Recent Reports

Surly Crosscheck

Location

Home
3100 West Palmer Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, new cork taped handlebars, greenish brown leather Brooks saddle, black rear rack, toe clips,

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?: 
Garage door was left open for several hours while workers were on site
Incident Description: 
Bike was stores in garage , which is usually kept closed but workers were on site and going in and out. Someone likely walked by and saw their opportunity and grabbed it.

LDG

Location

wicker park
north and damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
IT IS A LDG FIXED GEAR WITH CINELLI MASH BULLHORN

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours

SPECIALIZED cross roads

Location

Lake Shore East Park area
360 E. South Water Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
adult
Color: 
maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
SPECIALIZED cross roads kryptonite lock holder installed on it

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?: 
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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked via front wheel (originally thought was locked via frame and front wheel, but concerned only front wheel locked)

2014 Masi CX

Location

Blue City Cycles
3201 S. Halsted St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
702W3F00075
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Charcoal Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike, black bar tape, black cable housing. Blue City Cycles shop sticker

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, taken on test ride
Incident Description: 
The guy provided stolen ID and Credit Card for the test ride. out the door before the cards were double checked.

1969 Raleigh Twenty

Location

Home
2512 N. Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
Small / Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new whitewall tires, sturmey archer 3 speed hub, small rust spots on the shifter, one piece handlebars, Spur cycle bell on the left bar, Chrome rims, Rear rack, black cable tubes, new indicator chain cap,

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 30 Minutes
Incident Description: 
My beloved Raleigh Twenty was stolen from my back yard. It was locked with a Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit lock to a grill that is almost hidden from view. The grill was unbolted and the bike was removed, and taken out of my back yard, then south down the alley. I know they went south because they dropped the pump that was on it about two houses away. Sadly I don't have the serial number, but I do have many detailed photos. The original place it was purchased has a sticker below the top tube behind the chainguard.

Cannondale Caad10 Force Racing Edition

Location

North Ave Beach
1600 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black/White/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike currently has mountain bike style clipless pedals. The front handle bar has the setup for a wireless speedo as well as a bike light. The rear seat post has a light as well. The seat itself is not stock and is solid black. Wheels are also not stock with red nipples on the ends of the spokes.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen near North Ave Beach (castaways).

yocota discovery

Location

logan square, kedzie and armitage
2049 n kedzie ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
it is fairly small, i believe 51 or 52
Color: 
yello
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, new wheels, new pedals, new bracket,new crank, new seat, fresh red tape. It is a Yocota, the frame is bright yello with blue lettering "yokota", the front fork has been replaced with a new chrome fork.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it had been stored in the garage for two years
Incident Description: 
Bike was being stored in garage on hooks. I share the garage with other tenants. I left out of the garage in the morning and shut the garage door behind me. When i returned in the afternoon i noticed it was gone. my upstairs neighbor told me he noticed the garage door was open around 12:30pm and shut it. i don't think anyone from the building was in the garage that morning, and i'm darn sure i shut the garage door behind me. there is no sign of forced entry. of all the things we store in the garage, only bikes were stolen. i also lost a heritage chief fixer upper that was hanging next to my yocota in the garage that day.

Trek 7.2 FX 2012

Location

Bentley Tavern
2834 N Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU112CO333G
Size: 
15 in frame
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Bontrager hand grips. Does not have quick release skewers, locked skewers. Blue and yellow sticker on the frame just behind the seat that says woodbury gardens

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on 2nd floor porch at the back of the apartment. 2x4 was used to break beams of the wooden porch which the bike was attached to free bike from porch. Lock was taken along with bike. There was another unlocked bike next to it, but was not taken

Specialized Sequoia Comp

Location

1000 W Taylor str
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
P3FL28093
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Silver/ Carbon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stock sequoia comp, Ultegra Parts, some carbon on the frame and fork, super comfy seat. You cannot miss the seat, super padded, and springy.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked outside on a third story balcony while going out for the night. Thief cut through the post to get the bike.

Raleigh Sportif Road Bike

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

Location

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
3200 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small! ~48cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Celeste green handlebar wraps. Yellow brake/gear cables. Black seat. Metal pedals (left is broken). Planet bike fenders.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bus stop sign at Belmont and Clark for the West bound Belmont bus and went to the Annoyance theater across the street for a few hours. I think there's a possibility it was removed by the CTA (even though there is nothing posted indicating this practice is illegal).

Novara Bonita

Location

1279 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U141k26956
Size: 
26"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - purchased less than a week from date stolen. Gift for our son's birthday.

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?: 
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?: 
One hour
Incident Description: 
This was in front of the new Pet Supply store opening at Milwaukee and Paulina. I locked my bike up, as well as my son's, each with a separate cable lock, to the bike rack. We took the seat off of my son's bike and took it with us. When we returned about an hour later, my bike was still there and secured to the rack but my son's bike was gone and the lock was cut and left behind. The perpetrator left a damaged, unridable, bike in its place - without locking it up.

Cannondale Adventure 3

Location

51st street metra
E. 51st and lake park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
QM53773
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Solid blue/purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a basic, black rack over the rear wheel. It will probably have the u-lock locked onto the frame, unless it has since been removed. U-lock had a green bandana tied to it.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Up to six hours
Incident Description: 
I thought I had locked it to a rail beam, but it turns out it was locked to a cable. Cable was undone, and the bike was taken. I don't think the lock was actually defeated at the site of the theft. This occurred at the 51st Street Metra entrance.

Takara Kabuto

Location

Simon Electrical Contractors Inc
North Lincoln
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm frame
Color: 
yellow and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is pretty new and has a blue water bottle holder

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 wooden pole, railing, 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a tree near my apartment on July 23th around 10pm and noticed the lock was cut with the bike gone on July 25th around 5pm.

Fuji Sportif 1.3c

Location

Bobby's Bike Hike
540 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
fwbd342l1800j
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White with orange and black details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new road bike. Light scuff on the top of the fork, clip in pedals.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I was working at Bobby's Bike Hike and a man walked into out building and stole multiple valuables including my bike. He broke in and stole it from inside a secure place...

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

2774 N KENMORE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
With Lock MAtte black finish

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 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?: 
12 Hours

2006 Specialized Langster

Location

Halsted and Wrightwood
820 West Wrightwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Here are the specs: 2006 black street langster (aluminum) stock frame and fork - the frame had a bunch of scuffs all over. There was a big gash in the toptube paint that revealed the unpainted frame below) Black 167.5 Omnium crankset and gxp bottom bracket. Both crank arms had scuffs from the metal cages rubbing up againt the arms. silver mks pedals with mks toe clips one of the straps was a single leather strap and the other side had a pink nylon strap grey alexrim da22 wheelset. the front was destickered and had a biachi trackhub and the rear has the a;exrim da22 stickers black 27.2 thompson elite seatpost with a weathered black brooks professional saddle 40mm black specialized stock stem truvative hussefelt risers with black oury grips basically the bike is all blacked out except for the alexrim wheelset. the most distinguishing factors are the paint gash on the toptube, scuffing on the omnium crankset, and pink nylon strap

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 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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Halsted and Wrightwood My bike was u-locked through the frame, and the wheels were locked with a kryponite 4 foot cable. The theifs must have used bolt cutters to break the lock. They took the cut ulock and cable with them.

1988-1989 Peugeot Versailles

Location

South Blvd. CTA Purple Line
South and Chicago Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small frame size, maybe 30" stand-over height
Color: 
White with blue decals & yellow/orange/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The alloy components were cleaned up nicely but the paint itself was nicked up a bit. White saddle, white handlebar wraps. The front wheel is black while the back one is silver alloy.

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?: 
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?: 
~8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of the South Blvd. CTA Purple Line stop in Evanston @ South and Chicago Ave. There was no room in the bike rack so I had it locked to the 'Hospital this way' sign right next to the bike rack. I called the city of Evanston hoping that perhaps they had the bike removed because of the fact that it was locked to a street sign and maybe that was against an ordinance, but they stated that they unfortunately don't have my bike in their inventory.

Schwinn Continental

Location

Residental place
3538 N Albany AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EJ584398
Size: 
Mens 26
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown Handle with rack in the back. Planet bike saddle

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Someone might have come to the unlocked garage and jacked both of my bike

Recumbent, long wheel base modified to have a Herman miller Seat

Location

Home. Near devonshire park
9015 Lowell Ave
Skokie , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
There is a skokie registration number sticker but no serial#
Size: 
about 7 feet long 16" front white walled tire 26 " back
Color: 
Green frame with rust. 4 foot long silver ape hanger bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is 7 feet long and has a herman miller seat. White walled front tire with fenders on front and back. Old man of the mountain rear rack with panier on non chain side. This bike is completely custom. You will likely never see something like it. It is different even than most other recumbents. This was my baby.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I had a medical emergency and left my bike in my driveway in skokie. It was gone the next day. Last seen by neighbor around midnight

Realm Cycles Contour 1.0 26' mountain Bike

Location

Apartment complex
6336 W Raven St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26'
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The 21 Speed Realm Cycles Contour 1.0 men's mountain bike,dual-suspension frame, equipped with a 21-speed drive train and SRAM MRX twist-grip shifters. Dark green color with light green accents. There is some rust on the bike + there is a price sticker underneath the frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a week
Incident Description: 
Some Pr!ck broke into my basement storage in my apartment complex, took the door off the hinges and stole my bike!