Recent Reports

Cannondale Quick

Location

Ogilvie Transportation Center
500 W Madison St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey with black lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
After-market brushed aluminum front fork. Road-rash damage to the seat and the handle bars. Front tire is much larger than rear 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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to the bike racks located on the south-east corner of the intersection of Madison St. and Clinton St. There were at least 6 bicycles locked to the racks Tuesday afternoon, and when I made it back to the bike Wednesday morning there were two bikes left attatched to the bike racks. Both bikes were secured with a very heavy duty U-style lock. I cannot speculate on how the bike was stolen other than someone cut the cable and made off with the bike.

Felt TK3

Location

Huron and Ashland
1600 W Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Moderate/light scratches. Yellow back wheel. Quick release front wheel.

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?: 
left unattended for 45 seconds. I know. my bad.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen in front of gas station at Huron and Ashland. surveillance video showed a young kid and a black hoodie. Along with my bike being stolen there was also an iPad Stolen out of a woman's car in the parking lot it just right before by the same person.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

Mews Of Oak Park
140 N. Euclid Ave.
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P0754526
Size: 
20.5" Frame, 26" Tires
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has recently been modified with a new Surly 1x1 front fork (no suspension.) Has aluminum gray metal bar ends, a water bottle cage, tire pump, and rear rack mounted on the bike. Fully tuned recently, and in good riding shape. Brand new seat, chain and brake pads. No recent photo available - stock photo from Bikepedia used.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
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?: 
16 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from a locked storage unit in my condo building's parking garage. It was not locked to anything inside the garage. Thieves gained access by breaking the lock that was on the storage unit door.

americano 1

Location

Columbia college
600 s. michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700c
Color: 
grey frame, blue rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New rims and rear tire. New blue rims. Blue tape on bars

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Another person's bike seat was stolen around the same time.

Brooks Saddle with Thompson Post (Parts Theft)

Location

600 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Brown leather, black post
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scuffs on the leather but pretty new. Tool bag with small combo lock hanging from the back. Gaffers tape wrapped around the seatpost.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up with U-lock outside of Columbia College Chicago. Bike was fine, but seat and seatpost (and attached tool bag) were stolen. No quick-release, but secured via a standard allen screw. Another student's bike was stolen at the same time, had only been locked up since 3:45pm, so about a two hour window. Combo for lock on toolbag is 0152.

Benotto

Location

Health spa
Racine and Grace
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small frame, good fit for 5'3" or shorter
Color: 
Red and White frame with white handle bar tape
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Bike has Gatorskin tires, less than a year old, white women's Deva seat with wear. Red straps on the toe clips and a black hitch for a trailer.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
less than 3 minutes
Incident Description: 
I walked inside to open the back gate at work to bring my bike in, didn't see anyone in the alley or street. When I came out the back to open the gate the bike was gone and my helmet was left on the ground.

GMC Denali 700c

Location

Residence
700 S Laflin Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19' Mens
Color: 
Black/Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost like new, two months old. Non-functional Neon orange tube glow light wrapped around the frame of the bike (The battery pack was previously damaged/torn off). Additional white silicone style light on the back of the bike below the seat that flashes red.

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?: 
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Landlord called in the report while the theft was taking place. The bike and the person were gone by the time the police arrived on the scene. An African American male with a dark hoodie and camouflage pants was seen using a torch to remove the lock. The lock was in great condition, it was a brand new u-lock with combination and was used to lock up both the front tire and the frame of the bike.

Schwinn 700 c

Location

Library of Health Sciences-Chicago
1750 W. Polk
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
551423452
Color: 
Powder Blue (Sky blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was a month old. Schwinn admiral bike with black seat and bell on left handle. Looks like a cruiser bike but is a hybrid of a cruise and mountain bike with gear changes on right handle bar. Rear carrier rack in the back of the bike.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike outside of UIC's Library of Health Sciences located at 1750 W. Polk, Chicago, IL 60612 from 8:00am-12:00PM to a bike rack after which I left class to realize my bike nor my lock was there.

Trek Navigator 3.0

Location

1039 N Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU025C0194B
Size: 
Frame size 16.5, wheel size 26"
Color: 
Sky blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Unique looking cruiser bike - looks a lot like a Divvy bike. Had a disk with Chainwheel Drive below the handle bars. Last had a water bottle holder, bell, and kick stand.

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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Stolen from an open garage when I went to drop off at school. Nothing else was stolen.

Raleigh

Location

1400 n maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58-59
Color: 
Black with White Accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old/ refurbished. old patch of grey paint under newer white paint on neck.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone (who could see my bike was only locked frame to wheel) climbed over the fence and carried it out of the back yard gate.

Raleigh Record

Location

California and Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Fits around 5'4-5'6
Color: 
Red with poorly taped blue handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The white chord containing the speed wire recently snapped. Crooked bottle holder still attached. Should have red lock stuck on it also.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
Walked outside to find pole void of my bike. No lock found either. Rechecked this morning,out of disbelief. Seems sign was lifted out and put back in place. At corner or California and Milwaukee.

Seven Cycles Axiom SL

Location

Skybridge Condos
737 W. Washington
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 15, 2014 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
451I08
Size: 
47.5 cm Seat Tube
Color: 
Unpainted Titanium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seven Axiom XL with red trim and red wheels. S&S couplers on tubes.

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?: 
In locked condo for weeks. Burglary.
Incident Description: 
Condo in hi-rise at Washington and Halsted burglarized while sleeping. Took bike and small electronics. Building security has footage. AA male in a black hoodie at 3:10 am. I was home and sleeping.

80s Miyata

Location

Spaulding/Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed, red chain. White tape on bullhorn handlebars. White origin-8 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
We accidentally left our garage door open, and the unlocked bike was taken. I keep my bike parked in the garage unlocked because the door is usually closed.

Republic Aristotle

Location

Seattle Sutton Building (formerly stanley flooring), southwest corner of Damen/Webster one storefront north of The Bristol Restaurant
2154 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59cm Large Frame
Color: 
Matte Black with tan seat, gold hubs & white rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Republic Aristotle Fixie. Matte black frame Big bright white rims Gold hubs silver bullhorn handle **We don't have a photo of the actual bike, but used the rendering from Republic's website. My bike is slightly different. the matte black + big white rims & tan seat are same as pic, but missing from the pic are the gold hubs & silver bullhorn handles. It's a sleek, modern bike that's easy to spot.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Our two bikes were locked to a street sign right in front of Seattle Suttons @ 2154 N. Damen, at the southwest side of Damen. Only one storefront north of The Bristol Restaurant, with a buzzing brunch crowd today. When we went left a friends, our lock was cut and the Republic bike was stolen, cut lock laying on the ground. My wifes curiser left untouched, and a little white BMX bike (with a red sticker on the frame) was left unlocked leaned against the Seattle Suttons brick wall in front of our bikes. It's pretty clear the thief rode this little BMX bike to steal. It was left there after and the BMX bike had clearly been spray painted white, as there were splatters of spray paint around the inner chain guard and stem which were black. We spoke to a witness named JP. JP was headed to his friends house and walked up on a suspicious looking middle aged guy leaning against the Seattle Sutton building sitting next to his tiny white BMX bike. As he passed the thief (we have a detailed description),the guy/bike is on his left and JP remembers seeing our bikes locked up to the pole to his immediate right. He knew something weird was going on bc the thiefs bike was so out of place, he was awkwardly loitering next to the other two bikes and had a big bag of fruit & other stuff in his hand friends house in front of where the bike was stolen and the theif was present. He said he saw a middle aged guy (we have a description) sitting on the BMX bike looking out at our bikes locked up and he had a bag of fruit in his hand and something else he didn't make out. If anyone has info, this has sentimental value as it was a wedding gift from my wife. Thanks

Women's vintage Raleigh mite bike.

Location

Private residence
3432 W. Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is all red (including brake cables and seat) , mixte, vintage Raliegh bike but has no branding. Great 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I biked home late from work and put by bike in my gated back yard and somebody yanked it by dawn.

TREK FX 7.1

Location

Walgreens Belmont ave
1001 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU331C7529H
Size: 
22.5 INCH FRAME 28' WHEELS
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically Brand New Trek FX 7.1 all black with white Trek letters. Has scratches on the top of the frame in betweeen the seat and the handles bars.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 5 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left outside Walgreens in front of Belmont Avenue very close to Belmont train station. I witnessed the guy take the bike. Probably late teens to mid twenties. He also had an all black Oakley back pack with a grey O on it. He drove down Racine avenue and I couldn't catch him. Please keep an eye out for this bike. All black trek with white letters.

Manhattan Green

Location

house- garage
3320 Chicago
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
D1300757
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 couple weeks
Incident Description: 
Somehow someone got in our garage and stole my bike.

All-City Nature Boy

Location

836 S. Loomis St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear wheel dropouts are shaped like a suspension bridge tower, All-City nameplate (shield shape), two "frog" type lights on the handlebar and seat stem

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen between 3:00am and 6:00am on Sunday September 14. Lock was a heavy duty steel cable, must have been cut and taken with the bike.

Trek FX 7.3

Location

Eric Sullivan
438 W Belden Ave , Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU343C1157D
Size: 
20 inch frame
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a sticker from Laughing Dog Bicycles (Amherst, MA bike shop where I bought it) affixed to the frame. Looks very well maintained aside from wear marks on the bar connecting the handlebars to the rest of the frame from where my U lock would hit when I rode it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Had left bike outside apartment for a few days locked to a short metal fence through the front wheel/frame. Hadn't consciously checked it in a couple days and then when I went to get it the morning of Sept. 13, 2014 I found only the lock still fastened to the fence but no other signs of the bike or broken objects.

KHS Flite One Hundred (Parts Theft: Front Wheel)

Location

Rustic House
1967 N Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U12L00280
Size: 
53'
Color: 
Silver rims (Q2AT30 Wheelset, Alloy, Doublewall).
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Kenda Kotender, 700x23c, 60 TPI folding tire. Q2AT30 Wheelset, Alloy, Doublewall rims.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
It was only the front wheel of my bike that was stolen; however, I believe reporting the act of any theft is imperative to Chicago's bike-friendly initiatives. My bike, which is only about 4 months old and in great condition, was locked up to a metal parking meter pole directly outside of Rustic House restaurant in Lincoln Park (at the corner of Halsted and Armitage Ave.) while having dinner at Taco Joint. It was rainy and cold