Recent Reports

Raleigh Grand Prix

Location

Garage at our home
2217 W. Cullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed road bike. The stickers are peeling off, and only some of the rainbow stripes are visible. It is mainly royal blue with some sky blue. Blue grip tape. It is pretty scuffed up, and a few rust spots show through where the paint has worn away, especially on the front of the head tube/down tube where paint wore away from hanging my lock from my handlebars. The seat I last had on it has a piece of duct tape holding it together. There is also a piece of duct tape around the brake cable and top bar. It had a purple rear rack, with black tape covering some of it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Taken from locked, closed garage
Incident Description: 
Three bikes stolen from locked garage at our residence. Must have entered through large garage door. No other items taken.

GT Series 4

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

Location

On Diversy, west of the Diversy/Kimball/Milwaukee Intersect
Diversy Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Lime Green/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is almost brand new, lime green and black with a few white accents, 2011 GT series 4. There is a sticker from Rudy's Bike shop on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket. The seat is a performance saddle, also lime green and black with white accents.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up at a busy intersection, when I came out the U-lock has been cut cleanly through at the top of the "U" (it looked like a power saw that sliced it)

Schwinn World Sport

Location

2217 W Cullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
front black wire basket, Brooks saddle, black fenders, schwalbe tires, black water bottle cage

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Overnight, stolen from garage
Incident Description: 
3 bikes were taken out of a locked garage, overnight. Some bikes were left in the garage, so a scrapper is not suspected.

Linus Dutchi-3

Location

Lincoln Park, DePaul University
Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 7, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new, with some scuffing to the paint. It's a fairly new model, large, and a stepthrough. Brown seats and handlebars, rack on the back, which, at the time of theft, had a black milk crate fastened to it with assorted bungie cords and cable ties. There was also an emblem from Rapid Transit Cycle Shop on it. The red model of this bike is not as popular as the others, and so it's fairly singular. I've never seen anyone else riding one.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Students' bikes are locked up to this rack all the time, as it's right outside a dorm. It's also set away from the street, and away from non-university residences, which leads me to believe it was a fellow student. Somehow--and the public safety official was completely confused by this, too--the lock was left locked to the rack, and the bike was gone. I saw it was stolen at one in the afternoon, and I had seen it last around two in the morning. I have no idea how it could have been stolen, as the lock is not a combination one.

ROADMASTER MT SPORT SX 18SPEED

Location

930 W. Oakdale Ave apartment compex
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD06A52435
Size: 
Adult size- I am 5'1.
Color: 
Blue and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a 2005 bike that has had some use. It does have a light on the handle bars.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in our basement/laundry room locked, and the lock was cut and part of it was left on the ground. Other bikes with U-locks were not missing.

Trek 1000

Location

North and Wells Starbucks
1608 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in Good condition. Has two bottle holders and a built in Specialized air pump. Shimano Clipless Cleat Pedals. some spotting on handle bars from a painted ceiling... Bontrager wheels and seat.

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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked the Bike to a sign post in front of the restaurant next to Starbucks. Went inside the starbucks for about an hour, upon leaving realized that my bike was missing and a Valet Parking sign was up on the post where my bike was locked to..I went inside to ask the business if they removed the bike to which they responded that there was no bike on the street sign when he attached the Valet Sign 30 mins before.. Filed Police report..

Kestrel 200 Carbon Fiber

Location

Garage behind residence
1131 W. Schubert
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 5:14pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black spinergy racing wheels Shimano Dura Ace components Male specific seat

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 days in garage
Incident Description: 
Broke window in garage and unlocked lock on bike and existed alley door. 2 other Trek mountain bikes also taken 1) Trek 7800 Maroon--women's specific 2) Trek 8500 Red Men's specific Also stolen was assorted paraphenalia e.g. shoes helmets pumps bags.

Globe Work 2012

Location

Corcoran Hall, DePaul University
910 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 21, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602100683G
Size: 
Medium Frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: very new Distinguishing features: built-in U-lock holder on the back of the frame, CatEye Uno and LD150 light set on handle bars

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?: 
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?: 
Unknown: it was locked up before the owner left for Christmas break and was gone when she returned after New Years
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up pretty heavily outside my dorm at DePaul University before leaving for my winter break on November 16th. When I returned to school on January 2nd, the bike was no longer locked to the bike rack outside of the dorm. None of the other bikes that had been locked up in November were there either, save one. Unfortunately, the building was vacant for most of the break, meaning that the bike could have been stolen with relative ease.

Trek 3700

Location

4200 N Lowell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU145C0791F
Size: 
18.5
Color: 
Satin Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new with a kids seat attached on the back at the time it was stolen.

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?: 
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?: 
several days
Incident Description: 
It was a forced entrance into my garage. The bikes were both U-locked to bike racks that were drilled into the studs. The doors and bike racks were destroyed with a crow bar or something like that. The bikes were removed from the garage. Shame on me, but this is the second time I have had my bikes stolen from this garage.

Trek Sky L

Location

4200 N Lowell Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU325C3319F
Size: 
16L
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Womens bike, charcoal gray. Was stolen with a bike lock and kids seat on the back.

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?: 
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?: 
mutiple days
Incident Description: 
It was a forced entrance into my garage. The bikes were both U-locked to bike racks that were drilled into the studs. The doors and bike racks were destroyed with a crow bar or something like that. The bikes were removed from the garage. Shame on me, but this is the second time I have had my bikes stolen from this garage.

QUATTRO ASSI team 2000

Location

Outside Cole's Bar
Milwaukee between Fullerton and California
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 19, 2011 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed with chain tensioner, custom build, irregularly shaped tubing

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
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: 
My girlfriend and I left our bikes locked up and took a cab home after a great night at Coles. Returned to recover the bikes the following afternoon, and neither one was there. Hers was a Trek 700 girls multi-track.

Trek 7.5FX

Location

Home
2771 W Francis Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 6:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU259C1270D
Size: 
22.5in
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Gold body, black handlebars. Has rear rack for bag/paniers. Has clipless/clip combo pedals. Headlight and computer mounted on handlebars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Probably 1 month since I last used it
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a storage rack on a cement wall in a shared garage. A U-lock went around the frame of this bike and around a steel bar on the storage rack.

Motobecane Messenger

Location

Union Pacific Metra Clybourn Stop
N. Ashland Ave. and Cortland St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 19, 2011 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
IAS9022405G7B39-0
Size: 
49 cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is pink. It has in-line brakes.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 8 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the bike rack on Ashland Ave in front of the entrance to the Metra Clybourn stop.

Tommaso Classic

Location

Smart Bike Parts
Whipple & Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Brown / Blue Wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I just got my bike stolen outside of Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square. Its a 2011 Tommaso Classic root beer color with blue deep vs, mustache handle bars, and beige wrap. It was stolen at 5:45 pm on 12-17-11 by a theif wearing all black 5'5-5'9. He cut the straps off the car rack the bike was hanging off of and fled heading south on Whipple from Armitage. Please contact Tomas @ 773-782-5340 if you have any info. Thank you very much. Tomas

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
I just got my bike stolen outside of Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square. Its a 2011 Tommaso Classic root beer color with blue deep vs, mustache handle bars, and beige wrap. It was stolen at 5:45 pm on 12-17-11 by a theif wearing all black 5'5-5'9. He cut the straps off the car rack the bike was hanging off of and fled heading south on Whipple from Armitage. Please contact Tomas @ 773-782-5340 if you have any info. Thank you very much. Tomas

KHL Urban Uno

Location

1645 N. Campbell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 11:21am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fair condition. flat tire (when stolen) red padding on handle bars. back rack and yellow pannier (at time of theft)

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?: 
It had been on the back porch for roughly three months.
Incident Description: 
The bike was on the back porch of my apartment building, and was taken while we were out. The door was left unlocked. The bike was unlocked, and had a flat tire. No knowledge of where bike might be or the exact time it was taken.

Gary Fisher Cake 3

Location

1747 Fredericksburg Ln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 7:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
ww2764561
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
Red and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Duke Rock Shox front shock, swinger rear shock, 26" wheels

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?: 
This is where I normal store my bike, garage door normally locked.
Incident Description: 
I came home from shopping and was planning on leaving again realativly quickly, so I did not close my gargae door. With in a 10 - 15 minute time frame some one took my bike from my garage while I was in the house.

KHS Urban-X

Location

Apartment (behind gate area)
1969 W Collum
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 1:12pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Medium Built Men's Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is solid white with brown-goldish lettering KHS. Bike had 2 "Bango" brand market bags, a red rear flasher, and a white flasher on front. Has u-lock attachment under seat. Bike bags had blue helmet inside. Front left brake handle is chipped.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was locked to it for a number of days, but this is where the bike 'lives'
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in the back porch area of apartment building. Access to site is restricted by locked gate. Stolen Bike was covered by a tarp and locked to another bike through the wheel and frame. Other bike was locked to large pipe using a cable locked. Other bike had the wheel removed, which is how the Stolen Bike was stolen.

Larry vs Harry Bullitt Little Boy cargo bike

Location

Copenhagen Cyclery
1375 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
roughly 55cm
Color: 
pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is the shop bike of Copenhagen Cyclery, long john style front loading cargo bike from Copenhagen DK. 7sp sram IGH, front hydro disk, speedlifter adjustable stem, qr seatpost. Truvative single speed crankset. Equiped with white side panels and a built in child seat, the side panels have the shop name and website. The web is written wrong as Copenhagengenbike.com Weathered bamboo treat grips from PDW. The finish is scuffed up from a few years of use. To my knowledge the ONLY pink bullitt in Chicago.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-2.5 hours.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was left locked outside Copenhagen Cyclery over night. It was seen by a customer at 8.30 am as he rode by. Arrived at shop 10.30am to find bike missing. This is the only pink bullitt in the city, and has the shop name on the side. Best guess is stolen for a quick flip, have heard rumor that it is still in the area as of afternoon of 12.18

Fuji Feather

Location

Carissima Salon
2901 N Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 16, 2011 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had black raise bars with black grips - one back brake on right side that went. Under the brake was masking tape - so you can see the masking tape sticking out a bit on the bars. Silver quill stem & silver seat post - black Brooks saddle that was perfectly molded to my butt. Black flat BMX pedals with metal cleats sticking up - pedals had red caps on the end. Also had a rear black detachable fender and a front detachable clear frog light. Frame had a few missing spots of paint on where I had dinged it up with my lock and other normal usage - so not in mint condition. Brake cable was held to frame by two zip ties - one clear and one 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 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?: 
1-1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up using a newer sturdy kryptonite lock; helmet was locked up with bike. Bike, lock and white helmet were all missing - so lock must have been cut. Other bikes locked up in the same are of bike racks were untouched. Also note - photo above is a dated photo of my bike; the seat that was stolen w bike was a black brooks saddle. Unfortunately this is the only photo I have of my bike; the cat was not stolen.

SE Draft

Location

UIC Student Recreation Facility
837 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF8B27160G7B41-0
Size: 
61cm
Color: 
Slate blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed, size sticker is a mug of beer, the front and rear wheels have different spoke configurations, stirrup pedals, straight handlebars, front and rear brakes, a little dirt but otherwise in good condition

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up around noon at the UIC Rec Center on East Campus. When I left the gym around 1 it was gone. The manager at the gym checked his security tapes and saw a man sitting outside the gym when I arrived. This man waited until I had been in the gym for five minutes (or so) and then cut the lock and rode south on Halsted on my bike.