Recent Reports

2011 Specialized Crosstrail

Location

2827 N. Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608003976F
Color: 
Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ALWAYS
Incident Description: 
BIKE WAS STOLEN FROM GARAGE SOMETIME BETWEEN THE EVENING OF APRIL 3, 2014 AND MORNING OF APRIL 4, 2014. BIKE WAS STOLEN ALONG WITH 2012 SPECIALIZED ARIEL BIKE.

2012 Specialized Ariel

Location

2827 N. Lincoln AVe.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC608206810G
Color: 
White/Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
LIKE 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ALWAYS
Incident Description: 
STOLEN FROM GARAGE SOME TIME BETWEEN 8PM APRIL 3, 2014 and APRIL 4, 2014. 2012 SPECIALIZED ARIEL STOLEN ALONG WITH 2011 SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL.

Torker

Location

UIC EPASW building
1000 w harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 31, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SICRL13C03585
Size: 
48
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, no distinguishing features. All black.

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?: 
three hours

Trek 4.5 Madone

Location

alley on south side of 1900 block of Newport
Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU228CT0956
Size: 
50
Color: 
White with navy and light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, white handlebars, computer and black saddlebag, white plastic matching cages, white 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all winter
Incident Description: 
I went out for a few hours and either left my garage door open (in Roscoe Village, West Lakeview), someone tripped the eye while it was going down or someone else opener opened my garage. The bike was hung up from the rafters. When I returned the garage door was open and the only thing missing with my road bike. I called the police and asked neighbours but no one saw anything.

Redline 9 to 5

Location

Home
2610 W. Thomas Apt 1R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
21 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Some scratches on the frame if the bike from normal use. Brown Brooks saddle with springs, chained to the frame with bike chain. Black fenders, Black chain guard. Blue non-metal pedals. Brushed aluminum roadster style handle bars with blue bmx grips. Black rack on the back with a lot of paint missing.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from inside our securely lock apartment building, right off my landing along with some of my neighbors stuff from his landing. The landings in our building are used as storage for all the apartments. I believe someone has a key to the building and has targeted our building for burglary on more than one occasion.

Biria citibike 700C Step-through 7 speed

Location

1035 W. Cullerton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
48cm (19")
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame is step-through, and has a few minor scratches and some rusts. It has upgraded saddle, tires, and handle bar grips: Brooks leather saddle (dark brown color), Schwalbe Marathon road tires (black color), and Brooks "Ring" type leather handle bar grips (dark brown color). The bike also has a wicker basket that can be hung on the handle bar. On right handle bar, silver color ringing bell is attached. It also has detachable front light and tail light: The front light is attached underneath the basket, and the tail light is attached underneath the saddle. The bike's original tail reflector is attached, but broken in half. The bike also has double kickstander. When stolen, the bike was locked up with Kryptonite Evolution mini 5 U-lock.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up on the street sign pole, and the theft unscrewed the pole and took out the bike with the lock, and left the sign on the ground. Since I checked the bike's presence around midnight and it was gone when I tried to go to work this morning, I believe the incident happened between 12-5 am.

Velocity Deep V Rear Wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Cafeteria Marcelas
3350 W. Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 31, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear Velocity Deep V wheel with a Formula hub and a Surly fixed cog. Non machined side wall with no brake wear on the rim.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked in front of a restaurant on Fullerton and Kimball for 5 minutes, came outside and the rear wheel was gone. Based on talking to a couple people at the scene I believe someone from the immediate neighborhood took it.

Schwinn Trailway

Location

Max Palevsky Residence Hall, Central Building
1101 E. 56th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 21, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28in
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, but traffic reflector is broken off of handlebars

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?: 
1 week

fuji track

Location

2820 w North ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 or 54
Color: 
blue gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
curved handle bars shoulder width, tan leather brooks saddle with copper rivets chained to the frame, blue rims, continental tires, line drawing of a steak sticker, chain was rusty, stem was new

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
my van was broken into. i saw that my sliding door was open. the lock had been picked

KHS Urban Soul

Location

Higgins
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
32
Color: 
Grey KHS Urban Soul
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, back tire was a gatorskin. There was also a small sticker on the 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over the winter.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept inside of a closed apartment complex. Bike went missing and is presumably stolen.

KHS Brentwood

Location

5635 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker - BIKE NYC

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?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
Somebody stole my bike right out of the bike room in my building. Someone said they had the keys because the door wasn't tampered with. Then we found out that an elderly lady upstairs had dropped her keys right outside the door, so that's probably what happened. They just let themselves in. I miss my bike. Please help me get it back (I know it's a long shot)

Globe Roll 1

Location

Home
1001 n richmond st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 21, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
All Black with White Deep V Rims
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fully functional components, some paint chipping. 666 sticker on seat stay, spin bell on left handlebar. Front/rear brakes

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?: 
5-10 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from my back room, along with a Dewalt Sawzall while I was sleeping after work (pedicabbing).

Fuji Del Rey

Location

Richmond
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 17, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black / gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition; matching brown saddle & bullhorns

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Regular storage
Incident Description: 
Bike was stole from inside locked apartment complex.

MOTOBECANE TRACK

Location

home
2855 w lyndale st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
CYIDC12EOC493
Size: 
54CM
Color: 
ALL BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SINGLE SPEED, ALL BLACK, BULLHORN HANDLEBARS AND CROSSTOP BRAKE LEVERS, BLACK CLIP ON CABLE HOLDS, AND ORIGIN8 PLATFORM PEDALS.

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 MONTHS - INSIDE GARAGE, BIKE WAS NOT LOCKED.
Incident Description: 
CAME HOME AROUND 3PM ON SATURDAY 3/15, SAW GARAGE DOOR OPENED. ENTRY TO GARAGE IS UNKNOWN. BIKE WAS GONE, ULOCK THAT WAS RESTING ON SEAT WAS LEFT BEHIND. ADJACENT TO GARAGE, AN 80'S MOUNTAIN TREK WAS LEFT BEHIND. ASSUMPTION IS THAT SOMEONE PRIED GARAGE DOOR OPEN, THEN SWITCHED BIKES.

2006 Specialized Langster

Location

3632 W Dickens Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Monday, March 17, 2014 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black w/stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear tire Gatorskin, front tire light blue Michelin, white San Marco Concor Race Demo saddle, SPD (Shimano PD-M520) pedals, stickers all over the 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?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I returned home from work and left my bike outside, under the stairs to my apartment behind a locked gate. I stupidly forgot that I had left it outside and when I remembered this morning, it was gone.

Moots Vamoots

Location

1316 Maple
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
5200256
Size: 
Men's medium
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Several bikes were stolen from a locked storage room in our building.

Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel

Location

1316 Maple
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
481C10448
Size: 
Women's small, custom
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
A number of bikes were stolen from a locked storage room in our building.

700c Schwinn Varsity 1200 Men's Road Bike

Location

817 S LAFLIN ST APT 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
S2678WMG
Size: 
70.0 x 25.5 x 43.0
Color: 
White/Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.never rode it

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?: 
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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
put my bike down there on march 15th at 9.00Am went down there to take it out an March 17th 11Am and it was missing. there were 3 other bikes with mine and they were still there.only mine was stolen

Schwinn 700c Women's Merge Hybrid Comfort Bike (Pink)

Location

Midway orange line
4612 w. 59th
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Pale pink/ white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly good condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at midway orange line train station. Only locked front wheel to bike rack pole (newer u-lock w/flat key). Frame of bike and rear wheel stolen. Front wheel and lock intact when discovered.

2006 Trek 6500

Location

Garage
1255 W. Addison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 7:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C95AU467
Size: 
21.5"
Color: 
Flare (Orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively good condition. 21 speed with Orange frame with black Bontrager tires that are somewhat worn from riding on the Lake Shore Dr. bike path. This bike has trouble shifting to the highest gears. All stock parts with the exception of a small pouch under the seat. No major scratches/dings on it but is missing the front break (friend borrowed it and came back without a break - he didn't know it was missing.)

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?: 
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 Months. Did not ride during the winter
Incident Description: 
I had driven out of my garage to go to work at about 7:15 a.m. I waited outside the garage until it closed (as I do every time) and did not come back until 10:30 p.m. that night (it was a long day for me). When I initially entered my garage through the back door, the door hit the bike. That is how I knew it was there. When I came home and went to exit through the back door of the garage, the bike was missing. At first I thought my father-in-law had taken it for a spin. I checked with him and he hadn't used it in months. I ran back down to the garage and saw that the cable lock that was used to lock the bike to my wife's bike (which was still there) had been cut. My wife's bike has an On Guard Bulldog U Lock between her frame and the front wheel. I'm not sure how the person got into my garage, which I believe to be locked and closed during the day, but they got to my bike and left without a trace.