Recent Reports

1998 DiamondBack Cross Country

Location

Union Station
Clinton and Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27 inch
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dark Green Diamond back cross country bike with green frame, black handle and seats. Looks to be in very good condition. I had an orange bungee tied 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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was left locked to the bike rack outside union station at the intersection of Clinton and Jackson on Friday, the 3rd around 5:00 pm. On monday, I found it missing along with the lock.

1998 Mongoose Women's Crossway 250

Location

Residential
1510 Cortez st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48-52cm
Color: 
Maroon/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little beat up but had new back gear, mismatching handlebar gear switches. Seat was a gel, a bit torn up.

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?: 
12hrs

Panasonic DX 2000

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult size
Color: 
dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, white taped handed bars, black tires, silver spokes, black seat with Italia printed on the back, light brown brake covers, circular silver light reflector in the front, red light reflector in the back

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 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?: 
from 12:30 pm to 6pm
Incident Description: 
The bikes were stolen some time between 12:30pm and 6:15pm on June 5th, 2016. They were locked up outside in front of Ogilvie Transportation Center on 500 W Madison St #3610, Chicago, IL 60661. There were 4 bikes locked together to the upside down U-shaped bike rack.

Trek 7100

Location

1 block from union station
500 Madison outside train station 1 block from union
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C45bp652
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. No rust or chips

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
Madison street by Clinton

LeMond

Location

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, has white clip in pedals, a speedometer, the color scheme is the most distinguishing factor for me(it's a really nice navy blue with white lettering)

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up outside of Navy Pier. I came back to the bike racks 30 minutes after locking it up and it was nowhere to be found. Both the bike and the lock were gone.

trek 8.2ds - seat only (Parts Theft)

Location

1200 w belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black bontrager seat, with post, reflector
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red reflective tape wrapped around post. my bike has matching tape. white stitching and it's starting to come undone at the nose

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
bike locked at belmont and racine. quick release seat with post was stolen.

Giant Cypress

Location

CTA Orange Line, Western Stop
49th and Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C17H6077
Size: 
24 or 26"
Color: 
Beige with Black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, had seat lock and rack on rear tire, white bell on handlebars

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 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: 
I locked my bike on the racks inside of the Orange Line Western Station, 49th and Western in the morning approximately 8 am. I used a U lock for locking the frame and a plastic covered chain was looped through the bike rack, the bike, and the U lock. When I returned to get the bike about 6pm, it was all gone.

RECOVERED GT Transeo 3.0

Location

3251 West Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12I00139
Size: 
L
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had an aftermarket gel saddle and mounts for headlight/taillight. Bike also had two water bottle holders.

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?: 
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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was parked for a week since prior use. Discovered that it and the lock were missing today. CSBR received an email on 6/5/16: I am writing to share the good news that I recovered my bike with CPD assistance -- I found an ad for the bike on Craigslist and was able to arrange a meeting from there. Thank you for providing this great service to Chicago bikers!

Trek 7000

Location

The Pelham
330 West dickesn ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUG0042125
Color: 
Green and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow tires, clipless pedals, parking permit number 560 on the front left side, yellow Judyshox

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Less than 24 hours

Schwinn Madison

Location

The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Deep maroon frame with yellow and white schwinn logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bars with red grips, deep maroon frame with yellow and white schwinn logo, green chain, red crank with white design in it, and white rims with red tires. Stolen in front of the Empty Bottle on June4th, 2016.

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 a closed business.
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: 
Bicycle was locked in front of the Empty bottle and left overnight. The next day the bicycle was missing.

2011 Trek Soho S

Location

1335 West Altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUO48C0922F
Size: 
22 inches/58 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed chain guard back fender

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?: 
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?: 
one week
Incident Description: 
Bike frame was u locked to a metal log holder with a cord of wood on it. The log carrier was dismantled and the wood removed so the lock could be slipped out.

Trek Crockett

Location

Wheel & Sprocket
1027 Davis
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU288G5042H
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition, Carbon handle bars, Carbon Stem, Carbon Seat post. Bontrager RXL rims.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
Stolen from behind bike shop in enclosed bike parking. poop.

Custom fix gear

Location

4052 n Sheridan rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54"
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. White tires, white seat and handle bars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was cut from the unlock cable on my third storie balcony was there in the morning on June 2nd, but when I returned home during the day it was gone. The thief cut the cord and took the bike.

Critical Cycles- Step Thru 3 Speed Urban Coaster

Location

Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping
3201 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
44 cm
Color: 
Coral
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was BRAND NEW. It was the very first time I had ever rode it. Therefore, it wasn't quite complete. It had no fenders or splash guards, and no light. The front reflector had not been properly put on.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen while I was in my gym. I parked the bike, locked it up, and went into my class. When I emerged at 7 am, the bike was gone. It was parked on a busy street and was properly locked to a bike rack. Although it was early in the morning, there is plenty of activity in this area.

Quintana Roo Dulce

Location

Home
1010 Harvard Terrace
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
F110M0075
Size: 
S (about 50)
Color: 
Black with pink lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition, Triathlon bike, Crank Brothers Egg beaters 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I used it regularly out of my garage. The longest it was there was 2 days without me riding it
Incident Description: 
My bike, along with my husband's road bike and my alternate road bike were all stolen out of our garage in south Evanston. We noticed this on Wednesday early evening.

2014 Giant Alight

Location

Arkadia Towers Parking Garage
765 West Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
c44R0412
Size: 
Small-womans
Color: 
Teal Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, Teal green color, with black handles. Orange sticker with Presidential Towers Logo underneath seat i never removed Back wheel that is left on the bike has a small teal line around rim of the wheel. There was also a water bottle holder, Ulock holder on the bike upon being stolen.

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?: 
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 year
Incident Description: 
Have not riden my bike for two months and went out to pick it up to bring to my new apartment complex. After not seeing it at first glance on the bike rack i believed it was on i searched the entire garage since there is multiple bike racks. I then returned to the bike rack i knew i left it at and saw my front tire, U-lock, and helmet discarded to the side and still hooked to the bike rack as you can see below on the picture. Attempting to get footage from Arkadia Towers.

GT palomar

Location

Truman community college
Wilson ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Cm13b518848
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White with logo in purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was not locked at Truman college , forgot lock home that day
Incident Description: 
Bike was left behind Truman college on Wilson ave. security knew I left my lock at home said to put it outside and hope it doesn't get stolen . I come back 20 minutes later . No bike :(

Schwinn Super Le Tour

Location

Wicker Park
North Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Green frame, black tires, white rapped handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition bike. White cables for brakes. Schwinn logo partially scuffed in the middle. Semi-rare color

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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in an enclosed garage not locked up. We were moving out of our apartment on 6/1. As we were moving out of the apartment, someone must have gotten in to the garage and picked up/stole the bike.

Specialized/Schwinn

Location

Apartment
914 West Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
12H61097
Size: 
28in
Color: 
Sliver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sliver with the word "Specialized" on the side

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks

2014 1.2 Trek Road Bike

Location

W. Barry Ave. and N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU040C0438J
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue w/ white accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was fairly new with some dirt wear and light scratches on the top of frame. Unique features include -- two white bottle cages, black clipless pedals, no reflectors, and black fizik grip tape. Bicycle still has Element Multisport retailer sticker attached to frame.

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 street sign.

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up with a vintage Schwinn. Left at the scene was the second bicycle and cut lock.