Recent Reports

? (Frankenbike)

Location

3024 W. Palmer Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26in wheels
Color: 
Mostly green/black, with a blue fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I am NOT expecting to recover this bike, I am only hoping to add to the data about bike theft. I got the bike from resale workshop, and it's composed of pieces from 2 bikes. The fork is bright blue, the body is green and black, with a red sticker that says "helmet" on the. The saddle is relatively thick black rubber. It has flat handlebars with worn tape, and then silver-colored curved handlebars that angle up and forwad from the flat handlebars.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a wire fence that separates the yards of two apartment buildings. Access to the area is through a locked metal gate. The last time I am sure the bike was in this place was around 10am on Sunday, Aug. 9 when my neighbor walked by the bike, then asked me whether it was mine. At noon on August 10th I found that the metal chain locking the front wheel and body of the bike to the fence had been cut. I did not find evidence of a smaller combination lock chain that had locked the back wheel to the body..

Cannondale SR400 1988-89

Location

3139 W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58-60?
Color: 
GREY with PINK lettering, WHITE seat and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used road bike with some rusty worn spots here and there, dirty white handlebar wrap, Vetta saddle has a chunk taken out of it. Wheels are very new. 80% original components and paint. The WHITE saddle and WHITE handlebar tape are distinguishing as is the PINK Cannondale logos. Rarely seen model.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked but in a closed garage and hung on a bike hanger. Noticed it gone early this morning when taking out trash.

Valor Custom Single Speed Dark Grey

Location

W Lyndale St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FD120401971
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
charcoal grey/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
shorter handle bars with black grips. All custom parts.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 min

Fuji SL1 Pro

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
1F10103119
Size: 
adult women's small (44 cm?)
Color: 
Red/Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in great shape, used for road races. Cyclocomputer attached on front handlebars, women's Sella Italia Diva gel flow saddle, tune-up finished the night it was stolen (so the chains and all should be in perfect/clean shape).

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?: 
Placed behind locked gate at 9 PM. Was missing by 10 AM.
Incident Description: 
Bike placed at bottom of driveway storage area stairwell behind a locked gate, around 9 PM. Was missing by 10 AM saturday morning. Bike is not usually stored here. Gate lock was not broken, but it would be possible to jump into storage area and pass a bike up a flight of stairs to get out.

Trek fx 7.2

Location

Patrician's apartment
401 w. Fullerton pkwy.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu129c1277f
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Dark purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. "Athens Bicycle" dealer sticker, black basket mounted on the front, clip for bike lock installed on the frame

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?: 
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?: 
10 days or less
Incident Description: 
I left my bike for a couple of weeks on the bike rack in the courtyard of my apartment building (public alley accessible), sometime during that period it was taken.

Giant

Location

Apartment Building
1124 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
20" Frame
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in great condition. It has thin (around 1") tires on the front and back. The frame is also thin and a solid teal color with only the logo containing different colors. The front tire is very close to the frame, with not a lot of room in between.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The teal 20" frame Giant bike was locked onto a short fence in front of 1124 W. Pratt Blvd. It had a 4-number combination lock locking the bike frame and front tire to the fence. When it was stolen, both the bike and the lock were taken.

Nishiki Sport

Location

2455 N. Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium Men's Frame
Color: 
white, blue, yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The steel frame is white/blue with a yellow front fork. Red "Nishiki" lettering and red-coated brake cables. Yellow bottle cage. Black seat with a slight tear.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
14 hours
Incident Description: 
BIke was locked to a wooden fence inside my locked apartment courtyard around 8pm on Friday, August 8, and gone the next day Saturday, August 9. It was locked with a Kryptonite u-lock through the frame and front wheel, but the fence post was cut. The bike wasn't visible from the outside the courtyard, so the bike thief would have known about it ahead of time.

Trek 1.1

Location

Fleet feet old town
North and Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue, black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, sea foam green handle wraps. White and black saddle.

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?: 
2 hours

Scott Spark 900 29er

Location

Home
911 N. Honore St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
STM15D1951060063C
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Racing mountain bike, a few dings all around from racing, but otherwise perfect condition. The stem has a negative rise of -30 degrees so it looks very steep down. It is a matte black with gray decals, and a beige ROCKSHOX fork. Almost all components are SRAM branded, with a SRAM XX1 groupset. No front derraileur.

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?: 
Few hours,
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken from inside my garage which is behind my house. I walked out to go to work in the morning, found the garage door opened and my bike gone. The bike itself was not locked but it was inside of the locked garage. No idea how they were able to get in and take it.

Cannondale R500

Location

VFC Engineering
1759 W. Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
65801921180
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition thief left front tire behind black handlebar tap 1993 bike so gears are on stem clipless pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 min
Incident Description: 
Thief took bike, left front tire. U-Lock was around front tire and frame.

Public V3 Standard

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

Location

My Apartment
524 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition - only 2 years old and well taken care of. White finish with red, green and blue detailing on fender. Red bell. Red break cables. Cork grips.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
I rode my bike home at 4pm from work. I locked it outside of my apartment. I went outside at 9:30pm to move it inside for the night, and it was gone.

Schwinn Traveler

Location

Melrose Apartments
451 W Melrose St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
27-inch frame
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike, but in excellent condition. New tires, brake pads, and handlebar wraps.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
I had just returned from a late-night run to the convenience store. My hands were full and I set the bike against the wall to carry in some things first. There are two doors to get into my apartment building, one external, one in a courtyard. I don't remember clearly which door I set it next to, but when I came back for it, it was gone, lock and all. This is a very tall bike, it is unlikely most people could ride it away. It would have to be walked, or put in the back of a vehicle.

Jamis Aurora

Location

1340 n Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Road bike......no chain guard or mud gaurds. Black Electrical tape on handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen between 4 and 5.30 outside 1340 n milwaukee, Chicago

Specialized Crosstrail 2013

Location

Home
2455 N Janssen Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606054952H
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new, less than 300 miles.

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?: 
Several Days
Incident Description: 
When I left for work I noticed my bike was missing out of my garage. The garage door was closed when I came in so my only assumption is someone found out how to open my garage door. I thought I heard a

Galaxie Fixed Gear Bike: 54cm White-Metallic Blue (700N-WTMBL)

Location

2324 W. Medill Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White with Metallic Blue wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty 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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Garage was forcefully entered ... bike was unsecured in the locked garage.

Cannondale Road Bike

Location

2218 W. Cullerton St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black with Yellow Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. Has yellow brake lines and yellow seat. Right handle bar wrap is torn. Gatorskin tires. Has Working Bikes sticker.

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?: 
It lived there
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our garage and stole my bike :(

Framed single speed

Location

Home
3723 W EASTWOOD AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Black and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Yellow deep v tires.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in my storage room, as it has been for the last year with multiple other bikes, all of which are unlocked and still there. I put it in there at 7pm on 8-5 and it was gone by 645am on 8-6.

2013 GT Karakoram 4.0

Location

PNC bank
301 W Adams St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
MG 11D E 8410
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red w/ white forks
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Planet Protege 9.0 bike computer wireless sender on left front fork.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 mins
Incident Description: 
Locked to the rack in front of the PNC bank at Adams and Franklin. went to the "Sky Deck" two bikes were stolen together while we were there

Schwinn breeze

Location

private detached garage
2207 W Walton st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
women's
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good. basket in front, flat storage plate on back. Splash guard for wheels

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike is always inside an enclosed garage (free standing) on a bike rack. When I took car out of garage for work at 5:30pm on Tuesday 8/5/14 the bike was still there. When I return home at 3am on Wednesday 8/6/14 the bike was gone. No other item missing from garage. Garage door was closed. However found that the door that exit to the yard was unlock. Gate to the yard has a lock but the fence is very low.

Giant Alight 2

Location

Formula Fitness Club Lincoln Park
939 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C44F3873
Size: 
20 inch frame
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike with removable rubber flashing lights in front and back. Kryptonite lock holder

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?: 
25 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went inside building at corner of Sheffield and North Avenue to use gym facilities, leaving it locked on corner 5 feet from lobby security staff. Returned to find bike and lock missing after 25 minutes. Security staff did not notice bike was stolen. Lots of pedestrians/shoppers on street. No one noticed/reported theft.