeted theft, not random. My neighbor witnessed two males late teens/early 20s running out of the back gate. Stolen along with All City: http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/195309

White Dawes Hybrid

Location

house
West Haddon Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

2012 All City Mr. Pink

Location

Apartment
Sunnyside and Maplewood 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

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom built Mr. Pink road bike. Wheels: DT Swiss 440s. SRAM Force Gruppo. Black Loaded Headset. Thomson black straight seatpost with Fizik Arione saddle. FSA compact aluminum bars (black). Specialized multi-position stem. Front brake has gold housing. Two metal bottle cages. Look KEO pedals. Michelin Pro 4 Service Course tires (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?: 
10 minutes

Trek Lexa SLX C

Location

Home
2244 N. Freemont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU180G50-37G
Size: 
54 inches
Color: 
Black with gold flowers and handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The pedals we speed-plays, it had a century x seat, it had a plastic water bottle cage, it was also fitted with a "never reach" system on the back.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone hopped the fence and entered the front yard where the bike was locked on the inside of the fence. They disassembled the front of the bike leaving the tire and the u-lock and hopped the fence back sometime around 8pm. The home has a security camera, and we are working to pull an image or get a time stamp on the theft.