Recent Reports

Biria Single Speed Road Bike Rear wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Truman College
1145 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The stolen tire and rim were a Vuelta ZeroLite 700c Pink Rear Single-Speed Rim and an AllCondition 700x23c tire.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike frame and front tire were u-locked to the bike rack. Rear tire was cabled to frame. Lock cut and missing along with rear tire. All other parts were left. Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Truman College on Wilson. Apparently the bike rack I was on isn't caught by their two security cameras and there has been a rash of bike parts stolen. Report was filed with the school and the police and there is an active detective on the case tying it to the other bike thefts.

mongoose redondo

Location

5727 N. Kimball Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
adult bike
Color: 
red and cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, frame paint was chipped all over from Kryptonite U lock. It had a red compass bell on the handlebars as well as a light. It also had a large brown wicker basket on the front covered in silk flowers, fern garland and homemade paper butterflies. It had/has a mountain rack and two metal collapsible shopping baskets on the back. One basket was slightly bent. These baskets were also covered in spanish moss and silk flowers and plastic insects. There was a witch's broom attached to the bar and mountain rack and ran under the seat. It has thick knobby tires and a thick cushioned seat with springs. Kryptonite U-lock (w/ round key) was in the back basket, as the bike was stored inside the garage.

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 day
Incident Description: 
My husband and I left in our car at 6:30 pm to go to a party. When we returned at 10 pm or so, all the garage doors were open and my bike and other contents of the garage were stolen. I believe someone had a universal garage door opener and opened our garage doors, walked in and stoke my bike.

Trek PDX

Location

Addison Brown Line Station
2125 W Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU045C0121G
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Has front and rear plastic fenders, disk brakes and pedal straps

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
It was left locked outside the Addison Brown line station during day while I was at work. Came back and everything was missing including the lock.

Nishiki Marina 12

Location

home
2107 n spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
63.5 cm frame w/ 27 inch wheels
Color: 
blue with yellow decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed with beat up frame. lots of paint chips. vintage honda gas tank sticker on frame "Always wear a Helmet, Preserve Nature". 16 cog free wheel on both sides of rear wheel. Rear rack. Front and rear fenders.

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Thief gained entrance to the enclosed and locked yard and left through the garage, leaving the garage door open...

2008 SE Premium Brew

Location

Home
Fullerton / Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is very well worn compared to the picture provided. Picture does not show rear rack, large dent in middle of top tube, and custom welded rear rack braze-ons that have started rusting. Cotton bar tape is also different than photo and quite frayed. Brooks saddle is well worn and spotted from rain. No stickers. Bike was dirty at time of theft. Green SE Premium Brew, NOS vintage Wolber rims to White Industries hubs (MI5 front, Track rear), Nitto S65 seatpost, Nitto Pearl stem, Soma 456 Track drops, Brown Brooks Swift saddle, Sugino 75 crank, Brown plastic platform pedals with Hold Fast straps, Newbaums bar tape, Panaracer Pasela Tourguard gumwall tires, Cane Creek brake levers with gum hood, Campagnolo Veloce dual pivot brakes

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Thief was able to enter back porch area through unlocked security door.

2012 Gunnar Roadie

Location

Home
Fullerton / Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
E12020
Size: 
56
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition 2012 Gunnar Roadie with custom glossy orange paint, simple "GUNNAR" lettering on down tube and "G" lettering on head tube. Sloping top tube. Ultegra 6700 group. Black 3T seatpost, stem, and bars. Black fizik Arione VS saddle.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Thief was able to enter back porch area through unlocked security door.

Spot Dualie

Location

474 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
H2JH22633
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Blue (same color as Divvy bikes)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spot Dualie bike - carbon belt drive, 2-speed kick-shift. WHITE saddle and handlebar grips (stock photo shows black saddle and grips, and belt guard; my bike had white saddle and grips and no belt guard: https://spotbrand.com/bikes/product-page/?shopp_pid=39) Shimano M-540 pedals. Bike was in excellent, like-new condition.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack on the Lake Shore Drive side of 474 N Lake Shore Drive at 7:45 am. When I came out of the building at 10:15 am, the bike and lock were gone. The cable, which had been cut, was lying on the ground.

Trek Lexa

Location

W. Cornelia Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, barely used, sticker indicates purchased at Trek Store in Highland Park, IL

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Taken from private, closed, garage when out of town.

Trek 4500

Location

845 W Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU174C0543D
Size: 
Women's mid-size
Color: 
Bronze/White/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. 2012 model. White seat.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was securely locked with a heavy-duty U-Lock and a cable around both tires around 11 p.m. (10/27) when I returned home. When I left the following morning (10/28) around 7:45 a.m. it was gone and the vertical bar in the metal fence it was locked to had been ripped from the fence frame. It appears the bike was then lifted off the broken metal bar and taken with the locks.

Fixie Road Bike Generic

Location

Home
2137 N Lawndale Ave, 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Neon Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has shiny silver handlebar tap that is beginning to peel. The body of the bike is scratched up. The rear wheel is orange while the front wheel is white.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside a gated porch, unlocked.

All City Space Horse

Location

Fullerton & Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M12111253
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
light blue bike. has a large logo with a white background and black "all city" written insure white strip

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
the bike was inside an enclosed attached porch with other bikes. the outside door of the shared enclosed porch was entered and property from both the basement and second floor porch were taken.

spicer pursuit track frame

Location

Cullom & Drake
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

Friday, October 25, 2013 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55.5-60cm
Color: 
raw steele
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
sloping top tube.canecreek10 headset. deda zero100 stem. truvita stylo riser handlebars with black oury grips.kenesis carbon fork with scratches.worn omnium sram crankset. shimano spd pedals,shimano front wheel,red american classic 420 back wheel. wtb silverado test 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?: 
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: 
car broken into and my disassembled bike was in the trunk.

Trek 820

Location

Milwaukee Ave - Wicker Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
C44H2011
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black/Yello
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had skinny road tires & black mount over rear tire front/rear light mounts & sensor/wiring for spedo

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: 
Unknown exactly when theft happened, but between Thursday 10/17/13 and Thursday 10/24/13. Bike is kept in underground/enclosed apartment garage.

Huffy Cranbrook

Location

Morse Red Line stop
Lunt and Glenwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Tall/large, I am 6'0" guy
Color: 
silver/grey with brown and white trim, cream leather seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is less than two years old. It is grey with creamy brown and white features. It has two cream brown handlebar covers which are tearing at the ends and a seat on it that was not originally purchased with it. The seat is very large and the same creamy brown color as the trim. It has a metal covering on only the back wheel. There are also two thin bars in the normal 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?: 
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?: 
8:50 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Incident Description: 
My fiancé and I have one bike that we both use. She rides it to the Morse red line stop at Lunt every morning to go to school and work. On October 16, she had class 9:20 - 3:35 and work downtown 5:20 - 11:00. She locked the bike up as usual at the bike racks under the awning on Lunt. When she came home that night, the bike and lock were missing from the bike racks at the red line stop. We waited until the next morning when it was lighter to walk back and see if it was overlooked or she parked it elsewhere and forgot. It was not there.

Xootr Swift

Location

Regal North Theater
2600 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20" wheels
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is well used and somewhat worn. Seat bolts are pentagon shape, not quick release. Bike is single-speed (no derailleur) unlike picture from Xootr website. Black plastic fenders on front and back. "Bike Winter" sticker on left side. Red bird decal on right side.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike.

Specialized Allez Elite

Location

UIC Hospital
1740 W Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
few years old but in excellent shape. Gator skin tires, red/white dual colored bar tape brand new. One red and one black cage. Two-sided platform/ clipless pedals. Specialized brand saddle bag, selle italia saddle.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside of UIC hospital along with several others. Was missing when I left work. No signs of damage to bike rack.

WorkCycle

Location

home
1239 West Wellington Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Dutch Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch bike. Distinguishing features- has both trail behind and burley attachments, freshly spot welded kick stand. Those would be hard to remove.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States

Magna. Great Divide

Location

Fleet Feet Sports
1620 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 10 years old but in good condition.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign at 6:15 pm, both bike & lock gone when I went back to it at 8pm.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

Apartment
3744 N Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU244C9657G
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Grey (Turquoise accents)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was only six months old, very little wear on tires or seat. Right pedal damage from a hard fall. May still have triathlon tag of number "2008" on front post.

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting on back porch of second story (gated yard) apartment and locked to metal window frame. Theft must have occurred when apartment area was empty, and thief cut lock and carried bike down stairs and into back alley.

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

Institute of Design
350 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 21, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium (about 58 cm)
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had just put new black spoked Mavic wheelset on the bike with silver aluminum locking nuts for extra protection :(

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 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?: 
3.5 hours, 8:30 am to 12pm at the corner of Kinzie & LaSalle
Incident Description: 
The bike rack at the building was broken and the bike was snaked off of the rack I believe.