Recent Reports

Eight Inch Scrambler V3

Location

FedEx Kinko's
744 W Fullerton
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

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Raw Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raw gray finish frame with Red Drop Handlebars, red seat, white pedals, front black rim and electric blue back rim. No 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I was waiting for a package at FedEx thinking it was going to be a quick transaction. Had it outside of the store, my back was turned when someone decided to steal my bike.

Green Mongoose Bike

Location

5516 Kimbark Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Larger Bike with the Seat high up
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat was way up and it had a blue tag on it.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen as it was tied to a tree in front of an apartment building on 55th and Kimbark.

Marin City Hybrid

Location

Jenner School
1119 North Cleveland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both gear shifts damaged. Bottle holder broken. Back wheel has black rim. Large silver pedals. Broken rack on back, front and rear lights at time of theft. Big Shark sticker on frame. 21 speed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to fence in parking lot at Jenner School at Cleveland and Elm. I was in the school for a basketball league for 2 hours from 6:30-8:30pm. Bike missing when I came out. No sign of lock or bike. There was a softball game going on at the park nearby.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Protein Bar
Franklin and Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 yr old - good condition, 1 front brake, only 1 fixed sprocket on rear wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
during workday

Urban-X KHS

Location

1921 W Belle Plaine Ave, #2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
U11M00014
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - the only obvious issue is a missing screw/nut on the frame where it attaches to the back wheel. At the time it was stolen, I had a large black paper clip holding it in place. It has fenders, front and back reflectors and light mounts, a back rack with folding basket, and small bag under the back seat that had front and back lights and a bike tool.

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I first realized the bike was missing at 7am 9/20. I had last seen it locked up at about 11pm the night before.

Raleigh Revenio 3.0

Location

Metropolis Coffee Company
1035 Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New aluminum bike. Stock Revenio 3.0 except for silver Shimano clipless pedals and a black Bontrager rear rack.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes

Scott Metrix 30

Location

office building
500 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
101109600
Size: 
54 or 56 frame
Color: 
black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new condition, rear kickstand

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from rack at north east corner of building at 500 W Monroe, in the alley

Schwinn 1972 Breeze

Location

1841 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Rasberry Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Original 1972 Schwinn, "S" seat and carrier, chrome fenders, wheels and handlebars,3 speed Sturmey Archer Shifter, made in Chicago Nantucket basket, and bell condition: good, reconditioned

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: 
Bike was in a locked garage. Garage service door was "jimmied" and bike was taken.

Reebok Move

Location

Metra Clyborn stop
2001 Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" wheels larger girl bike
Color: 
Light blue and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a band new bike. It does have a Bell seat cover in black. There is a Schwinn light attached under the seat in the back.

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?: 
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?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked at the Metra Clyborn station on 2001 Ashland. It was locked through the front wheel as well as the frame of the bike. When I got off the train the bike, helmet, chains were missing.

Austrian hybrid

Location

1903 S. Allport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a blue Austrian hybrid bike from the 70s. Black seat, broken right gear. It's got two fliers in the back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
three nights
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike outside my apartment. I couldn't take it to the second floor because I have a back injury. I locked it Sept. 28 around 3 p.m. the last time I saw it was that night around 10 p.m. by Sept. 27 around 8:30 a.m. the bike was gone. The lock was gone,too.

1961 Schwinn Cruiser

Location

Blue Chicago
536 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C114400
Size: 
26" women's
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1961 Blue Women's Schwinn Cruiser. Basket on front with a mini Michigan license plate and a mirror attached to the right handle bar. Older bike, minor rust and dings throughout.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My wife had been out running errands on the bike and locked in front of 534 N Clark (Blue Chicago Bar) near where we live. 2 hours later she returned to ride it again and found the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.

Trek 1.1 C52

Location

Clark and Dickens
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU093C2064F
Size: 
Shorter - I'm not the tallest guy.
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nice condition, duct tape, bike tubes and painters tape were all used to cover the Trek logos.

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 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
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the fence outside my apartment and left it there overnight. In the morning it was gone as well as the lock.

Jamus Commuter 3

Location

House
1915 N Honore
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
090L4J
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition perfect. Distinguished by brown leather grips and saddle, wood topped rear bike rack, unique fenders

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?: 
in garage
Incident Description: 
Garage door facing alley was mistakenly not closed for 2 hours. When we returned, bike was gone.

This bike has to be stolen! Single speed with working bikes sticker on downtube

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
unknown
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My neighbor has a bike that I'm sure is stolen. This is a black built single speed with red platform bmx pedals, painted red chain, Kenda tires with reflective stripes, cyclocross brake levers, red & black bar tape, and a working bikes sticker on the downtube. I looked through the stolen bike listings and didn't see it so here's hoping the owner sees this. send me a picture if this is your bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unknown

Bianchi Advantage

Location

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
37 S Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Roayl blue, white seat, tan bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is an 18 speed with a black rear rack. It has friction shifters attached just above the headset. It's a hybrid bike with a slanted top tube but has drop bars on it. There is a dent in the seat tube and the right side of the seat stays is bent slightly inwards.

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 street sign.

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?: 
It was locked at 9:00 AM and was stolen around 7:30 PM but was seen still locked there at 5:30 PM.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked at 37 S Wabash Ave, in front of one of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's school buildings downtown. It was locked to the metal pole of a street sign in front of the entrance to the building at 9:00 am before class. The bike was still there when I left for evening class in another building. When I returned at 9:00 pm, the bike was gone, the street sign was still in place, but I noticed that the bolt that afixes the pole to the base was gone (I forgot to check before I locked the bike whether it was there when I locked up initially). When I reported the theft to a security guard at the school building, she said that about two hours prior, she had been outside the building and saw someone messing with the bike. She asked if it was his bike and he said that it was and he had forgotten the key.

Trek 7100

Location

350 N Lasalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU018C048OG
Size: 
25 inch frame, I think
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rather new. Black kick stand. Pretty new. Silver water bottle holder. The back light is hanging off of the rear reflector since it can't fit around the pole

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack at 350 N Lasalle in the morning. At 5:30 in the evening I went to retrieve it and it was gone.

GT Timberline

Location

Neighborhood
1653 W. Byron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Women's M
Color: 
Blue Silver White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
silver bell, red attachment for trailing a child

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Wife's bike and mine stolen out of garage. Thief had to come down side of garage and enter gate and garage.

Red Trek 800

Location

Neighborhood
1653 W. Byron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Many many stickers including a triathlon number partly peeled off, a small mouse with wings and a kozy cyclery sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Came down side of garage through a fence and into garage through a door to steal 2 bicycles. Left third bike and child's bike.

Schwinn Caliente

Location

5400 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Yellow frame, blue accessories
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Clean with some paint chipping. The frame is bright yellow, the handlebars, tires and seat are bright blue.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Miyata

Location

KCBD building
900 E. 57th St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26" wheel
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
31 years old but rideable; quick release front wheel, Avocet seat, old handlebar tape secured by gorilla tape, registered with University of Chicago police, engraved with my drivers license number (I think) on the bottom bracket

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack on the campus of the University of Chicago in front of the KCBD building, a site of frequent thefts. The lock was apparently cut or smashed on the numbers portion of the combination cable.