Recent Reports

schwinn world sport single gear

Location

big star
1531 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
for tall rider 6'2+
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Somewhat worn. Blue grips, one front brake, red tire on front. Black padded 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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Was grabbing some tacos with wife at bigstar late Friday afternoon. Loads of ppl everywhere, so kind of surprised it was lifted. Wife's bike was left even though chained together.

Nishiki

Location

Bell Ave & Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
15 inch
Color: 
White with neon green lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition. Has a wide seat that was an add on and a add on kickstand.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unknown

Gary Fischer Monona

Location

14th and Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good. Lock skewers in place. Scuff marks on Left side of cross bar. Silver water bottle cage on seat tube. Possible spoke broken (how it was stolen)

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?: 
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 hrs
Incident Description: 
The lock was in place, unsure how the bike was removed. Only thing I can think is that I did not lock it to the frame and just through the spokes, likely spoke would have to be broken.

SE 2012 Lager

Location

logan square
north francisco ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
royal blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new SE, silver wheel rims, thickslick tires, fornt & back breaks, royal blue, single-speed road bike. (lock was attached to back wheel and back frame)

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

iro mark v

Location

potbellys
1459 taylor st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56mm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used

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?: 
It wasn't, I was working, I ride for a living
Incident Description: 
I deliver for potbellys, I was there I for about 15 minutes, and about to start the days runs with another rider, he was there for all of 10 minutes, he went out front and noticed his bike was gone, I followed and saw that my bike had been taken as well.

Giant Rapid 2

Location

Home
905 W. Fletcher St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
GR1EW0912
Size: 
L
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Foot pedal straps, had a jelly seat on it, with a

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?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from our storage/laundry room. I brought the bike home at 10pm and locked the storage room. The bike was gone the next day.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo (near farm on Stockton side)
2001 N Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 13, 2014 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U136U25348
Size: 
50 cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was nearly brand new (bought in April), has grey Jamis stickers on the middle bar, and had a gel seat and mounted front and rear lights. It has a straight front handle bar with ribbed grips.

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?: 
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?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up outside of the farm at Lincoln Park Zoo around 5:30. The bike was still there when my boyfriend arrived at 7:30 PM. Upon walking back to get our bikes at 8:15 PM, my bike was gone from the newly-installed bike racks.

TREK 7.3 FX HYBRID

Location

West Lakeview
Barry and Lakewood
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTY014C7673H
Size: 
Men's bike - average size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike had green string tied around the front handlebars. The U-lock would still be attached to the frame of the bike.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
The fence my bike was locked to was cut and the lock was slipped through.

Diamondback Vital 2

Location

Apartment Building
1617 W Columbia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
DAS14C042656
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored inside side entrance to apartment building. This is an indoor hallway that requires you to pass through two locked doors to access. It was gone when I returned from work.

Specialized Crosstrail

Location

Jimmy John"s Bike Stand in Front
2810 North Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P6GM40047
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Green/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost New - A couple scratches in the paint

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?: 
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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
In front of The Jimmy John's at Clark and Diversey, Day light. Apparently the perpetrator walks into Jimmy John's and asks a question, then steals bike and leaves another bike unlocked (junker old bianchi)

Trek Valencia

Location

Willis Tower
Jackson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kickstand and water bottle holder. Smith's Cycling and Fitness sticker on frame. Silver detailing.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack on S Walker and Jackson, south of Willis Tower, at 8 AM. Bike was missing at 4:30 PM.

Trek 2100

Location

Diversey & Orchard (2800 N. Orchard)
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
silver with blue wrapped bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition, only a couple hundred miles ridden ever. royal blue cloth wrapped bars. bontrager components. old style metal toe clips (NOT the ones that require special shoes). NOTE: Photo is of bike model, not my actual bike

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 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?: 
less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike outside my friend's apartment and went to get it the next day to find only a cut bike lock left on the stoop of her apartment building.

Huffy Regatta

Location

Rogers Park Metra station
7000 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's cruiser small build
Color: 
Beige/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1970s vintage bike. Rusted Chain. Had a large wicker basket in the front attached with a few green bungee cables. Another metal piece in the back for carrying other items. One brake does not work. New black seat.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approx 15 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked it up at the Rogers Park Metra station before I hopped on a train. When I came back the next morning to get it, it was gone along with the lock. Several other bikes looked like they had been hit - a few locks remained and other frames had missing wheels and such.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Logan Square apartment bldg
2600 block of N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GD839563
Size: 
50cm men's
Color: 
gray/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. rear of frame is silver/grey with yellow writing, front is dark blue with yellow writing. bar tape on right side starting to unwind a bit. has rear rack and mounted front and rear lights. when stolen, it had a green bungee cord and a cable lock wound around the seat post, and a u-lock hanging on front handlebars. front brakes recently started squeaking. new tires fairly recently.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
39 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in the basement-level enclosed porch of my apartment bldg, which is only accessible to residents. I returned home with the bike just after midnight Tues 6/24 and put the bike away. When I returned at 3:40pm Weds 6/25, bike was gone. Other bikes being stored there were not disturbed and no other property seems to be missing. No forced entry, but people come and go from the bldg frequently and the door may have been left unlocked.

Fuji Roubaix 3.0 LE - 2014

Location

Woodies Flat
1535 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
White w/ Blue lettering. White grip tape. Black Seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Shimano gears and clip in pedals. Oval saddle and seat post. Oval handle bar stem. White grip tape. 52cm size frame. FSD crank shaft.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Was locked out side of woodies flat in old town. 1535 N Wells. People were present and still light outside. Was locked outside for approx. 30 minutes.

Breezer Uptown Ex

Location

647 W Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Blue and Pearl White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall good condition - rusted chain, some black soot grime from winter, loose brake cables

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The culprit entered a locked courtyard to my apt building and subsequently broke my bike lock somehow and stole my bike.

Schwinn Sporterra 2011women's hybrid comfort, 21 speed

Location

Apartment Building Courtyard (gated & locked)
2052 W Shakespeare
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium sized women's
Color: 
smokey gray with a hint of purple, cream thin lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, but some rusting on chain & on brake wires. Scuff free, except for one scuff mark on paint on the top bar near the handle bars. U Bike lock was stored around neck of bike (locked around neck), and was still on neck & in tact when stolen. Bike does not have a bike rack. It had front & back round blinking lights that turned on when pushed, and wrapped around bars with a bungie type fastener. Handlebars did have some discoloration on the metal, from sitting in rain. Slight rusting color, but overall did not have heavy rusting. Bike lock was basic U lock - about two years old. Handle of lock had a strip of silver.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was outside, in a semi-covered apartment building courtyard. The courtyard is closed off & has a locking gate / door. I parked the bike there around 10pm on Tuesday June 24th, and left it overnight. When I left to bike the following day (Wed, June 25th) I discovered my bike was no longer in courtyard, and the courtyard gate had been busted. The chain door has a built in locked handle, which was completely removed. It was either busted out, or removed with tools. My bike seems to be the only thing that was stolen from the courtyard.

Motobecane

Location

Damen blue line stop
1588 n damen ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey frame, two red stripes on the frame, white handle bars, black seat

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?: 
10 hours

Fyxation Pixel

Location

1219 N Cleaver
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PM1403266
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new single speed graphite 55cm frame

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days

Seven Axiom

Location

Oz Park
2021 N. Burling St.
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

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Titanium, some blue paint on decals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Travel bike with S&S couplers, ENVE fork, Ti seatpost, fizik saddle, Rol wheels, and one blue/one black handlebar. Shimano ultegra components

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?: 
1 minute
Incident Description: 
Stopped in Oz Park to use the porta-potty, leaned bike against porta-potty for one minute. Bike was missing when I exited.