Recent Reports

Lite speed M1

Location

Condo
1808 S. Michigan, #24
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent, loose front tire, add on aerobars, speedometer, two water cages, two bike bags with bike tools

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was inside my personal garage in my condo building
Incident Description: 
My bike was taken out of my personal garage. The front tire was not on the bike, and was also taken. My bike shoes were still attached to the peddles, also obviously taken.

2009 KHS - FLITE 220

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

Location

Target
4466 N. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52.5 cm frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. It's a 2009 KHS Model Flite 220 Blue, thin black seat. The image above is the exact bike.

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?: 
Roughly 10 minutes
Incident Description: 
The male thief took the bike from our son outside an opened retail establishment: Target. The bike was last seen outside of the Target in Uptown on the north side of the building. It was stolen at 5:51 p.m. on 1/16/2014 (recorded here as 6:00 pm, your system will not allow the actual time). The thief watched him go into Target then took the bike. Together with Target’s Assets Protection Specialist, we have seen the man on tape in camera footage captured by the outdoor Target cameras. The video is preserved for the detective to follow-up with Target and retrieve the recording. The thief was wearing a black North Face-like jacket and wearing a black skull cap. The bike had a white helmet attached to it. It was also stolen. We are not sure of the brand; however, it's believed to be: Airius. There are two, orange, highly visible reflectors on the front accenting each side of the head.

Aventon mataro

Location

Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
3319 North Clifton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 13, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
52
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black bike with new neon green time trial bars and a sram crank

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
somebody cut the lock and took the bike

1986 Fuji Absolute fixed gear conversion

Location

house
2426 n janssen st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Purple with white forks. Oringinal Decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stripped. Hybrid. 80s purple with white forks. Grime from tape residue on bike. OEM handlebars. Aftermarket Back rim, pedals,and crank. Original black foam padding on handlebars

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Still there as roomate came home at 3 in the morning and i returned at 8 the next morning to find it stolen

1978-83 Panasonic Road DX-2000 "Largest Bike I have ever seen"

Location

Old World Bicycle
902 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 30, 2013 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
68cm or 72cm 28"
Color: 
Black with White Tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is dirty and old but beautiful. I put pull back English style bars on it and fenders. It is the biggest bicycle frame I have ever seen. Plus it has white tires. 27" steel wheels. I miss it and want it back.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Just over night
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen outside of Old World Bicycle. Sorry

Trek 4300 (2002)

Location

Rogers Park Metra
Greenleaf
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TBI0415CB1D
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle not in great condition but has minimal rust. Back fender only. Bicycle license under frame.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at Rogers Park Metra Station on Greenleaf at 5:45PM and was missing at 11:00PM

Gudereit 14 gear Rohloff

Location

2943 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very rare german brand, with sticker "Radlager Tuebingen" on the frame. 12 years old, very good condition.

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?: 
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?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Not sure when exactly the bike was stolen. Has been locked to the bike rack for around 2 months. Bike rack is inside a locked garage in an appartment building. Bike had been stolen from same location two years ago and through this website I got it back!!! Now it's gone again. Very frustrating.

Trek

Location

apartment
853 N Wolcott Ave Apt 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 4, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek frame with Raleigh front fork. Road bike outfitted. Aero bars. White Aliante 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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Could have been stolen anytime in the two or three weeks prior to January 4th, 2014. I am not certain how the stairway could have been accessed.

Hyper Havoc full supspension

Location

Ann&Robert H. Lurie Childrens hospital
225 E. Chicago Av
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, January 6, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black with grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. see http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Hyper-Havoc-MTB-Men-s-Bike-Black/16531397

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in front of the Lurie Children's hospital over the weekend, returning to it it was missing. It was locked at the front of the building on a steel fence.

Scott Contessa Speedster

Location

1366 N. Cleveland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 5, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AS20801828
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's white/black bike, seat set high, plastic pedal toe clip, quite 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked in open garage for approximately 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Residential garage that faces an alley way between Cleveland Ave and Mowhawk St was left open for a short period of time. Bike was inside the garage, unlocked. During about a half hour stretch of time the bike was stolen from the garage.

Schwinn Cruiser

Location

3705 N Richmond Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 4, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bell and ibert (green infant seat) on front handle bars

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Someone took the bike from my personal garage. No bike tracks were seen in the snow. Assuming it was a truck (or they carried it or I can't track bike tracks).

Fuji Shakalaka Beach Cruiser

Location

home garage
930 West Newport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 23, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
19'
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great shape, a black basket zip tied to front, silver pegs on the back wheel, dice tire caps, spring cushion seat, bell on left handle bar, fire tread on wheels and handle bars; 4-digit combination bike lock; slightly different than attached picture (does not have center storage container shown in picture)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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 in my garage in front of my car, with other bikes
Incident Description: 
The bike has been kept in my 2 car garage for a year and a half, at the front of the garage furthest away from the garage door, which is the only exit into the alley. 2 other bikes and a few other items are piled up at the front of the garage as well. I pulled my car back into garage in the evening, and only my yellow, Fuji Shakalaka Beach Cruiser was missing. slightly different than attached picture, bike does not have center storage compartment

Fuji Classic

Location

Huron & Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFU 12I05294
Size: 
49cm frame
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New as of summer 2013, some scratches, non-original wheelset (original one was previously stolen), some scratches touched up with metalic olive green nail polish on the seat tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a parkway fence with a new Kryptonite U-Lock directly in front of the entrance to a residential building, with two other bikes. Only this bike was touched. Lock was cut with a grinder and left at the scene.

Trek 820

Location

Goodwill
1521 Lee Street
Des Plaines , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 30, 2013 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
10150013
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White with red/black Trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, Has an H carved on the bottom of the bike, reflector lights (for night), avenir rear carrier, Wald basket mount

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?: 
1 Hour
Incident Description: 
When inside to look for stuff. During the meantime, most likely someone from the store saw the bike and decided to steal it. Store had no external cameras and possible witnesses generally unhelpful.

Cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA 2013

Location

Talman Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 25, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
LM25998
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition with only a couple nicks and scratches, it has a few distinct nicks on the top tube right by where it says CAAD8. There is grey Lizard Skin grip tape and the pedals are the Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals, which have SPD on one side and a regular flat surface on the other.

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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My apartment was broken into, someone smashed our basement window and came in through there. My bike was in our living room and not locked to anything since it was in a locked apartment.

Trek Hybrid (7000)

Location

Garage behind Cuyler Ave residence
Cuyler Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 28, 2013 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU126C1038F
Size: 
16LC - kind of a medium women's frame
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Most unusual feature is a sticker on the cross bar from Goodale's Bike Shop in Hooksett, NH. (Not many of those in Chicago.) A little dirty, but great condition otherwise. Says TREK on lower crossbar - letters are white outlines on the silver frame (silver in the center of each letter). Also, front brakes often drag on the tire and make a swishing sound.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
Door to the garage was forced and the lock was cut. I'm not sure exactly when it happened because I don't use my bike every day. Probably during the week of Christmas. Great timing, right?

Schwinn High Plains

Location

Ciclo Urbano
2459 W Division Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 26, 2013 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
l011259
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Refusbished bicycle, excellent condition

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The Schwinn High Plains Black 21" was in front of Ciclo Urbano and was locked up to multiple display bikes. At 2:15pm the thief enters surveillance camera frame and at 2:28pm the thief cuts the cable and rides off with the bicycle.

Novara Big Buzz 2013

Location

Thorndale and Winthrop
5923 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U12XK44411
Size: 
Large (19"-21")
Color: 
Black frame, white handle bar grips, seat split black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new condition. White handle bar grips. Seat split black/white down the middle. Disk brakes. White blinker attached to handle bars with elastic band. Red blinker attached to seat post with similar elastic band.

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?: 
Not locked. But had been in location since early November.
Incident Description: 
Was in a common area shared by seven units of condo building, where it was parked with two other bikes right outside my door. Have parked bikes there for years. Entry from the outside requires going through a locked gate on the outside and a locked door on the building, though people can be buzzed in. Not sure how thief got in, but there was no sign of forced entry (e.g., no damage to doors).

Trek Verve

Location

1409 W Huron St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, December 23, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU141C6613G
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, rear bike rack, in good 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Neighbor left door open

Schwinn Women's 700c Clear Creek 28" Hybrid Bike - Light Sand

Location

519 w melrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Light Sand
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly new bike. Had schwinn light on front and back and bell silver bell

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bikes have been stolen from our garage a few times however there were much more valuable and bikes that were unlocked. Mine was at the end. To get in, they must have jumped the bike fence, followed a car in our out of entered via our building (resident or buzzed in by a resident).