Recent Reports

trek 7200 women's hybrid

Location

Union Station
w. jackson between Wacker and Canal
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
crate type basket on back with 6" light.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
my bike, along with my husband's bike, was stolen from the bike rack at Union Station.

Standish Journey 10

Location

Burlington Bar
3425 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium men's frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver frame, black bar tape, new wheels, originally had gears but converted to single speed. Still has two different sized sprockets on the front gear and metal loops on the frame where the cables used to go. Has different colored and sized brake levers. I have never heard of Standish or seen another Standish bike out there, so it should be pretty unique.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
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?: 
About 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike on a metal grate that closes the front of a store right next to the Burlington bar on Fullerton at around 11pm to watch a show. When I came back around 1:30, bike, lock, and cable were all missing. I didn't check to see if the grate was cut (as the metal was pretty flimsy), but it's probable that the cable was cut and everything was taken.

Jamis Coda Comp Bike Seat and Specialized Bike Seat from Jamis Coda Elite (Parts Theft)

Location

Clybourn Metra Station bike racks on Ashland Ave.
2001 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2014 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17" and 21"
Color: 
Silver Mist Bike and Black Coal Bike. Black Seats.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The Jamis Coda Comp Bike Seat is the original one that came with the bike is described as a "Selle San Marco Elba" saddle. The other bike, the Jamis Coda Elite, had a saddle we purchased - the Specialized Riva Road Saddle size 155mm.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
We had two bikes locked up (frame and wheels locked with two U locks and a cable) to the bike racks on Ashland Avenue at the Clybourn Metra station. We left at around 6:45pm and returned at around 11:45pm and both bike seats were stolen. The bike seats were not locked (they were not quick release, either). A light was also stolen.

Jamis Coda Sport

Location

2815 W. Jarvis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U84V51092
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Red/white ("Rust/Bone"--manufacturer)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition--some scratches. Installed front and rear fenders, adjustable stem, water bottle cage, and ergo handlebar grips.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Thief entered into garage door that may have been left unlocked.

Canondale XR800

Location

3088 N. Elbridge
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange 56CM Kinesis alu fork chrome rear wheel - Mavic Ksyrium (darkk gray rim) front wheel - Mavic classics (light gray rim) Paul brakes - black dura ace 9sp brake/shift levers FSA silver (gossamer?) crank ultegra rear & front derraileurs white bar tape ultegra spd-sl pedals well worn white selle italia flite gel flow sadde (with blue tint from wet jeans black stem (maybe salsa moto ace) bars Deda 42CM

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: 
garage door possibly reopened from closed and bike was missing when door was closed

Specialized Sirrus

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

Location

Apartment Storage Area
North Ave. & Hudson Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Electric Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New (1 year old)

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 weeks
Incident Description: 
Unknown exact incident date. Last time seen 4 weeks ago in locked basement storage area. Bike was U-locked to a chain fence inside storage area. Bike, lock and helmet are all gone. This area is well protected to intruders so it could be someone who lives in the building and has access to the storage area. Bike was reported on 8/11/14 to be at Ciclo Urbano in Humboldt Park to be repaired.

Specialized Dolce#C2

Location

4734 N Marine Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606004284H
Size: 
Frame size 51
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new rear wheel, front wheel aircap has top broken off,front and rear lights, left handlebar scraped up from an accident, 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I live in a house with a personal garage that I share with two roommates. I had not been in or used the garage since the Thursday before. I can only guess, since nothing else was stolen, that one of my roommates went into the garage, left it open, came back inside, then back out again to leave giving someone walking by/ staking out my place time to walk in and grab it. We never leave the garage open without being in or close by so there could have only been a very small window for this to happen.This took place at Clarendon and Lakeside, one block south of Lawrence.

Men's Trek

Location

Garage of Home Residence
1846 N. California Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Rides on 26" Continental Town & Country Tires
Color: 
Maroon/Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was in good condition. There was a black rack attached the the back of the bike. It rides on 26" Continental Town & Country tires (both about 2-3 months old). There is also an attachment for a hand-held bike pump attached to the frame in the same place as the water bottle attachment (note pump attachment is broken). It has Cougar brand brake pads on the back tire. The bike was stolen with my kryptonite lock attached around the handlebar frame. There are also light reflectors on both wheels that change colors when turned on. The front light attachment was broken so the light is held on with duct tape. There was a sticker on the frame by the water bottle holder for a cycle shop.

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 taken between 7PM 8/10/14 & 7AM 8/11/14
Incident Description: 
Live in condo with communal garage for three units. I left the bike in front of my car. One of the other tennants left the garage door up when they came home. I went to ride my bike this morning (8/11/14) and it was stolen.

Jamis Coda Sport 2012

Location

Near Holstein Park
Bell
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Jamis Coda Sport. 2 years old, in very good condition. Stock plastic pedals replaced with metal ones.

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
We went out of town the morning of Friday 8/8/14. We returned the afternoon of Sunday 8/11. Within a couple hours of returned I noticed that our two bikes in the garage were missing. They were in the garage that was still shut when we pulled up. The garage itself is rarely opened and hadn't been for weeks. We had not ridden the bikes this year due to other circumstances. I am 100% certain the garage was not left open when we left. The only thing missing are the two bikes. I believe this popular youtube video showing how to break into a garage in 6 seconds is how they were stolen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDw8DOblGB8

Pacific Mountain Bike

Location

CVS/Pharmacy
6510 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Replaced back wheel, different handle gear shifts, and a small gold pin at the tip of rear brake wire.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 Hours
Incident Description: 
I was in my store working my

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

2130 W McLean #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17" bike. 26" wheels
Color: 
light blue/robin egg blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek, 7.2 FX WSD. Light blue frame. Water bottle holder on frame. Shimano gears. Has a label from Village Cycle on the main frame. Has piece of a wired speedometer (wires attached to handle bar, small black sensor on front wheel spokes, speedometer mount on handle bars). Has a bell on the right handle bar. Front brakes were detached from its mount.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack outside an open business, Yolk, off Grand ave and nearby apartment buildings. When I returned to the bike rack 4 hours since locking the bike, it was gone.

Bianchi Road Bike

Location

Lincoln ave and California ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Black frame with red lettering, seat and handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike but in good working 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight, maybe 5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from in front of a residence at the intersection of california and lincoln.

Fuji Altamira

Location

Home
5340 N Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00785749956169
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black aero bars

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: 
Bike was taken from my garage

Trek 7.1

Location

Residence
1710 w diversey parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU237C7360H
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, great condition. U lock kryptonite lock on side

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?: 
22 hours

? (Frankenbike)

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

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

Cannondale SR400 1988-89

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Bike was unlocked but in a closed garage and hung on a bike hanger. Noticed it gone early this morning when taking out trash.

Valor Custom Single Speed Dark Grey

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 min

Fuji SL1 Pro

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Placed behind locked gate at 9 PM. Was missing by 10 AM.
Incident Description: 
Bike placed at bottom of driveway storage area stairwell behind a locked gate, around 9 PM. Was missing by 10 AM saturday morning. Bike is not usually stored here. Gate lock was not broken, but it would be possible to jump into storage area and pass a bike up a flight of stairs to get out.

Trek fx 7.2

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days or less
Incident Description: 
I left my bike for a couple of weeks on the bike rack in the courtyard of my apartment building (public alley accessible), sometime during that period it was taken.

Giant

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

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

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The teal 20" frame Giant bike was locked onto a short fence in front of 1124 W. Pratt Blvd. It had a 4-number combination lock locking the bike frame and front tire to the fence. When it was stolen, both the bike and the lock were taken.