Recent Reports

Gary Fisher Tiburon

Location

Morgan & Adams
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Triathlon sticker on frame, number 2067 Water bottle holder removable light under seat & on handlebars

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
14 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike outside in front of my house after work at 5:00 pm. I meant to bring it in that evening, but forgot. When I left for work at 8 am the next morning, my bike was missing. The lock was not there either.

GT Tachyon 3.0

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

Location

Sheridan and Briar Bus Stop
3110 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's 'Large'
Color: 
White with Grey 'GT'
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old. lots of small chips all along the top left edge of the lower bar, from locking it up with a U lock. When stolen: it had 'DOG WALKER' and 'GMD' in reflective stickers along the top of the lower bar, a plain black bike rack on the back, on the far back, left side of the bike rack, there a bright silver chipped away spot from rubbing against a screw on my bike bag that rides on that side daily. The u-lock bike lock holder is mounted in to center. Brand new women's bike seat, just replaced the last one that was stolen not two months ago. Cheapy front and back bike lights. The one on the front is on the top of the handle bars, to the right of the center. Back light is under the seat. Click on picture for better (larger) view of sticker text.

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 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?: 
1 hour.
Incident Description: 
I've locked up to this same place a milllion times, for years. I was distracted and upset, I'm worried I must not have locked it up properly in my distress. This bike is my livelihood (I'm a dog walker), and a gift from someone very important to me. I love it like a child... :( Please please PLEASE help me find her...

HUFFY

Location

2230 NORTH SAWYER AVENUE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
LIGHT BLUE/DARK BLUE/PURPLE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new condition. Huffy mountain bike. Had a thick black/dark grey cable lock with number turn combination on the bar near the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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 IN A LOCKED APARTMENT BUILDING ALONG WITH 5 OTHER BIKES, THIS WAS THE ONLY ONE STOLEN. IT HAD TO HAVE BEEN SOMEONE IN OUR BUILDING, BECAUSE NOBODY CAN GET IN OFF THE STREET AND INTO THE BUILDING. WE BELIEVE IT WAS OUR MAINTENANCE GUY, HIS NAME IS JIMMY. WHEN I CONFRONTED HIM ABOUT IT, HE GOT ALL NERVOUS AND SHAKY. THIS HAPPENED ONLY A FEW DAYS AFTER HE SAID TO EVERYONE TO BE CAREFUL AND KEEP THE DOOR SHUT THAT SOMEONE COULD COME IN AND TAKE THE BIKES (BUT THE DOOR SHUTS REAL FAST BEHIND YOU AND LOCKS RIGHT AWAY). GO FIGURE OURS WAS THE ONLY ONE STOLEN OUT OF THE 5 BIKES IN THERE. WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH HIM ALREADY. THIS HAPPENED ON SAWYER AVENUE (2200 BLOCK NEAR PALMER) IN LOGAN SQUARE.

Dawes

Location

804 S Loomis St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was in good shape, I had been riding it for a year with no problems. The handlebar tape was peeling up a bit. The saddle is black with a diamond lattice imprint on it.

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?: 
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?: 
1 night

Generic steel frame. Fixed gear.

Location

De pasada
1517 West Taylor Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
White Frame. Red rims. Blue bullhorn handlebars.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Large red rims. Blue foot straps. Headlight and bell on handle bars. White seat.

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 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?: 
Five hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to deck. The post was broken and the bike was stolen.

trek pure lowstep black

Location

1417 w Taylor st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 6, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu116c5586h
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Black with turquoise blue stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Black cruiser with turquoise stripping blue water bottle holder and big comfortable seat

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked building. In a 3 hour time span, the daycare that lives below us must have left the door open and someone came in and stole my bike and cut the chain on my roommates bike.

Montague

Location

DePaul University Library
2350 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Military Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW, not your typical looking mountain bike. Thick frame.

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?: 
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: 
This is right in front DePaul Universities library. Went into class, came out and it was gone.

1973 Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

1116 W 17th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Brown, with rainbow accents around the words
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a Sioux Falls, SD city registry sticker on the frame near the back wheel. Has a gray metal rack attached to the back. The front gear is locked. Both wheels are missing their reflectors. The handles have a foam covering. The left handle's foam has a crack along the bottom that goes up the handle. When stolen there was red yarn wound around the right handle.

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Recently broke my key in my U-Lock so I was using my backup cable lock. Someone came to my porch in the middle of the night and cut the cable and stole the bike.

Giant Escape 2

Location

Damen Brown Line Stop (West Side)
4645 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 6, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C44J-8939
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue trim; close to new condition

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Was rushing in the morning and must have missed the frame with my u-lock. Cable was threaded through wheels and ulocked to bike rack - cable cut and ulock left of rack. Note that picture is not of my bike but from the internet - it is the same model and color scheme, though.

All City, Big Block

Location

Honky Tonk BBQ
1800 S Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
M11031098
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
White (sparkle)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers on top tube: ( I "green heart" Absinthe) and a circular blue sticker with a qr code that leads to my website ([email protected]) the blue handlebar tape is replaced with black tape there is a silver bike chain that fixes the seat to the frame and a red rear bike light All City Big Block frame and fork, white sparkle paint, 55cm (fits like a 56cm) -internally coated with rust-proof enamel -Bottom bracket shell and head tube are both faced Handbuilt wheelset -IRO Premium Hubs (Formula shells with Phil Wood sealed cartridge bearings) -Velocity Fusion Rims -DT Swiss Competition double-butted stainless steel spokes Shimano 600 vintage crankset, 170mm, 130 BCD Surly stainless steel chainring, 42t Shimano UN-55 sealed cartridge bottom bracket NEW Odyssey Twisted pedals NEW All City leather double toe straps Christophe stainless steel toe clips NEW SRAM PC-1 single speed chain, 1/8" NEW Surly track cog, 16t NEW Shimano Dura-Ace track lock ring NEW Velo Orange seatpost NEW All City Gonzo saddle -genuine perforated leather -titanium rails Cane Creek S-3 sealed cartridge bearing headset Sette Aeon stem, 90mm, 26.0 clamp Syntace Stratos bullhorn handlebars, 26.0 clamp Fizik Microtex bar tape (some scuffing) Dia Compe 188 reverse lever (the original) Tektro 538 medium reach dual pivot brake caliper -upgraded with Kool-Stop salmon cartridge pads Continental Gatorskin tire rear, 25c NEW Vittoria Rubino tire front, 25c _______________________________________________________________________________ Frame description from All City: "612 Select ChroMoly steel. Double butted down, top, and seat tubes. Externally tapered, ovalized, and dimpled chain stays, tapered seat stays. 120mm rear spacing, 1 1/8th head tube, English bottom bracket, 27.2 seatpost Fork | All-City Big Block™ 612 Select ChroMoly tapered fork blades, lugged crown and matching dropout The Big Block track frameset represents our vision of the ideal track frame for the modern fixed gear rider. This is the bike that we've always dreamed of building and we are proud to make that dream available to you. It soaks up bumps, sprints like mad, and loves to be ridden hard. Ride it on the street or take it to the boards, the Big Block will hold up it's end of the deal wherever you choose to ride it. While the Big Block was designed first and foremost as a true competition ready track frame, we made some tweaks to the formula to make sure that this beast could handle everything we like to do during the course of our daily lives. Unlike other track bikes, the Big Block doesn't suffer from the pedal strike or toe overlap issues that are so prevalent among track frames. Instead of the usual 25c max tire clearance, you can fit 32c cross tires and it's got a single set of bottle mounts because we like to ride our bikes far. When we say it was designed for the modern fixed gear rider, this is what we mean. We've sacrificed none of the handling and geometry of a pure track bike, but added the ability to do more. If you are the type of person who rides fixed everywhere, the Big Block is the best thing going. Custom head tube badge, signature dropouts, subtle graphics and timeless style. Each piece of tubing on every frame size has been carefully scrutinized and specifically chosen to create the best feel possible. Each size frame has been evaluated for optimum tubing butt placements, diameter, and wall thickness. Attention to detail is our mantra, and it shows in every aspect of this meticulously designed, beautifully constructed frameset." Sent from my iPhone

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
one hour
Incident Description: 
Suspected portable grinder to cut through heavy duty u- lock and cable. "professional" bike thief

Schwinn

Location

Rock Bottom
1 W Grand
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" (unsure
Color: 
Silver with white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Right peddle missing reflector.

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?: 
Under 2 hours
Incident Description: 
Parked my bike between 4 others on a bike rack outside Rock Bottom on Grand and State. Went inside to watch football, stayed for about 2 hours. When I went outside to leave my bike was stolen, but the others were still locked up.

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

Home
Belmont Ave and Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602147722
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost like new. Very few blemishes. Rarely ridden. Bike purchased in 2010.

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?: 
Garage door accidentally left open overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was left in my townhouse garage overnight. The garage door was accidentally left open overnight. Bike was stolen sometime between dusk on Oct 4th and dawn Oct 5th.

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

Cortland and Kedzie
1909 N kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rahleigh Grand Prix. Alex Rims, Gator Skin tires. Checked, nicked up, metallic baby blueish, brown tape on bullhorn handlebars, worn brown leather saddle.

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?: 
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 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen over night, cut through my heavy duty chain and took the whole thing.

Surly Pugsley

Location

Roscoe Village Bikes
2016. W Roscoe St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 3, 2014 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
M13071727
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. The Pugsley is a "fat Bike" which has very large tires, disc brakes and looks like a mountain 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?: 
bike was stolen from inside a business during off hours
Incident Description: 
This bike was stolen out of our display window during a break in at Roscoe Village Bikes. It was the only bike taken and it seems like it was specifically targeted due to the fact that it was one of the hardest bikes to take because of it's location in the store.

Raleigh

Location

Logan Square Blue Line Stop
Kedzie & Logan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage frame, Golden Velocity Deep V wheels, front wheel with brake wear, brown leather seat, short handle bars with brown leather wrap. Two stickers on the frame, one that says Minnesconsin/Morality Crisis and the other is a cat above a pentagram.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
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?: 
United States

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Uptown
4454 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
22902081H
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
While faux leather bar tape and a matching red rear rack. a few dints in the paint job but otherwise great condition. Original hardware.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from the inside staircase in my building, which is locked.

Scott Sub 20 - 2012

Location

1842 W Iowa St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 3, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A1228679
Size: 
Extra Large
Color: 
Black and Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. look 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?: 
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?: 
three months
Incident Description: 
Break and enter into garage. Bike was hanging from ceiling locked to itself.

Woodrup 1983 Giro-Touring

Location

N Stave Streeet
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Gray/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was my dear friend. I bought it from the original owner with all original components that I've kept. Few additional notes: - Shimano 600 original components - Shimano 600 - non-indexed (friction) shifting drivetrain - Shimano 600 - Biopace Crankset - Reynolds 531 Steel - Cinelli Dropouts - Double-butted frame - Look pedals

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?: 
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?: 
Months

1980s Raleigh

Location

182 W. Lake St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rough condition. Brakes were recently replaced. There is a stripe of red spray paint on the frame.

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?: 
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 Hours
Incident Description: 
I had just gotten off work and I was exhausted. Usually I'll bring my bike inside with me, but I decided to leave it chained outside cause I knew I was going back out in a couple hours. I stayed in my apt longer than I intended and when I finally went to retrieve my bike, it was missing.

Schwinn Solution

Location

CTA Blue Line Damen Stop (Wicker Park)
Damen & North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red and Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Headlight.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Inside the Damn Blue Line Station (Wicker Park) from the rack.