Recent Reports

Motobecane elite trail

Location

Sports Authority
3134 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15.5 inch
Color: 
Royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Disc brakes, no reflectors, locking fork.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen while shopping in Sports Authority. The U Lock was believed to be secured to the fork and thieves most likely disengaged the quick release on the wheel and shimmied the bike out.

Schwinn Typhoon

Location

907 N Honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
FC30262
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but good condition. It's a blue frame, top bar's paint is coming off a little. Saddle is old and the springs squeak a lot.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in garage and garage door was accidentally left open overnight. Discovered that bike was missing in the morning.

Marin Muirwoods 29er (2012)

Location

Office
220 W Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CA12624Lee197
Size: 
20.5" frame
Color: 
Black/dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, only a year old. Had a Topeak rack on the back and a small bag under the saddle that contained a couple of tools.

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 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?: 
Locked while I was at work. Only 4.5 hours since I'd seen it.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked on the street outside my office while I was at work. It was there when I returned from a late lunch around 2pm and it was gone when I was leaving around 6:30pm.

Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Pitchfork Fest
W. Warren Blvd. and Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U91101773
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chrome everything. Small dent on frame's downtube. National Bike Registry sticker on seat tube.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Ed note-- after researching on victim's behalf, the best account we can put together here is that the bike was left U-locked to racks in Pitchfork protected bike parking area after the festival ended. Reportedly, the racks were stolen along with the bikes before the rental company came to pick them up.

Richard Sachs

Location

Our house
5041 W Argyle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old, handmade bike. 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
days
Incident Description: 
Bikes were discovered missing from the garage. It is suspected that three persons rode up on crappy bikes, went through our gate and in through the side door. They stole our three bikes and left the crappy ones in their place.

Specialized Rockhopper

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

Location

Our house
Foster/Cicero area
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29" wheels, 19" frame
Color: 
All black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, 2014

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?: 
Days
Incident Description: 
Somebody(s) rode up (or drove up) with three crappy bikes. They went over or through our gate, into the side door of our garage and took three bikes. They left the crappy bikes in their place.

Gary Fisher man's bike

Location

Apartment
Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
large
Color: 
Maroon body with black "Gary Fisher" logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - some wear, a gold "111 E Chestnut" sticker just below 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?: 
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?: 
3 days and nights
Incident Description: 
I had locked my bike to the same pole directly outside my apartment window for 3 days. I had been making short trips with it but returned it to the same spot every day. On the evening of the 12th I came home from grabbing dinner and a man was standing outside my building with a bike helmet on but no bike near him. He was just staring off into space near my bike, so I resolved to head up to my apartment and watch out the window just to make sure he wasn't checking my bike out. I didn't see anything, but the next morning when I left at 5:45am the bike and lock were gone.

Tomasso Capri

Location

My apartment building
2060 N Campbell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm frame, comfortable for a 5' 6" female
Color: 
Red frame, pink wheels and handlebar wrap
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red Tommaso frame with Carbonate front fork. Pink Aerohead Velocity wheels (and matching pink handlebar wrap). Respiro gel seat, carbon seatpost. Ultegra 10sp cassette cs-6700 and Ultegra derailleur. ST 5600 10 speed brake/shifters. Clipless pedals, with one plastic adapter to make it look like a normal pedal (the other side fell off). Note: Bike was adjusted to a much more aggressive stance than the picture shows, with a longer horizontal stem.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from inside the apartment building, not inside the apartment, between Saturday night 8/10 and Monday morning 8/12. Someone must have left the door to the building open and allowed a thief to come inside. Unfortunately, I had forgotten to lock the wheel to the frame to make it impossible to ride, like I normally do.

Specialized

Location

2519 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
PV326067
Color: 
Black with Red Font
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was getting rusty and the seat was starting to tear a little bit.

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 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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
I went to grab my bike and it was no longer locked up where I had left it. It had been there for a month since I had last checked it.

Lemond Poprad

Location

My apartment
4407 N Wolcott Ave, Apt 2B
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
704506 (i think)
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Black with Blue Panels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a black 52 cm Lemond steel framed cyclocross bike with dropped handlebars like a road bike, cantelever breaks. It has Shimano SPD clipless pedals with large integrated platforms and brooks leather seat. The wheels, seatpost, and headset are secured with pinhead locking skewers. It was purchased at RiverCity bicycles in Portland Or and had sticker on frame saying so. Chrome water bottle cage and silver fenders. Shimano 105 derailer and STI integrated shifters. SPD clipless pedals with large integrated platforms.

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?: 
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?: 
The bike was locked overnight for about 9 hours. Was stoled at around 6am as partner saw it when leaving my apartment prior to 6am
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with the mini U lock of newer type (flat key) by its rear wheel and through the rear triangle (very secure) to a roughly 3/4 inch or 1 inch metal upright supporting a wrought iron fence. To take the bike they cut through the similarly thick top cross tube which the vertical tube intersected. They to make two cuts in the top tube to separate it from the vertical tube and then another incomplete cut in the vertical tube which allowed them to bend it forward, clear of the top tube. They then lifted the bike off of the vertical tube. I presume they then took it somewhere else to wrestle with getting cutting the ulock and/or somehow bypassing the locking skewers securring the bike componenets.

AMF Courier

Location

My apartment backyard, behind Hyde Park Produce
5218 S KIMBARK AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19 inch frame, 27 inch wheels
Color: 
Olive Green color frame, Brown leather seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks pretty new. Nothing is damaged. Brown leather seat and green frame. Has "AMF" written on its frame. See the picture for an idea of how it looks.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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 night
Incident Description: 
Yesterday evening (Aug 12), I rode my bike back from work and locked in to the fence around my backyard. I always lock it at the same spot. This afternoon, around 12:30pm, when I was leaving for work, my bike was gone. The only explanation is that it got stolen. No signs left behind. The chain is gone too. Take a look at the picture. It's poorly shot when I was on a bus. But that's all I have.

critical cycles fixie

Location

2132 N. Bingham st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
flat gunmetal frame orange wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
chrome origin 8 bully bars- rear wheel slightly stripped of orange finish from worn brake pads, one foot cage on right pedal only, critical stickers moved.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night- 6 to 10 hours
Incident Description: 
person who stole bike most likely waited for everyone in my household to go to bed then proceeded to cut lock and take my bike.

2012 Jamis Coda Sport

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

Location

Residence
2307 W. Wolfram St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My 2012 Jamis Coda Sport bike was less than one year old, so in very good condition. Black, 19" frame with a U-lock storage bracket and a rack on the back of the 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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the common garage for my 75-unit condominium building. It was stored in parking spot #7 on a bike rack affixed to the wall. It was not locked, but the garage is locked. There were security cameras, which are currently being reviewed by the management company to see if there is an image of the theft. My roommate parks in the spot saw it at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2013 and noticed it was missing at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday August 13, 2013.

Custom-made road bike

Location

Home
2249 N Kedzie Blvd, Apt. 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54" or 56" long
Color: 
Matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
As noted, it was a custom made bike, so there aren't any labels or anything. I'd had it for a little over a year, there were light markings and maybe some dried mud on the frame near the back wheel. It has a white saddle, as well as plastic, dark purple, heavy-duty pedals. There is gray duct tape around the brake lever cover, as the covers had tears in them.

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?: 
1-10 days
Incident Description: 
This happened while me and my brother/roommate were both out of town for 10 days at the beginning of August. I entered the incident date as 8/11 @ 9pm because that's when I returned to my apt. The burglar(s) came in through the first floor window, which leads to a small sitting area that can be climbed onto from the front entrance. He/She/They removed the AC unit and also took my brother's television, which was in the same room as my bicycle. They rifled through my t-shirt drawer, probably looking for money, and left that drawer open before exiting through our front door, leaving it unlocked. They also left the window open when they exited and the AC unit was on the ground of the outdoor sitting/gathering area.

Ritchey front wheel with continental gatorskin and Cinelli bull horn handlebars (Parts Theft)

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
Armitage and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was not a complete bike. Only my front wheel and handlebars were stolen. Front wheel is a silver ritchey hub (r logo on hub) laced to a silver bead blasted specialized rim (no stickers or markings on the rim) with silver spokes and a brand new Continental Gatorskin 700 by 23c tire. The front wheel also has a black quick release skewer that has a larger than normal lever. I unfortunately can't remember the brand, but it is very distinguishing. The handlebars were silver Cinelli old road handlebars that were cut to bullhorns. They are very short horns. They had pink bar tape but I doubt that is still in tact. I noticed that a lot of other bikes had been ripped off so somebody was there for a while doing this.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours. 6am to 5pm
Incident Description: 
Thief stole many parts from multiple bicycles at the Clybourn Metra station. There is a bike rack just south of Armitage and west of Ashland where lots of bicycles are locked up. The thief didn't cut any locks, just used some tools to steal what was unlocked. I left the bicycle at 6:00 am and returned at 5:00 pm so I cannot verify a time, but so many parts were missing that the thief had to be there for more than a couple minutes.

GT Series 1 Women's Road bike

Location

Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00038675939912
Size: 
Women's Small
Color: 
Grey with Pink Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ultegra Crank/Drive Train, Mavic wheels, in good condition, grey saddle bag, front and rear speed sensors (cat eye), reflectors on front/rear wheels, color is grey with some pink accents and maybe a 'women's symbol' somewhere on there

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?: 
Last seen ~12hours before noticing it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Garage was open with most contents stolen including the above bike

merlin agilis

Location

Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
95857
Size: 
~56cm
Color: 
grey/titanium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Titanium Frame Merlin, dura-ace components, grey saddle bag, fizik saddle, spd dura-ace pedals, good condition with normal scuffs, front piece for holding watch, polar sensors for cadence and speed, Mavic Ksyrium 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?: 
last seen ~12 hours prior to noticing it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Garage door was open and most contents were taken including the bike

Montague Paratrooper

Location

2659 W Cortez
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great condition. Low Visibility US Flag decals on both sides over Montague logo. Mountain Bike Tires were swapped out to low tread road tires. Similar too attached photo, but has rubber enclosures over front shocks.

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?: 
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?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Thief entered Garage. Unknown how gained entry. Bike was secured to metal chain. Chain had been cut with what appears to be bolt cutters.

masi uno drop 2013

Location

my house!
3226 west palmer st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 9, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
704w3e0084
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
black and red with blue handle bar tape and stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
some scratching on frame from bike lock, and its only about a year old. stickers all over the inside of the frame. (reckless and fugscreens) true blue handle bar tape. pedals but no cages.(they were all city pedals). even tho it's a fixed gear. the drop racing bars that the bike comes with where changes out for narrower drops. (fxyation)

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?: 
all the time
Incident Description: 
my room mates and i were having a party at my house. and when it got around to three am, i tried to end the party so i could go to bed.. but my room mate wanted to keep it going. so i just went to bed. at some point some one thought it would be an amazing idea to steal my bike from out of my closet...woke up the next morning and my bike was the only one stolen out of my other two roomates bikes....

Raleigh Sport

Location

Alley behind
32nd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Little big on my 5-3 frame,
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
well worn condition, not original tires. Had grocery store list on handle, torn and duct taped brooks seat. Almost non-functional brakes.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Left in alley for about 40 minutes when in a hurry, gone after that.