Recent Reports

Trek Earl

Location

Street Corner next to front of building of residential area
W Barry Ave & N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 177 P00 14F
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new (purchased originally 10/11/2011): - with a newly installed Shimano SS-MX30 freewheel; - a full black fender set (i.e. both wheels); - the chain-guard was removed (but not entirely, with a black metal base piece still attached to the bike); - a Bontrager Flare 1 backlight mount; - a EvoMini LS black plastic mount (with a black strap) - the bike was removed from a stop sign pole, including the EvoMini LS & the Kryptoflex 4' cable (assuming these have been cut off by now)

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen overnight. I biked to my girlfriend's house, arriving at 12:45am, (the night of February 18th/morning of February 19th 2013); locked my bike to the stop sign off the corner of W Barry & N Pine Grove Ave, where I have been parking it almost daily without any problems for over two months now. When I left the house to head to work at 8:10am, the stop sign was lying on the ground, with a foot-deep hole in the ground surrounding the pole's base - the bike, the U-Lock, and the Kryptoflex cable were all gone. I can only assume the stop sign pole was removed from the ground, allowing for the still-locked bike to be loaded into a vehicle and transported somewhere that the lock & cable could be cut off slowly.

SE Lager

Location

Northcenter/Ravenswood
4247 N Damen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. The Wheels are RED. The Seat is Red/Black Checkered pattern. The Headset is RED. The cage on one of the pedals is tied down by NEON GREEN zip ties.

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?: 
2 Months
Incident Description: 
Somebody in my building left the back door unlocked. There was a sign on door at the bottom of the stairs that said, "PLEASE KEEP DOOR LOCKED AT ALL TIMES". When I noticed my bike was gone, the sign was also ripped off the door.

Nishiki Colorado

Location

Lukes Italian Beef
209 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unavailable but will update when located
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black/white suspention forks, white cranks, blue rims&barend
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition, anodized blue bar-ends, blue rims, white front suspension and white cranks, rear cargo rack and bicycle chain to secure seat. water bottle holder

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?: 
Daily during work 9-5
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while i was working. Right in front of Luke's Beef on Jackson downtown Chicago. Other bikes have been stolen from that location as well I learned, even from Luke's employees. Just bought the bike and dialed it in in January. Just lost my Job last summer as Peregrine went chapter 7, so any help locating it would really be appreciated!

Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Plus 29er

Location

home
2416 N. Harding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, February 11, 2013 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WL7499934
Size: 
16"
Color: 
olive green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mainly in stock condition with the following additions and subtractions, aluminum Easton monkey bar, RaceFace Evolve stem, Schwalbe Big Apple tires, PinHead skewers and no front disc break nor front brake lever.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hrs

Clockwork Road

Location

Halsted Orange Line
2520 South Archer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Rose (metalic pink/purple)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, only a few months old. Metallic pink/purple with rear fender.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken between 4:15 and 11 pm from Hasted Orange Line station on Archer.

Specialized Dolci

Location

1600 Museum Park
1629 S. Prairie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602007703F
Size: 
54
Color: 
white and berry
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition. had a rack over the back tire, a back pouch, and a removable flashlight on the front

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
a few months
Incident Description: 
The bike is in my condo building garage near my car and attached to a wall mounted bike rack. The entire rack was removed (requiring tools of some type.) I noticed it missing when I returned from work Tuesday evening, but it could have been gone for 24 - 36 hours by then. Security at my building was unaware of anything occuring in the locked, secure entry garage. I do not know if the thief is therefore from within the building or somehow entered the garage from outside. (won't upload)

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Private House
2257 N. Magnolia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, February 11, 2013 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608170279G
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White (and black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new (purchased on 6/3/2012). It has a rear fender, kick stand, and upgraded saddle.

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 was parked in our garage unsecured for less than 1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from private garage. Electronic door was found open.

Giant Cypress

Location

Sidewalk in front of Union Station
222 S Riverside
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, February 11, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C42D6075
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Navy blue/siler/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very new and mint condition. Water bottle holder and clear LED flasher on front and red LED flasher on rear.

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?: 
12pm-5pm. Bike stolen somewhere in this range
Incident Description: 
Just moved to new office location at 222 S.Riverside right by union station. Parked bike at bike rack on South side of Adams in front of sidewalk. Have been parking it for just a week when it was stolen.

White Mercier bike - female/unisex

Location

1525 W 17th
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
around 49 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame, bright red handlebars (taped).

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?: 
One week, but I saw it every day. It was stolen one morning when I was at work.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the gate outside my building when I left for work in the morning. When I returned, it was gone, along with my happiness. I have no idea how this happened - my guess is that the lock was not completely locked and was just frozen, so when the snow melted, it popped open. But I have no idea.

Specialized Langster

Location

Burnham Plaza Mart
828 S. Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Dirty from winter weather. Frame is covered in stickers. Short handlebars with a slight rise. Selle Italia seat. Pedals have extensions to lengthen cages on the ends.

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?: 
4 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was set out front for a few mins. When I came back out it was gone. Didn't see anyone making off with it. Saw a police officer and flagged him down.

Batavus Old Dutch with Step Through Frame

Location

Condo complex
3225 W fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition. It had a wheel powered headlight and taillight. it had a gray bike rack on the back. There was some tape on the headlight.

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?: 
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?: 
for a month or so.
Incident Description: 
I checked the storage room in my building this morning at 7 am and the bike was missing. The last time i used it was in early december. It was in a locked bike closet on the 4th floor of my building at 3225 w fullerton. Locked only to itself with a newer u-lock w/flat key.

Scott Sub 10, 2009

Location

707 Reside
W Sheridan at N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, February 1, 2013 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GM684523
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Clean. Few scratches on body. attaches disk brakes(both front and rear), White body frame with black Fork, stem, headset, and handle bar, attaches white water bottle holder, emergency bike pump(small), black fender, and topeak aero wedge pack behind the seat,

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked into a bike storage room in my apartment which need a key and a fob to access. The storage room was located in the garage which is supposed to only open to residents who has the same fob to the bike storage room. According to the security video and the apartment management, the bike thief broke into the residential area by holding the door to the garage which was about to close after a couple of residents entered. The bike storage room was duck taped so that he can steal several bikes. My bike was one of them. All stolen bikes were locked by cables which the thief were able to cut.

Jamis Sputnik

Location

Harrington college of design
200 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 28, 2013 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U11U05123
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Orange Inferno
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in excellent condition. A daily rider but was always stored indoors after used for commute. Only 2 years old and has power grips toe straps.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6hrs
Incident Description: 
I normally lock up my bike outside of school without any problems. It is an especially a high traffic area. I actually had not been riding for about a week b/c of cold weather but it was such an unusually warm january day, so i decided to ride. My bike was there from 12pm to about 7pm because I saw it when I left school for a snack across the street and it was still there. so the bike was stolen between 7pm and 9:30pm when I came out of school to find the bike missing without the lock.

1999 Diamondback Sorento

Location

Apartment 2
623 W Buckingham Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue and black. Some red.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Some rusting on the handlebars. Front handlebars were lose. Had extensions on the handlebars that went up in a 'U' shape. Big mountain tires. It looked similar to this picture, but not exactly.

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?: 
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 Days
Incident Description: 
I went out back and noticed it was missing. I don't know what might have happened to it.

Mercier Kilo TT

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

Location

Garage off alley
~1831 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Tangerine
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tangerine frame, black fizik saddle, gold chain, black and gold crank bros candy pedals (not pictured), bullhorn handlebars.

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?: 
Whenever I'm not riding it.
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my garage sometime during the week of January 28, 2013. Discovered stolen Feb 2nd. Garage is shared with a neighbor who has left the door open a couple times in the past month.

KHS Urban Uno

Location

Blue Line, Western Stop, O'Hare Branch
1900 N Western Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
U90400136
Size: 
XXL - 60CM
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Black fenders, tan seat and handlebar tape.

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?: 
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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked under the SW stairs of the Western Blue Line stop to the orange Wicker Park/Bucktown Chamber of Commerce bike rack. I parked it there at 8am on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and when I got off the train today at 5:00pm it was gone. The lock was also missing. Bike has black fenders, front and rear light mounting brackets, small black bell, and a GoPro Hero Camera handlebar mount. I purchased the bike less than a month ago. This is the second robbery that has occurred to me at this location in the last month. Just before Christmas, my B-17 Brooks saddle was stolen off of another bike I ride. I filed the report with the CTA because there is a camera across the street from the bike rack.

Scott Speedster "Contessa" 2011

Location

UIC - CUPPA Hall
412 S. Peoria St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 28, 2013 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48
Color: 
Silver / Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen with removable fender (could still be there). Missing bar ends. Bike has a bit of a scratch on top tube, and slight scratch on stock seat. Bike is covered in stickers: Blue I <3 Bikes Sticker on downtube, Green Circle Active Trans sticker on seat post, "Defend Public Media" on Seat Tube, and "My Child is an honors student at Cathy Santonies High School" on the top tube. Also, due to stolen wheel fiasco earlier in the year, the wheel set are from an old Allez and even though the gearing is for an 11-28 cassette, i was riding on a 9-speed. This, and age, had worn the chain a little bit. Photo has stock wheels etc, and it was way more beat up.

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?: 
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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked front wheel and frame to bike rack within sight of UIC-Halsted CTA station and outside CUPPA Hall @ Peoria street around 5:15 PM CST. Bike had completely vanished when I walked out to unlock it at 7 PM. Other bikes definitely still around, but no sign of my lock being cut or anything. If anyone even sees the frame, I'd really want it back.

'68 Chicago made Schwinn Single Speed Road Bike

Location

house
Ridgeway Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 25, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KC43100
Size: 
52-54 cm
Color: 
Copper-tone, Bronze
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few knicks in the paint, but in good condition. Fork has been replaced with a silver fork. There is a white chain on it.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was in a hurry so i put my bike on the porch and ran in to grab something a let my dog out, was inside for about one minute and when i walked back outside it had been stolen.

2007 Lemond Reno

Location

Halsted St and Chicago Ave
934 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 25, 2013 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Glossy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange Handlebar Griptape, Lime Green Pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
9 hours

Kilo XI Stripper RAW Mercier DT

Location

2600 block of Altgeld
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 25, 2013 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
47"
Color: 
Dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nitto promenade bars, black Brooks saddle, silver toe clips w/ black straps.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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: 
On the night of January 24, I left my bike locked to itself (newer u-lock w/flat key) in my apartment building lobby, located at the intersection of Rockwell and Altgeld. Bikes are commonly left locked in this area of the lobby. I left this morning at 8:15am, and the bicycle was still there. Sometime between then and 4pm, the bike was stolen out of the building.