Recent Reports

Kona paddywagon

Location

South loop
1600 S Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Green with yellow bar wrap
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed speed blue-green bike with yellow bar wrap,

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?: 
Years
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging from a bike rack in an enclosed garage; garage door must have opened to allow someone in.

GIANT blue-grey mountain bike, older early 2000s but in good condition

Location

Logan Square Apt
2449 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult (fits 5'3" woman)
Color: 
Light blue-grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, seat is a little worn

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My gray-blue GIANT bike was leaned up against my fence on my patio since the basement is under construction this morning (where I normally store it), and my bike was stolen but my helmet was not stolen.

Marin Nicasio

Location

Moreno's Liquors
3724 West 26th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2020 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
031828395
Size: 
54
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly well taken care of. Has fenders on front and back wheels and a origin 8 rack on front

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
The theif took a pair of bolt cutters and removed the lock and rode off with it

Biria fixed gear

Location

Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 3, 2020 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K130700641
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green grip handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
30 min
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my yard

Men's Nishiki

Location

Robert's Pizza
465 N McClurg ct
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray with yellow writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Missing front tire, no kick stand, white scuff mark near handlebars, a year old

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack and was there for 24hrs. The bike was only locked by the tire and not the frame, so the frame was removed from the front tire. Leaving the front tire and lock at the rack.

Cafe

Location

Garage
1139 N. Mozart St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2020 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tires were flat, but like new condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
All the time
Incident Description: 
Was having yard work and roof patching-crew of 4-6 men. They must have gotten in the garage in between chipping/disposal

Nishiki

Location

3326 W Cortland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2020 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women's Adult
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches and chips, no modifications.

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?: 
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?: 
one week

Trek Madone 5.5

Location

Wicker Park
N cleaver st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60
Color: 
Black and red (carbon fiber)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches and chips. Red handlebar wraps and red seat. Areodynamic style wheel spokes. It also has fixed gear style pedals with large Velcro straps. The pedal straps have a large wing logo design that is white in color

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential 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?: 
The bike was next to my car on N cleaver st right in front of the Pulaski Park public swimming pool in the wicker park neighborhood
Incident Description: 
On Friday night August 14th my trek madone 5.5 carbon fiber bike was stolen from my van. It's black with red handlebars and a red seat (seat has been changed since the photo was taken). I was parked right in front of the Pulaski Park pool in wickerpark area. Please contact me if you see my bike anywhere in the city or if you happen a cross a listing trying to sell it.

All City Thunderdome

Location

Home
1437 n Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2020 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46 cm
Color: 
Crome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 46cm all city thunder some. Chrome with a black all city sticker and bright blue handle bars. It has a donut on the bolt between the handle bars. It has two matte black posts for the rear tire. The tires are black on black and are racing tires.

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?: 
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: 
They must have jumped the fence and not only stole my bike but my roommates as well

RECOVERED: 2012 Trek Madone 3.5

Location

Leland ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2020 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black, red, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano PD EH500 Road Touring Pedals Two red water bottle holders Trip 4w computer is missing from mount.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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: 
**Bike was reported as recovered on 10/5/2020.** Was locked in basement of multifamily condo building to steel pole. Taken along with several other bikes.

Fuji Touring

Location

3438 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2020 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is brand new, with neon green pedals and a phone holder on the handle bars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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: 
Bike was taken from my back porch located on the alley. It appears that they ripped the deck pole off that the bike was chained too.

7.0 Trek FX Stagger

Location

5920 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU287C5323H
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Nickel (like a dull gold)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In mostly good shape, some scratches on the side of the frame from sliding across the ground in an accident. And the little plastic nub on the end of the right handlebar fell out. But otherwise, good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I don’t know exactly what time the theft happened. My building’s garage doesn’t have good places to lock up your bike, but it’s an enclosed area usually only accessible by residents, so people leave bikes unlocked there all the time. I checked on it after a couple days to make sure it was still there, and it wasn’t. No idea who took it or how they got in.

SE Racing x DC PK Ripper Fixie

Location

866 North Sacramento Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2020 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raw silver frame. Raiser bars. Blue Deep V wheels (front wheel has Pabts Blue Ribbon Decals). Red chain ring. Blue pedals with hold fast straps. PK Ripper on frame. Red grips with white stars. Blue brake cable. Little PBR can hanging from the brake cable.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into late July/early August and bike was pulled from it. Jimmied the back door. Took only the bike and nothing else.

Cervelo S2 2011

Location

Garage
Brummel
Skokie , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 15, 2020 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
B0S1B18230163 (4iii power crank)
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
whitw and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White and Red 2011 Cervelo S2 frame with red and black hello kitty decals, 105 groupset, 4iii power meter, red camo bar tape, Reynolds Attack wheels, black frame rub inside drive side brake bridge. Stolen from a locked garage on the North Side on 8/15/20.

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from a locked garage between 2 and 8 a.m., handprints left on garage door, targeted theft, nothing else was stolen.

Trek Chelsea City Bike

Location

On Wabansia side, across street from Small Cheval, outside side entrance to Corepower Yoga
1704 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU052CS0209L
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Indy Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scuffs on the frame but otherwise, in great condition. Original tires + handlebars + seat. Brown leather seat and handlebar grips. Black rear rack and black fenders on both tires. Small led light attached to back rack. Gold bell on the front handlebar.

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?: 
1.5 hr
Incident Description: 
Parked bike alongside several other bikes on Wabansia, on a bike rack, next to a Divvy station and behind some cars. Ate lunch outside across the street (Small Cheval). Went back and bike gone — Small Cheval was able to locate exact time and video through their surveillance video. At approximately 3:24 pm, a man approaches the bike. You can see him bend over by the lock for a couple of minutes. He stands up and walks down the block, out of the frame, while on his cell phone. Returns to the bike 1-2 min later, grabs it and rides off going East on Wabansia, under the L and through Park No. 529. When I returned to the bike rack, a different, pretty beat up bike was sitting next to where mine would have been, with no lock.

RECOVERED Schwinn Men's frame

Location

Home
Removed by admin post recovery
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray glitter body with rainbow glitter fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rainbow glitter fork, glittered body, rear black rack, silver water bottle cage, vintage gold and black bell, black stem, upside-down left (front) brake lever

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open and bike was stolen from inside a residential garage RECOVERY DESCRIPTION: CSBR received an email on August 17th: My bike and my roommate's were stolen from a garage that was accidentally left open. I posted my bike on CSBR immediately and within less than 24 hours, my bike was recovered and returned to me. My neighbor was out for a walk when he spotted three bikes stashed in bushes about half a mile away. He grabbed the bikes and stored them while he worked on finding their owners. A friend of his suggested he check CSBR and sure enough, he found my post and emailed/called me! So happy to have my wheels back. Thanks again!!

Surly Flat Bar Crosscheck

Location

My home
605 N Armour Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M16050146
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great condition with black fenders, a black bell on the right handlebar, and a yellow U-lock. The wheels have been changed since the photo, they are Continental rims but I can't remember further details about them. It's a teal grey bike with 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?: 
Was not locked in garage, door was left open
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage which was accidentally left open and stolen with two other bikes.

2021 Trek Domane SL5 60cm lithium orange and grey

Location

Bronzeville
431 E OAKWOOD BLVD
CHICAGO , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu043qu0009r
Size: 
60
Color: 
Lithium orange and grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, wahoo bolt cycle computer specialized power saddle, speed play pedals all brand new

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I can home and noticed my house was burglarized and my bike was missing

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Logan Square
1946 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, ~34” frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Star handlebars bars, brown Velo seat with slight tear, black wire basket on back rack, gator skin tires. The owner is only 5’0” so the frame is small/medium size.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night, 16 hours
Incident Description: 
I came out to my enclosed back porch of my apartment this morning to leave for work and found the cable that was wrapped around my bike and my roommate’s bike cut. Only my bike was stolen my roommate’s bike was still there.

All-City Space Horse (RECOVERED)

Location

2736 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M18040729
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a brown women’s Brooks B17 saddle, a rear rack, and red & maroon water bottle cages. It had a back fender but no front fender when it was stolen.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the enclosed back porch area of my apartment, not visible from the outside. I think one of my neighbors left our back door unlocked and someone entered and stole my bike. This occurred sometime between 2pm and 10:30pm. RECOVERED: I had been checking several online marketplaces weekly-ish since it was stolen last August. It showed up on OfferUp this week looking exactly the same as when it was stolen. Set up a meeting with seller and was able to convince both the guy selling the bike (who wasn't the thief) and the cops that it was mine because of all the things I'd added and that it even still had the sticker from my shop on it.