Recent Reports

Specialized Hard Rock

Location

Nuveen Investments Building
333 W Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark Green/Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has added handle bar grips; saddle has a slit for airflow to your crotch; no kickstand; no water bottle holder; black tape around the frame by the chain derailer.

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours

Magna-(Target brand)

Location

Lincoln Park (across from Supera Park on Racine Ave)
2560 N. Racine Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26" (wheel heigh 18")
Color: 
Royal Bluish-Purplish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used. Seat doesn't stay up anymore. There is a diamond shaped sticker on the front bar that says "Statesman".

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
I do not use the bike everyday so, I do not know when the bike was stolen exactly. It was sometime after september 15th.

Hyper pro spinner bmx bike

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
BMX Bike
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
black/ with custom blue grips/ blue pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very nice condition , blue grips, black seat , blue pedals , black tires . A picture below is the bike with black grips & black pedals we changed them to blue.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a couple of hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our shed it wasnt locked up in the shed, but there was a lock on our shed. They stole only our bike and took the lock with them.

SE Lager 2011

Location

Thomas and California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICSE 08F05315
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a couple months old / there is a good amount of blue jean dye on the seat / the peddals are shifted and crooked due to a recent car accident and the chain makes a really loud clicking sound because of this

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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was within a locked foyer. Foyer was broken into and my bike along with other bikes were stolen. Last seen at 1am. Discovered stolen at 8am

motobecane super mirage

Location

Christopher Hooker
1146 S. Oak Park Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54-56cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good/refurbished, deraileurs removed, fixed gear, white super deep v wheels, conti gatorskin rear tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I had it locked sturdily while I was at my girlfriends house over night. heard a lot of traffic overnight, maybe victim of a particular bike theft ring in logan square.

Specialized Langster black headset stem and bullhorn handlebars

Location

CTA Damen Brown line stop
Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
NA
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker residue on stem, black rubber grips

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Headset stem and handlebars were removed after pinch bolts taken out.

early to mid 90's Benotto Modelo Road bike

Location

Weisman Park
W Oakdale Ave and N Mildred Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small, comfortable fit for a 5'3" woman
Color: 
Gold/Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All original parts including decal stickers, except new black seat (locked with cable to frame) and mint green handlebar tape. Presta valves, original foot clips, and decal on fork is beginning to peel. Paint is in good condition with a few chips/scuffs here and there.

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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a U lock to fence at the NE corner of Weisman Park at Mildred and Oakdale Ave's, a highly trafficked park with lots of families and children. My bike was secure and undisturbed when I left my apartment at 9:40am and returned at 10:00am to walk my dog. At 10:30am I exited my apartment to ride to work and the U part of the lock was laying on the ground inside the park fence and my bike was gone.

Trek 1500 SLR

Location

lakeview
lakewood ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm - i think! i'm short - 5"4'
Color: 
red/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat is a Terry Damselfly that is worn on both front sides. There is a scrape on left side of bike (looking at from handlebars) where I crashed. Has a cateye computer that doesn't work. Pedals are red speedplays. Wheels are not the stock wheels - bontrager, handlebar tape is gray.

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?: 
6 weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from garage in Lakeview.

Specialized rock hopper

Location

N. Wilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new with road tires on a mountain bike. Silver front fork. rear breaks tight and not fully working.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 1/2 months

Sun beach cruiser bike

Location

10 south dearborn ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Mediu
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lots of stickers (CCA fish stickers, Patagonia Atlanta sticker etc)

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours

Surly Cross Check

Location

Ukranian Village
Chicago and Oakly
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M9070690
Size: 
56
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost all Surly decals were worn off. Most likely two ulocks attached to the right side of the back rack. One of the ulocks is rusted on.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day?
Incident Description: 
Locked bike somewhere in Ukrainian Village. Was unable to locate the next day.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

Apartment in Bridgeport
33rd St & Lituanica Ave
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

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike, purchased in 2005. Has puncture resistant tires and a Rapid Transit sticker on the frame. There are a few small scratches on the frame and the bike seat is one of the "anatomically correct" seats for ladies. There are blue LED lights in the spokes, a red LED blinky on the back, a pump attachment on the frame (pump was not on the bike when stolen), a headlight attachment on the handle bars, fenders, rear rack, and trailer hitch.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
This is one of three bikes stored in the same locked gangway, all of which were stolen. There are two large locked gates, which were locked at the time the bikes were discovered.

Cannondale

Location

Native Foods
1023 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow cannondale with 2 water bottle holders, a Co-Pilot child seat attached to the back (missing padding). U-lock attached to child seat. Single shock front fork. Seat missing a little padding on the front. Mountain bike with thinner street tires. Black rims.

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 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?: 
6-10 hours
Incident Description: 
My yellow Cannondale with Co-Pilot child seat was cable locked to a tree in front of my business. I left work at 8:45 PM and noticed my bike was gone. The childs seat may be removed.

GT Traffic 2.0

Location

Funeral Home Turned Apartment in Bridgeport
33rd St & Lituanica Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG11F52290
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, purchased approximately 3 weeks ago. There was a U lock and cable attached to the bike at the time of theft, so there might be remnants still attached. There is a coffee holder ring on the handle bars.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
There were three bikes locked in a gated gangway which were still locked when the bike was discovered missing. The gates were still locked at the time the bikes were discovered missing. Our best guess is that someone broke in through our neighbor's yard and tossed them over a shorter fence.

*FOUND* Schwinn and centurion fixie ditched behind my house

Location

Fullerton damen Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black, red yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
You tell me

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Don't know
Incident Description: 
Someone ditched two fixies behind my house. One is a schwinn the other is a centurion. Yours?

2011 Giant Cypress LX

Location

Back alley of 900 Block of Wolcott
932 N Wolcott Ave Apt 1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Seat is estimated 36 inches from ground
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very tall bike, fantastic condition, no kickstand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my closed garage. Came home and the garage door was open, bike was missing with lock.

TREK 2000 Aluminum frame road bike - VINTAGE

Location

home
3626 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm.
Color: 
RED
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Trek 2000 aluminum frame road bike. Profile aerobars attached, black water bottle holder cage, black under seat bag in rear. Index shifter on right brake. Bright fire truck red with white lettering. Black tape on handle bars.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging from wall in garage. My wife left at 10:15 and forgot to close the garage door, when I went out around 11:30 to close it it was gone. Most likely scrap metal trucks cruising by went in garage and took the bike.

Raleigh M80

Location

Riot Fest - post Iggy Pop
3000 W. Division
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
18 " mens
Color: 
blue w/ black rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
* Handlebar Extenders * No stickers, but bright Blue M80 Raleigh Label. * Last left night of 9/14. Discovered gone 10 pm 9/15

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
At Riot Fest. Had to leave bike over-night on racks Day #1 (lost key; since recovered), and wasn't there at end of Day #2. But at least I saw "I wanna be a dog" by Iggy Pop. Decent trade. (Not really, but still...)

1999 Schwinn Moab 3

Location

Apartment Garage
632 W Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17"?
Color: 
Blue over white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike has a new black Iro seat and a slight bend in one of the climbing handles on the handle bars. It has light wear and tear with minor scuffs and scratches.

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?: 
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?: 
Over two weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was discovered missing upon return home to the garage. Bike and lock were missing. Exact time is unknown due to being out of town for the weekend.

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

4833 N Central Park Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU226C0686D
Size: 
15
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Bike was 3 years old but used lightly. Has a silver water bottle attached to the frame. At the time of theft, also had a black rear rack with a CoPilot Limo child seat, although that could have been removed. Bontrager tires. Has a sticker that says Printer's Square and a number on it like B004. Also has two plastic bands around the seat pole, a yellow and a green one with numbers on them. The picture uploaded is a stock photo, but very similar to the stolen bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a Trek U-Lock and cable to a wooden post in my back yard. I found the cable cut and the lock left in the back yard. I last rode the bike the morning of Sept 12 and found it missing the morning of Sept 14. It was stolen at the same time as my boyfriend's black Trek (separate report filed).