Recent Reports

2011 Trek Earl

Location

Township
2200 n. California Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU343P0009F
Size: 
54 in.
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a Rotofugi sticker on the frame down by the crank and a cartoon milk carton cow sticker up near the fork. There is a full rear fender on the back, black in color. The crank set is black and silver aluminum pedals. There is a black bell on the handle bars with a little skull sticker on it. On each wheel there is a small green LED light... On the crossbar a lime green bandana. On the seat tube there are two Village Cycle Center stickers and a large stock "Earl" sticker.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went inside for 45 minutes max. Bike was locked to closest (not wobbly, I checked) pole to the entrance of Township. Came out, bike and lock were totally gone. No sign of either in the surrounding area (pieces/parts on the ground, someone on it, etc.)

Novara REI

Location

Orange line Halsted Stop
Archer/Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Light blue/ Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pretty good condition, rear bike rack

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 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?: 
3 days

Schwinn Collegiate 3 speed Cruiser

Location

enclosed back porch
1300 w carmen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
19" frame, 26 1 3/8 wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Originally 3 speed converted to single speed. Kind of scratched up. Has rear coaster brake and front handbrake. Newer tires. It had chain guard and fenders on. Cruiser bars and comfort seat.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in the enclosed back porch area overnight. Someone mighthave left the gate open and it got stolen along with a red Schwinn kids bike.

Huffy Alpine Trail Bike

Location

Main Quad Uchicago Campus
57th & University
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Average male size
Color: 
Silver with some green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a little run down and squeeky, but still works well. It has an extra butt pad that is kind of ripping so you can see the gel. The most notable feature is simply it's color: silver and green, and says huffy (maybe trek) on the side...I actually can't remember which one now :/

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

1977 Schwinn Suburban

Location

Kindle Communications
168 N Clinton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
18.5''/47cm
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, fenders on both wheels, powered light, speedometer,

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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone cut the lock.

Novara Forza

Location

842 Scoville Avenue
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Silver, black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has handle horns. There are several small scratches on the frame and handle bars due to a couple of spills that I've had. Also, the front reflector is gone - also due to falling.

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?: 
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?: 
At least a day.
Incident Description: 
I ride the bike all the time. I usually lock it up against a wooden rail on my second-story walk up in the back. The thief took my bike and left behind his crappy orange street bike.

TREK 7.2 FX

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

Location

Hermitage Ave & Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20" FRAME MENS
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW BIKE WITH A SLIGHT ROUGHNESS OF THE END OF HAND BRAKES, CAN BE FELT BY TOUCH

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: 
I PARKED MY BIKE IN GARAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DOING REGULARLY FOR PAST 7 MONTHS. LAST I USED IT WAS ON TUESDAY NIGHT (6/10) AND ON SATURDAY (6/14) MORNING BIKE WAS NOT THERE.

Diamondback Clarity 24"

Location

home
4543 S Prairie Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Pink/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new girls 7 speed bike. Purple with black saddle

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked storage unit behind my home. Door was broken and bike taken

Trek 600

Location

home
4543 S Prairie Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue steel lugged frame with only embossed markings. Drop bars now no wrap, only electrical tape wrapping brake cables. Shimano 600 components. New MKS pedals with toe cages and straps

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked storage unit behind my home. Door was broken and bike taken

Novara Transfer

Location

home
4543 S Prairie Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike with some scratches. Hefty rear rack and Nexus internally geared hub

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked storage unit behind my home. Door was broken and bike taken

Bianchi San Jose

Location

home
4543 S Prairie Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Green with White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scuffs, Green brooks b17 leather saddle, black cloth tape with green twine, two water bottle cages and black planet bike fenders JTek bar end shifter for an internally geared hub not on bike presently. Flip Flop Hub

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked storage unit. The door was broken and the bikes taken. Happened sometime between 8:00PM and 8:00AM from 6/14-6/15

Motobecane Cafe Sprint

Location

1100 North Lasalle street
Maple street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is scratched up but working condition is fine. No bottle holder or bike stand.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 10 PM to around 7 AM by 1100 Lasalle street on the the Maple street alley side. Lock seems to have been taken along with bike.

Schwinn Deluxe Racer

Location

Residence
2935 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage bike - 1958 Schwinn Deluxe Racer - two different color grips - one black, off brand, one cream vintage marked "Schwinn." The bike had a new Sturmy-Archer shift on the right side of the handlebars; no rear reflector on the rear fender; one of the pedals was missing some rubber.

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 in garage with other bikes.
Incident Description: 
Left the house for 30 minutes - one bike was in the courtyard (locked secured gated). When I returned the bike that had been in the courtyard was in the rear alley and the bike that had been in the garage was gone.

2008 KHS XC Comp

Location

Art Institute
Michigan Ave at Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
don't know
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. frame has a couple of dents.

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?: 
2.5 hours

Giant Boulder

Location

452 W Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 13, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's size. 26"
Color: 
Silver and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike itself is in perfect condition. It is probably 5 years old, so it's a bit dirty, but other than that, the breaks work great. The front break is slightly loose when pulled. There is no water bottle holder. The gears are in perfect condition and they are the style where there are type triggers and nothing you twist.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days total. I had literally used it the day before
Incident Description: 
I used my bike on the afternoon of June 13 2014 and locked it after use. I locked it in in my apartment building's secure and locked parking area under the building. The bike was locked to a very large parking space cinder block that could not be moved by hand and the lock was strung through the frame and back tire. I went to use the bike the afternoon of the 14th of June, 2014 and the bike was gone. The lock had been cut and left at the scene.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Logan Square
Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27" wheels
Color: 
Grey with Orange and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow handlebar tape and Yellow and Orange reflective tape all over the bike. Low profile fenders. One front brake.

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?: 
12hrs

Giant Cypress

Location

4553 N Magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CB2K3041
Size: 
MED
Color: 
GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old almost new 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?: 
Was stored there overnight (stolen between 7:30-10:45am)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage in my building 4553 N Magnolia between the hours of 7:45-10:45am on Saturday, June 14, 2014. The bike was unlocked on a bike rack above my car's assigned parking spots.

Olympic sport

Location

Residence
2233 n spaulding ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
5 hrs

Raleigh Rapide

Location

1904 W Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 6, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown - Inherited from father
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Red-Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame was an early 1980s Raleigh Rapide, the wheels were brand new clincher 27" with gumwall tires, new tektro brakes and brake levers,fizik black saddle, FSA Vero single ring crank front suntour back. The bike had a partial license sticker on the bottom frame that is green from my father licensing it in Minnesota, should mention MN on the sticker.

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
This bike and a motobecane mixte (seperate report) were locked together through the front wheel and frame with a kryptonite cable lock and padlock to the bike rack with ten other bikes in the courtyard of my building. Between 11PM and 630AM someone stole both bike and took the lock, they also stole a ancient blue metal bike pump i had zip tied months prior to the bike rack. No other bikes were stolen than the two listed here.

Schwinn Mountain Bike

Location

Residence
3240 N. Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Normal
Color: 
Purpleish-Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey seat, "Mike's Shop" sticker on 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back yard, resting against the first level porch. There is a gate to enter the backyard. I went outside around 8:30pm to find my bike was gone.