Recent Reports

Unmarked black fixie (handlebars stolen)

Location

Cho Sun Ok restaurant
4200 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 24, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
50
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A winter bike with Nitto handlebars which the thief took off with.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was fine, but the thief took my Nitto handlebars on Christmas Eve. He is one bold motherfucker.

Raleigh

Location

Village Discount Outlet
3301 W. Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 in wheels
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks pretty good, a little rust. New seat. basket in front(bent). Busted gears. Magnet left from speedometer

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Was inside thrift store and came out to find bike gone and lock on ground. There was a guy watching and apparently the person who stole it was a black man.

Surly Crosscheck Singlespeed

Location

Garage/ Noble Square Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 21, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black with blue handlebars and wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is nearly new. Blue wheels.

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 a locked garage and took this bicycle along with two others.

Trek Navigator 2.0

Location

Big neighbor building Cobbler Square
1350 N wells st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Bicycle has a wire frame rack on the back with the rear light removed. Both wheels have planet bike fenders similar to those in the picture. Manual knocker bell on the handle bars. If exactly as it was in my home, there will still be an ABUS lock mounted to the rear frame. I believe screw on the left side rear of the rack is missing as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was in an upstairs hallway of our home being prepared for Christmas. Lock was installed all of 24 hours earlier. As it was in our home, the lock was not yet locked. At the time, we think that furnace repair people were working on our furnace and did not secure our door behind them when they went to their truck. Just enough time for an individual to pop in, look upstairs, and run / ride away.

Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike

Location

Garage
2628 W Cortland St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57 cm frame
Color: 
Black with Yellow accents / tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Distinctive look: yellow tires with black frame. Yellow tape 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?: 
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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Arrived home to find garage door open and bike missing

Giant Via 2 2012

Location

Home
5836 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C61A0237
Size: 
Small frame
Color: 
Mocha pink and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, brown and pink retro styled women's bicycle.

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
We were out of town and we have no way of knowing the exact date and time of the theft. We returned to find the bike stolen. Our garage does not lock so we have no recourse for keeping the bikes safe, as there's nothing to lock them to. I'm sure someone just opened the garage and took it from the alley, as we never have the door open on our own.

Vilano

Location

Logan Square
Shakespear
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 17, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in fine riding condition, with dinks and scratches on frame. Has black fenders,and a Red and Blue Oskar Blues sticker on the top tube.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign, which was removed from the ground. The frame was locked to a heavy duty U-lock, which I imagine would still be attached to the bike.

Marin, unknown model

Location

University of Chicago
5640 S Ellis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 17, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, except front gear shift is stuck on the middle gear. Green Party sticker on top tube. Black bike rack and trailer hitch.

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 bike rack.

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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a freestanding bike rack. When I found it missing, the rack was damaged. Probably the thief was able to slip the lock off the rack. The lock is probably still attached to the frame. It is a newer U-lock with a flat key.

jamis sputnik 2008 model

Location

1723 n. kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WE8E00289
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike frame is wrapped in black tape, there are pink gripes, a pink rear wheel, faded pink top tube guard, fork has rabbit stickers covering it, Brooks saddle, riser bars, fixed gear (image is of stock model for reference)

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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept out on 2nd flr back porch of apt. with locked gates, believe someone entered over side fence and took bike (bike could be seen from back alleyway)

2012 Raw Carbon Pinarello

Location

House
3600 W. Shakespeare
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
No Serial Number, Completely Custom
Size: 
54
Color: 
Gloss Carbon Weave
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, blemish on Top Tube.

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?: 
Inside my house while I was at work.,
Incident Description: 
Came home, bike was gone out of apartment. Back door was unlocked and front bay window was open. Bike has Microshift Centos which is rare and nobody rides it. So, that's pretty much what will tell me it's mine. If you see please call me. I work in a bike shop and this is a huge blow especially in the winter months when I'm not making much money.

Genesis V2100

Location

East Constitution Drive
Palatine , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean. Has rear pannier rack, LED tail light, CREE LED head light, frame and handle bar drink holder, handle bar cell holder, 3 compartment frame bag, 3" bar riser.

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: 
My garage door was accidentally left open between 12/02/12 afternoon and 12/03/12 evening. During that time the bike was stolen from inside the garage.

2010 Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Home
1914 N. Wood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU022C1893E
Size: 
comfortable for someone 6'3" or taller
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new condition, wear on rear road tire from being hooked to a trainer. the rear axle skewer is also for a trainer with silver ends that hook in. if the bastard left the water bottle on, it's from village cycle center. there's also a bell on the left-side of the handle bars....it's there just to say hello.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was kept on the third floor of a 3-flat in the back enclosed walk-up area. you wouldn't have known it was there unless you got past the locked door and actually stood 18 inches from the bike.

Electra Amsterdam

Location

Apartment
1037 N. Hoyne Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
HH0348
Size: 
Large Adult Male Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a bell and rear view mirror affixed to the handlebars when it was last seen.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Woke up the next day to ride my bike and found only a cut U-Lock

IRO Mark V Fixed Gear

Location

FFC Gym
1235 N Lasalle
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, December 7, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bike with all black components. The logo is in white and simply says IRO. There is a white sticker that says "Art is Hard" on the frame. There is a sizable dent on the down tube near the logo.

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 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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Incident occurred between 6:50pm and 9:30pm at 1235 N Lasalle (in front of FFC Gym).

GT Hybrid

Location

4000 block of Seeley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 7, 2012 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Bought the bike in July. It was stolen in November. Only ridden moderately.

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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
I left for school at 3:30 pm from my apartment around Damen and Wilson. When my roommate came home at 6 the porch railing was broken and the bike was gone. There were a half dozen other bikes in the apartment complex porches, including my roommate's right next to mine, and mine was the only one stolen. Please help!

2005 women's giant cypress

Location

Condo/apartment building
3151 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has black fenders, and the rear fender has a distinctive sticker on it: http://sarahbecan.com/sticker.jpg It had a rack and two black collapsible panniers on the back. It's in good condition, except for some pretty evident tears on the seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
I locked it up there daily, but it was only there an hour or two before it was taken on the night in question.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with a cable and u-lock (although only to itself) inside the front foyer of my condo building. My bike disappeared (along with at least two others) sometime between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. The front door lock hasn't been latching properly, and I suspect someone just pushed their way in, and took what they could carry.

2002 Schwinn Sporterra

Location

Jackson Red Line Subway
Jackson and State
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 2002 Schwinn Hybrid in good shape. No rust. Handlebar shifters and bike pedal straps.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack underground at the CTA Jackson Red line stop.

Redline/ Metro 9

Location

Near Belmont and Kedzie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
ISBS11CO1459
Size: 
44cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Commuter bike, orange with a planet bicycle rack on the back.

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?: 
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?: 
for the day

KHS-Flite 150 (2011)

Location

Behind Dearborn Observatory on NU campus
2133 Tech Drive
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y11M00994
Size: 
XS/49
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink drop handle bars, White saddle, Chrome bottle holder on frame, head and back light holders with no lights on the body

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 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?: 
10AM-6PM

Ridley X-Ride

Location

Albany Park Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
5414772217613
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new bike with a little mud on it. Shimano pedals and small black schwinn saddle bag under seat.

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?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Car was broken into to retrieve garage door opener.