Recent Reports

Jamis

Location

Apartment Building
2529 3N Orchard St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey Jamis bike with white writing. Black dropdown handlebar with silver gears. 24 gears (3 front, 8 back). Front tire is newer than back. Refurbished bike from Working Bikes.

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Not sure what happened to my bike; I only moved into this apartment 2 days ago and haven't even had a chance to ride this new bike in the city. I was actually going downstairs to put my new U-Lock on the bike when it was already gone.

Schwinn

Location

apartment building
2912 N Mildred
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
adult bike
Color: 
red and some gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handlebars are high, right handle bar rubber grip was falling off

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 wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike alongside other tenants' bikes on the front gate of our building at night. Went outside to ride my bike the next morning and it was gone, along with the loke.

Matte Black Affinity Lo Pro

Location

It is just west of clark street on dickens
Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54/57 It has extreme persuit geometry so the top tube is VERY slanted!!!
Color: 
Matte black with some white decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is the only one in chicago and likely in Iliinois. It is a persuit track bike so the top tube slopes down. If it passes you it is really hard to miss.

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?: 
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Im thinking that the lock was cut because it was crappy, which is my fault.

Trek Madone 5.9 SL

Location

home
1700 Block of West Wabansia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Blue (Andromeda)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, Fizik saddle

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?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the garage

Dawes

Location

Apartment
875 W. Lill Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a small grat and red bag on the back of the 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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days.
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up the a tree in front of my apartment at 875 W. Lill Ave #C1 in the Lincoln Park. I was wondering if maybe the city took it because it was locked up the a tree on the side walk...

trek 820 single track

Location

Logan square
milwaukee avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19 inch
Color: 
grey black red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition drink holder. tires are off road. yellow permit sticker on frame

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?: 
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 locked the bike up on a rack by the logan square blue line station. I think they cut the lock and took the bike.

Rivendell Atlantis

Location

University of Chicago
57th/Ellis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Black with cream trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a custom paint job. The frame is black with cream trim. The fenders are cream color. Large letters spelling ATLANTIS on downtube There is a dynamo on the front. Brooks saddle. Front and rear racks. Handlebar bag and saddle bags.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen during the night. The Atlantis is not a common bike around here. The stock color is blue/green so this custom paint job would be extremely rare.

Jamis Allegro

Location

Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
White with Blue trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Torn Seat cushion. Missing gauge on front wheel shocks. Missing metal railing on pedal.

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?: 
overnight

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

5450 n winthrop
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
large, for a rider over 6'
Color: 
silver with blue accents on the frame and black tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The tape is somewhat coming off on the right handlebar. It's a little rusted overall. The main color is silver, but there are colorblocked bands of blue on the frame.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Taken from garage in Edgewater/Andersonville

Specialized Grove Sport 80914-4303

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

Location

Grant Place, Lincoln Park
Grant Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 30, 2013 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's medium sz bike
Color: 
Bright Orange frame w Gray and Blk
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One week old. Bought 8/25 from Kozy's Cyclers, Chicago.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Inside locked garage One week
Incident Description: 
Garage door open for garage cleaning in process. Left garage unattended for five minutes while in back yard. Two bikes stolen at same time. Woman's small Fuji Absolute 3.0, Lavender/silver ICF7F00650 in addition to this Grove Sport. Both bikes have attached locks and under seat packs. Bikes Stolen by experienced bike thieves- they must have been trolling neighborhood ally's over the Labor Day Holidays. Garage door is not exposed unless thieves are looking for vulnerable opportunity.

Arette GT

Location

irving park and sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
black and browish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, brand new front tire, wire hanging in front

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was locked outside cta red line station at sheridan between the hours of 3am and 3pm

26" NEXT PX 6.0 Men's Bike

Location

Residence
1018 N. Austin Blvd Apt. G
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inches
Color: 
white with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
VERY NEW! slight wear on the bikes tires from pavement riding, the left gears dont go past three and were force put on the 3rd gear. the seat was as high up as it can go... it had a thick large lock attached to the middle frame in a spiral and may have been removed.

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?: 
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?: 
just a few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was attached to burglar bars on back porch. Saw suspicious figure last night but no one tonight. Went out to put bike in bike room and was missing. Bike lock is gone too. Incident occurred very recently

Gravity

Location

Monroe & Columbus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large sized bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handle bar tape on right handle bar starting to peel off

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Locked bike overnight. Came back the next morning and bike was gone.

TREK Alpha 1.2 & Specialized Elite

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Gray, Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both bikes were in great shape. Both had camelback water bottle holders, White Grip tape, and on0board computers

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?: 
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?: 
1 Hour
Incident Description: 
Double Locked 4 bikes at the entrance to Lincoln Park Zoo. Both Locks cut and left at scene, 2 bikes were moved to get the bikes they wanted. Bikes that were left Were a Specialized Hybrid and a Trek 2100, bikes that were stolen were a 2009 Trek Alpha 1.2, 58cm, black, white and gray, 2007 Specialized Elite, 54cm, red and white

2013 Zipp 808 Carbon Clincher (Parts Theft: Front Wheel)

Location

Hoyne & LeMoyne
1507 N Hoyne Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
700cc Wheel
Color: 
Black with Black decals, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Zipp 808 Carbon Clincher Front wheel. 2013 Firecrest model. Black on black decals, with white outline. Has a Continental Grand Prix 4000S tire one it. I am working on getting serial number.

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?: 
N/A
Incident Description: 
I was mounting my bike to my car roof rack. Took off the front wheel to mount the bike. Drove off without the front wheel. By the time I got back to the alley East of Hoyne it was gone. I think that one of the kids that play in the alley from the Section 8 building nearby may have seen me drive off without it. The picture is my Rear wheel I still have.

Trek 2012 7.4 FX

Location

Gated Trash Area on west side of 2200 N Clybourn
2200 N Clybourn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU208C3368H
Size: 
25 in
Color: 
Lava Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not much wear and tear. Has one light on front and one red light on back. Kryptonite Ulock locked to frame when last seen. Water bottle holder attached to frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
1-5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked inside trash gate to a wooden fence. Wooden fence pole was pulled loose through board.

Trek 3500 bike

Location

2309 Desplaines
Blue island , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
10106004112
Size: 
24 inch
Color: 
Black, green and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
Day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from my house garage

Schwinn hybrid

Location

1029 S Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly it is in good condition. However, the handlebars are pushed down and there is cracking in the transparent part of the left gear shifter. When pushed down hard enough, one of the pedals creaks slightly.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
One night, starting at 3:00
Incident Description: 
Someone cut through the lock and took the bike.

KHS Flite 100

Location

Addison & Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U11S01524
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, but definitely regularly used. Paint chipped on the down tube from u-lock. Black All-City toe clips and straps on the pedals.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was inside of a locked garage. On the morning of 9/1/2013 my landlord came into my apt and said the garage had been broken into and everything had been stolen out of it.

Donky Bike [Recovered December 6 2019]

Location

1800 W Grand Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some minor rust around fixings.

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: 
Bike was under a stairwell in an enclosed back yard with high walls and locked gate. Stupidly it wasn't locked but I thought the space was inaccessible. However this bike is probably unique in Chicago so please do keep an eye out. It's black with only the back rack on. http://donkybike.com/specs/ [Admin note 12/6/2019- former victim writes: <<<<A guy contacted me a couple of days ago saying he had just recovered it from the basement of a restaurant in Wicker Park. It had been left there by an old kitchen worker who never returned. Your page had my number so he was able to text me. - very grateful for that. I collected it yesterday. It's a bit dinged up but ridable.>>>> ]