Recent Reports

Fuji Crosstown

Location

My home - locked to back porch
3046 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had a pink bottle cage attached to the bottom tube, New Belgium bike bell on right handle bar, silver pannier rack

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to my back porch at 5:30 pm. When I left my apartment at 7:30pm, the railing of the porch that it was locked to had been kicked off and my bike was taken.

Batavus Black Dutch Bike

Location

Ukranian Village
2026 West Thomas
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 4:37pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
standadd size for 6 ft man
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch style bike made by Batavus; All black with Brooks leather seat. 3 yrs old in very good shape. German made steel bike lock of linked steel bars may be through frame.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days; in a closed shed under my back porch
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a metal table in a closed shed under our back porch. The lock may still be attached. They removed the leg of the table to get the bike off. I had not set the rear wheel lock. It is missing one pedal reflector but is otherwise in very good shape.

K2 Echo

Location

Locked basement of apartment building
1239 W. North Shore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GI20410714
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Silver and Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike. Purchased June 2012. Silver body with pink decals. Male body with female paint job.

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
Five days
Incident Description: 
I was on vacation for five days. I returned on August 23 to find that my bike had been taken from the locked basement of my apartment building.

Specialized Allez

Location

3433 Elaine Pl.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
About 54.8?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition (only minor scratches, very little rust), has a small (grey?) saddle bag, pedals have toe cages.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen sometime between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM on August 26th. It was U-locked to a street sign.

LeMond Women's Road Bike

Location

Music Box Theater bike stall
3733 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small Women's
Color: 
Silver/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought this womens' LeMond road bike in 2006. It is mostly silver with the LeMond logo in a wintery blue color. It has Bontrager wheels and a small pack under the seat. I am 5'1" and so it is as petite a model (though I can't remember exact dimensions) as you can find. Excellent condition. (Image is one I found on-line...not exact bike but very similar in model/color.)

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?: 
3 Hours
Incident Description: 
I had gone to see a movie at Music Box Theater at 7:30 p.m. When I came out at 9ish, the bike was still there. We decided to get a drink across the street. Though it was night, it was Saturday and people were walking around and businesses open. When we came back at 10:20, the bike was gone without a trace. It must've been someone who was quick and discreet to get through my cable lock. Very sad not to have my LeMond!

Giant Roam XL

Location

810 W Sheridan Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 2:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand NEW

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?: 
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 Hr.
Incident Description: 
Just locked it up while I was packing groceries up to apartment and came back to nothing. :(

2009 Trek 7000

Location

Western Brown Line
4648 North Western Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 6:55pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Set for 5'9" rider
Color: 
Silver/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Decal from "Sunflower Outdoor & Bike" on frame. (WILL be unique here.) Silver water bottle rack (no bottle), black/red kickstand from Wal-Mart attached. Also a Bell trunk/pouch behind seat.

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 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?: 
Probably a few hours. Left at 9pm, came back at 1:30am and it was gone.
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured with Kryptonite cable lock through bike frame and front tire to rack on north side of Western brown line stop at 9pm, and both bike and lock were missing when I returned at 1:30am.

Raleigh

Location

2630 W Evergreen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0146557
Size: 
23+"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought refurbished from Working Bikes. Red frame, with red and black tires. Road bike with black handlebar tape. Back tire brakes squeaked. Had Kryptonite U-Lock on back when stolen.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike underneath the back yard porch at 2630 W Evergreen at about 10:30 pm, locked only to itself with a Kryptonite U-Lock attached to its frame and back tire. I left the residence at 1:30 am with the wooden door to the back parking lot wide open and my bike missing. No suspicious characters, next door neighbor said something inaudible as I was walking in the property with my bike.

Celeste Schwinn Traveler

Location

behind my apartment building, Rogers Park
1436 W Jonquil Ter #2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K608562
Color: 
seafoam green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
lights front and back; black milk crate attached on silver metal rack on back; black scratching and chipped off paint on diagonal frame bar where from the u-lock rubbing; back tire is almost bald; handle bar tape is the same seafoam green color of frame

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 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike within a locked gate behind the apartment building. I usually lock it to the fence but was planning on leaving again soon. I was inside my apartment for 2 hours and when I returned the bike was gone with my helmet and u-lock which had been in the back crate lying on the ground outside the gate. Courteous thieves!

Raleigh detour 4.5

Location

Kindred North Hospital
4400 N Rockwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 1:55am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U06k14188
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition, I purchased it August 2011. Chain might be a tad rusty, but there are no remarkable "scars." I had a rear bike rack mounted with a black collapsable wire basket off the right rear tire with two pieces of rough twine tied to the basket [for tying stuff down, each piece is a couple of feet long]. On the left side of the handlebars is the base for a clip light. Grips are the nicer ones with flat rests for the heel of the hands.

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 street sign.

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?: 
I locked the bike up at roughly 6:55am, when I returned at 4:30pm, it was gone.
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on the west side of Kindred North Hospital to the "no parking" sign closest to Montrose Ave [bike was on Rockwell Ave] at 6:55am and went inside to work. When I came out of the building at 4:30pm, the bike was missing and half of the wire lock was left on the ground. Bike is in excellent condition, has a rear bike rack with a collapsable black basket on the right side of the rack. There are pieces of twine attached to the basket. I had not made any other significant alterations. The bike has not been in any accidents, and aside from some light scratching on the lower edge of the frame from my u-lock, there are no other scratches or dents. [was not aware a bike rack os located on east side of building in parking lot, and u-lock key was with other half downtown.... sadness]

4900 Trek Moutain Bike

Location

Alley
Superior and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 8:04am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Women'es specific
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek 4900 red and silver. Black Shimano PD-A530 SPD Pedals. There are 2 Grateful Dead stickers. One just a bear and the other the skull. Fairly new bontrager grips with white on them. Two different tires. The one in front is wider and older (replaced when my tire that was stolen). Water bottle cage.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The thief came up my stairs in the middle of the night and stole the bike from the balcony. Broke the fence to get it with the lock (newer u-lock w/flat key).

Surly Cross Check

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

Location

In a locked private garage.
Belmont and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition grey cyclocross bike with white Surly decals. Black fenders.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was in a locked private garage. I think that the garage door kicked back open after a car left and someone walked in and took it.

Bianchi Fremont 09

Location

Lincoln Park
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 10:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54/56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was painted all black. No original stickers. Just custom made white BIANCHI stickers. Orange OURY handle bars. Orange pedals. Orange break lines. Sram hollow crank shaft. Sram flat bar break handle. Rear brake only. Sram rival. TWO AEROSPOKE wheels. painted black. no stickers on wheels. bmx chain. it was a freewheel bike with single speed.

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 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?: 
20min
Incident Description: 
Left the bike locked to the bike rack. It was on a super busy street in front of the lincoln park bourdwalk cafe. went to get lunch. was gone for 30 min.

2012 Torker U-District

Location

Jason's Deli
1258 South Canal Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 10:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS12B03018
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Slate/Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in excellent condition. Has Origin8 bullhorn handlebars, red Sram bar plugs, Bontrager fender.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up to a metal railing/fence on the side of the Jason's Deli building (there wasn't a place to lock it up in front). I placed a to-go order and was gone for, at most, 15 minutes. When I came out, I saw that my bike was no longer on the railing/fence.

Haro v1

Location

Outside of the Walgreens and Noodles near Clark and Diversey
2801 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
k5kp000010
Size: 
22" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 Minutes or so
Incident Description: 
I was eating at noodles and company on Broadway (near Diversey and Clark) when I saw a cut my cable lock and take off with my bike. I chased after him briefly but he continued to head east down Diversey. The theft was male, African American, tall, wearing a tattered gray sweatshirt and pants. In between 30 or 40 years of age. I could see that he had short cornrows.

Tourmalet T womens Lemond

Location

Outside of Old Town Village Cyclery
1337 N Wells St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
209SA0249C
Size: 
womens 49
Color: 
pearl/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased in 2008, the Lemond Tourmalet bike was in good condition with newly purchased tires and with pedometer and spare tire.

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?: 
45
Incident Description: 
Lcoked bike up outside of Village Cycle entered store and returned 45 minutes later to bike missing. :(

Men's ezip

Location

Stolen from Garage in Broad Day light
70th and Constance
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition - Motor: 450W DC Brushed Earth Magnet rear-rack mounted, 24V rechargeable battery Derailleur: Shimano rear, Shimano 7-speed freewheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Bike was stored in our garage
Incident Description: 
Thieves brazenly scaled 7' fence and stole two bikes in six minutes. Caught on tape and posted on youtube.com -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVBMpcjhrQ

Specialized Dolce

Location

700 block, West Melrose
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small, ladies
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White with red lettering. Water bottle holder and small under seat bag.

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?: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked garage. Side door to garage was kicked or bashed in, breaking door frame.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked garage. Side door to garage was kicked or bashed in, breaking door frame. Old mountain bike in very poor condition was left at the scene. Police officer's guess is that this was probably stolen, too.

Trek 1200

Location

Stolen from the upstairs bike racks at the Belmont BlueLine stop
3355 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear Tire is white on the sides and black down the center, The front tire is all black, and has a magnet on one of the spokes for a speed/distance tracker. the left side of the handlebars have some biking tape that is coming un-done whereas the right side of the handlebars are fine. There are also two slots for bottles on the inside of the frame (see picture provided).

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my Bicycle up at the upstairs Bike racks of the Belmont Blue Line Stop(around 9:00 am). I then went to work via the train. When I came back to the Bike racks after work (around 5:30 pm) the bicycle as well as the lock was missing.

iZip Women's Via Rapido

Location

Stolen from garage
70th and Constance
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame Exclusive Currie Aluminum Comfort Design, Lithium-ion, Rear Rack Mounted, 24V / 10Ah Pack, (7) 3.7V Rechargeable Cells, Weight 52 lbs, brand new condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in our garage. Thieves scaled a 7' fence and hoisted the bike over the fence.
Incident Description: 
Thieves scaled our 7' fence and stole two electric bikes on Saturday August 19. We have surveillance cameras and the whole incident is caught on tape. The tape is posted on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVBMpcjhrQ&feature=plcp