Recent Reports

Raleigh/Back Alley

Location

Ashland&Lake Green/Pink line stop
Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U117U25465
Size: 
SM/MD 55cm
Color: 
Purple/Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Purple chain and hand grips. Flip Flop hub with only one front break. Purple accents throughout. Now missing a front tire. The tires matched, they had purple spoke caps so unless they find the exact same tire to match, it will likely have mismatch tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at the Ashland/lake green/pink line stop. The bike was locked through the front tire & frame with a U-lock. There was a second U-lock connecting the back tire and the frame. The front tire was detached and the fork was worked through the U-lock.

Specialized Vita

Location

1619 West Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC60232555G
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bicycle was practically my best friend. It had a seat cover, front and back lights and was spotless. It has an all black body with pink handle bars.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in front of the Paulina Brown Line stop for approximately 2 hours. The entire bike was locked with two locks. A U Lock was around the front wheel and frame. A thick cable lock was around the body and back tire. The cable was cut and U Lock in tact/

1970s Motobecane

Location

North Side College Prep HS
5400 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 7, 2012 - 11:42am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
xxx
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s Motobecane, converted to SS. BROWN brushpaint job with original red showing through underneath. Bullhorns, no bar tape, but blue masking tape holding down the brake cables (red). Inverse brake levers (ie stuck in the bar ends). Semi-deep-V rims over high flange Nashbar hubs, rear is a flip flop. VERY distinctive BROWN Schwalbe Delta Cruiser fat tires (700c x 35mm) with wide reflective sidewalls. Motobecane badge still on the front of the bike.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike owner went home early from school due to illness. Bike was left overnight. Next day: no bike. Area has a security camera and tapes are being reviewed.

Marin Belvedere

Location

St Mikes Church in Old Town
Cleavland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CA11460GSE083
Size: 
20.5
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear Topeak bike rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12hours
Incident Description: 
Cable cut, Bike gone, very sad

Schwinn Men's Gateway 28" Road Bike - Gray

Location

Residence
1204 W LEXINGTON STREET APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 6:23pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Black-Grey with White seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is brand new. Just got it five days back. It has a carrier at the back and has crome mudguards over both front and rear wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
I had parked it around 8:30 pm and I noticed it missing by next morning 9:00
Incident Description: 
I had parked my bike below my residence and I had locked it to wooden frame. It was raining heavily that night and next day morning I saw two broken wooden pieces and my bike is missing. I have no clue as how they were able to get into the compound since only the tenants hold the keys to the security gates. I think they might have jumped over the gates. I would be grateful if anyone could help me out in finding the bike. Thanks in advance.

Trek 4300 alpha with Yepp child seat

Location

Garage home
2717 N Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Gold, black, and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has orange child seat on FRONT handlebars.

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?: 
Stored there
Incident Description: 
Stolen out of garage, garage door was somehow opened or left open by neighbor.

2012 Jamis Ventura Sport

Location

549 W Randolph
549 W Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U11YKO2841
Size: 
54
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike. All standard components, expect replaced the tires with gator skins.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen with a electric saw. The incident is on Video from security cameras. The thief cut through the lock and took the lock and bike. I can provide a video tape of the theft.

Windsor Clockwork

Location

Clybourn Metra (covered off-street bike parking)
Armitage and Ashland
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

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches, blue handlebar tape, "women's" seat, black Portland Design front basket, deep v rear wheel, regular front wheel, reflective tape on the frame, plastic rear fender

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a bike rack in the covered off-street parking off Armitage at the Clybourn Metra station. It was locked with newer U-lock through the front wheel and frame, with a cable run through the back wheel. I parked it there Sunday late morning and was not able to return to it until very late Wednesday night. The bike and the lock were gone. The whole bike parking area only had a couple of bikes, unusual for that location. The rest of the bike parking, about 15 racks along Armitage were completely empty. It looked like the whole area had been cleaned out.

Huffy Rival

Location

Parking Lot of Apartments
3001 S MICHIGAN AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 6:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
12E047403
Size: 
26
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New cycle just one week old. Small white scratches in the center of the main top bar of the frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U lock through front suspensions and bike rack.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bicycle with U-Lock. Front Suspension and Bike Rack was locked with the lock. I saw my cycle lastly on Monday evening and today morning around 11:45, when I went to take my cycle, I realized that it was stolen. I use to take off cycle's seat, and so the thief also stole a seat from a cycle besides me. Hell with these thieves.

Specialized Globe

Location

Sox/35 Red Line Stop - 33rd side of the platform
33rd Street & Dan Ryan Expressway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
3/4 Frame Women's Bicycle
Color: 
Hunter Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition; a few scratches in paint; a white sticker on the frame that reads, "Fight terror, ride a bike."

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
Left bike at location at 5:15pm on 9/4/12, returned at 8:45pm on 9/4/12 to find it missing. There are CTA cameras above exactly where the bike was locked.
Incident Description: 
I chained my bicycle to the fence-area of the CTA entrance on the 33rd side of the Sox/35th Red Line platform. I returned to find the bike & the lock missing at approximately 8:45pm. A friend of mine works for the CTA, & he immediately called to see if there had been a bike cut from that location (he was on the same train as I was), & he was told there had not been a call to remove a bicycle from Sox/35 that evening. I have chained my bicycle in that exact space multiple times over the last two years without incident. There are multiple cameras at the 33rd side of the platform, & one very large CTA camera right above where my bicycle was locked.

Giant Cypress ST

Location

Lakeshore East Park
South Water
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 2:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
XS
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New, hardly ridden... Had a bike rack attached as for a burley tandem trailer (which was also stolen; blue color)

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
My white, giant, cypress ST in extra small, along with my 5 year olds, blue, burley tandem attachment was stolen from the bike rack at the Lakeshore East Park.

Surly Crosscheck

Location

My garage
Sheridan and Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M7081560
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front wheel locked with "pinhead" locking skewer. Velo Orange brand silver fenders. Silver rack. Bullhorn handlebars. 1 x 9 drivetrain (Single 42t Surly chainring with 9-speed cassette).

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Neighbor's garage door was left open, which allows access to my garage space where bike was unlocked. Thief entered and took bike.

Sears Roebuck Free Spirit

Location

Friend's Home
713 S Aberdeen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 4:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27"
Color: 
Pale Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's from the 1970's so it's pretty well aged. A bunch of rust and chipped paint around the Free Spirit sticker. More small spots of rust around the entire frame. Drop handlebars with blue tape. Right brake lever is very loose. Missing a spoke in the front wheel. Front tire is pretty new, rear tire is very old.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Apparently they cut through the lock and stole my bike.

Schwinn World

Location

Apartment Building bike room
601 W Deming Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 4:42pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Black/rust spots
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bullhorn handlebars with black tape. Silver bell on bars, rear fender custom made (black). silver alloy petals with black plastic toe clips. Aluminum sprocket.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
Bike had been in the bike room since 3:14Pm, noticed it still there at 7, but missing at 9:30
Incident Description: 
Somebody stole my bike from the locked the bike room. Please, if you see it riding around or on craigslist, let me know! Thanks!

Jamis Aurora

Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Location

garage
Arcadia near Church, Skokie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Burgundy and ivory
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red handle bar tape, spokedinks on front wheel, "oh shit" breaks, tasle under back seat, small rip on the underside of seat

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was located inside of a locked garage
Incident Description: 
Returned from a weekend away to find garage open, only thing missing was the bike. The other bike was still there. They left the helmet, but took the new u-lock with the bike.

Trek circa 1994 mountain bike

Location

18th St. Pink Line station
18th Street and Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 27, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had newer hybrid tires, schwinn grips, specialized seat, some rust on wheel spokes, some scratches and wear on frame, black plastic pedals.

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?: 
Up to 9 hours (while I was at work)
Incident Description: 
Locked bike inside CTA station at 18th St. Pink Line stop (inside/beyond turnstyle) at bike rack which is semi-visible to CTA attendant/security guard. Locked through both wheels with medium-thick cable about 8am. Rode train to work. Returned about 5pm after work and it was gone. Did not file Police Report yet.

Lemond Reno

Location

Building basement
4600 N. St. Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 27, 2007 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
3422000616
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bar Tape, black saddle, Shimano components, clipless pedals. Very good condition.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the basement with others. When I entered the basement to take my bike and ride to work it was gone. No forced entry, no other bikes were taken.

late model Schwinn

Location

The bike was stolen from the fence behind my house.
Springfield Ave and Belmont St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 8:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bright blue older model Schwinn with a wicker basket and a bell.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in the fenced in area behind my house. All gates are secured by padlocks.
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen from my locked, fenced in back yard. I believe the thief scaled my fence and either lifted or had help lifting the bikes over the fence.

Mongoose hybrid

Location

The bike was stolen from the fence behind my house.
Springfield Ave and Belmont St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 8:16pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult-sized
Color: 
Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a Mongoose hybrid bike. The paint is chipping. There is a lock around the seat secured by a combination lock to prevent the seat being removed from the frame in public. The grips are old and slipping.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in the fenced in area behind my house. All gates are secured by padlocks.
Incident Description: 
Both of my bikes were in the fenced-in, locked area behind my house. I came out to ride to work this morning and discovered that they had been taken. I believe they were lifted over the fence on the side. I found both helmets and one of the locks along the gangway.

Fuji Del Rey, 1981

Location

Apartment
846 South Loomis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
FJ115799
Size: 
20 inch (51 cm)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newly rebuilt fixie, chain has a red tint to it, red handlebar tape, 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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up behind apartment, owner was away for a 48 hours and returned to discover the cut lock and the bike missing (discovered 11 PM, 9-3-2012). No police report filed yet.