Recent Reports

SCOTT

Location

Rockwell Brown Line Station
Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
BROWN/WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
HANDLEBARS ARE SCRAPED UP FROM A RUN IN WE HAD WITH A COACH BUS LAST YEAR. RUSTED SPOKES BUT BRAND NEW CHAIN (JUST PUT ON LAST WEEK). WHITE 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 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?: 
615am and when I got off the train at 415pm it was gone
Incident Description: 
I rode my bike to the Rockwell Brown Line station and parked it in front of the pet supply store there around 615 am. I went to work. When I got off the train at 415pm the bike and lock were both gone. Other bikes in the Lincoln Square area were also reported missing.

2012 Trek 1.1

Location

Home
2641 N Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV138CO270G
Color: 
BLACK/SILVER/BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect no distinguishing features other than a trip computer mounted on the handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Roommate left for work backing his car out of garage, noticed my bike was not where it has always been. His bike also a Trek locked only to itself sitting right next to my bike was still present. Scooter, air pump and all other valuable items in garage were still all present. Garage door and lock were not tampered. The only thing missing is my road bike.

Trek

Location

5704 S Harper Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
30"
Color: 
Blue / Silver Gradient
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Right hand gear shifted was broken, cable was loose, and shifter did not work. Extended handlebars. UChicago Police Bike Registry Sticker "Seaside Cycle" sticker.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
BIke was inside locked apartment building, in the common hallway outside apartment. Someone who had or gained access to the building may have entered the building and taken it.

Trek - Crossrip Comp 58 Matte Trek. Black

Location

Chicago and Dempster
Chicago Ave.
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU191C6459H
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black with Green/White lettering`
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition, Maybe a little dirt/rust on the chain. There is a brace for a Kryptonite lock under the seat as well as a green and white Apartment permit.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less that 24 Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the apartment's bike rack Sunday night and when I went down to leave for school in the morning the bike along with the lock we're missing. I live right next to the Dempster stop on the Purple line so conceivable someone could have boarded the train and taken the bike anywhere in Chicago. There was nothing left behind.

Scattante W-340

Location

N. Orchard St. and Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PE026IC0389
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Purple/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, back break sticks

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to my second story back deck to a wooden support by a U-lock and additional cable threaded through the wheels. The beam it was attached to was hammered apart and bike was carried away. I feel like someone in my building may have tipped someone off to the location of the bike, as the deck is secured by a locked gate and is one floor up in plain sight of other people.

2013 Fuji Track Classic - Green

Location

residence
438 west belden
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pursuit/ bull horn handle bars with bontrager handle bar plugs

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?: 
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?: 
24 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike lock cut in the middle of the night.

2013 Jamis X.24 in Victory Red

Location

1623 W BYRON ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24 inch wheels
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New. Purchased from Roscoe Village Bike Shop on 4/8/14.

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

Schwinn

Location

1222 w Rosemont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
K574184
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red taped bullhorn handlebars with a downwards facing brake lever on the right side. No rear brake. Black deep v rims and black tires. Lockring has a washer in between it and the sprocket. Power grips straps on the pedals.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Thief must have climbed into gated back alleyway at night to steal the bike.

Globe Work 1

Location

Elaine Place Apartments laundry room
North Elaine Place
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, May 9, 2014 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a silver basket on the right side, a green bumper sticker on the basket ("Save Gamehenge"), a bumper sticker on the right side "Love Your Mother", and a black and white sticker on the top Body. Fairly new with a few scratches.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over night (after 9pm)
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a pump. The person disassembled the pipe (water all over the floor) and slid the bike lock off the pipe. Both the lock and bike is gone.

Kona Fire Mountain

Location

corner of W Thomas and Campbell Strs
W Thomas Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Mid sized
Color: 
light blue in the front half and white in the rear half
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used mountain bike. Rusted chain and front shocks showed signs of slight rusting from not using it over the winter. It also had a leather seat. Front suspension was RockShox Dart 1. Shimano Alivio derailer. Also had disc brakes in both the fron and rear.

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: 
Moving furniture into house through rear garage. Door was left open and unattended for approximately 20 mins. When I returned the bike was gone.

Jamis Coda

Location

Home
2040 W Irving Park Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UIIU06962
Size: 
16"L and 700C wheel size
Color: 
Sangria (Red)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was like new.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
it was not locked.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in my locked garage. I cam home from work and saw my garage door about 1/4 open (unclear whether it was pried open or whether it dodn't close all the way when i left for work in the morning). The bike was the only item that was stolen.

Shimano Inter 8 security skewered to Equation R23 rim and same front wheel (Parts Theft)

Location

Parking Lot Behind Apt
2523 N. California
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
None on wheel
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Black Spokes. One silver spoke on back wheel
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Very little wear and tear except one replaced spoke.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Every Night
Incident Description: 
The bike frame was locked to a metal post and the wheels were attached To the frame with security skewers. The shifting cable was cut and both wheels were stolen. The lock doesnt fit through my frame, the back wheel, and the post otherwise I would have locked it that way. I went out for a run around 1pm today and I might not have noticed my bike wheels were missing but I think they may have been stolen while I was running. Or earlier the night before.

2012 Cannondale Caad 10 4 rival

Location

Bat 17
1709 Benson Ave
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
qm93036
Size: 
63cm
Color: 
Brushed aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, monkeylight on the front wheel, sks raceblade fenders, contental gator hardshell tires

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 parking meter.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Left the bar was gone

Trek T1 (parts stolen: front fork and wheel) (Parts Theft)

Location

UIC Performing Arts Building
Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Black with light blue markings
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a Trek T1, black with small light blue decals. The front stock carbon forck and front stock Bontrager wheel were stolen from the bike when it was locked to a bike rack through the rear wheel and frame. The perpetrator removed the bolt on top of the fork with an allen key, removed the front wheel, and took both the front wheel and the fork, leaving the handlebars, stem, spacers and end cap lying on the ground next to what was left of the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I rode my 2011 locked the rear wheel and frame to a bicycle rack on the east side of the Performing Arts building of UIC, near the intersection of Harrison and Morgan St. I went inside the building from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 6, 2014. When I came back to retrieve it, someone had taken both the front fork and front wheel. In order to do this, the person must have had both a wheel wrench and an allen wrench. The front fork is a Trek T1 original carbon fiber fork, black with a small light blue design on both sides. The wheel was an original black Bontrager wheel with black spokes. The tire on the wheel was a Fixation Session 23c.

Women's Grey Raleigh Record

Location

W Belle Plaine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 5, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
4BJ5421
Color: 
Silver and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen with Light Blue Helmet. Brand new tires.

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?: 
less then a day- newly purchased
Incident Description: 
Purchased bike day before, had not set up lock. Was on porch, behind a locked gate. Disappeared between 8:30 when I left for work, and 12:30ish when my roommate came home and noticed both our bikes were stolen.

Specialized Stump Jumper

Location

ace hardware
Augusta and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26 inch Mountain bike
Color: 
black with yellow Stump jumper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair with rear mud flap and front light

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
In Ace Hardware for 5 mins. Poof..... gone.

Specialized Globe Roll 01 (Parts Theft)

Location

1227 w 18th street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 9:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition, normal wear

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The thieves took only the handlebar clamp and my handlebars and front basket. Although the handlebars and clamp are annoying, I am mostly missing my basket. It is a black PDW takeout basket with a handsome wood detail on the front

Centurion 12 Speed Road Bike

Location

Augusta & Francisco
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
ca. 62cm
Color: 
Grey metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
early 1980s roadbike with new Schwab Marathon tires. Handlebar heavily worn on left side - I used to hang the U-lock there for short errands.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from 3rd floor back deck sometime between 2am and 9am Sunday. Front and back gate were locked. Bike would not have been visible from back alley, so the thief probably came looking for whatever could be stolen and didn't target the biked specifically. Another unlocked bike was not taken.

Specialized Langster

Location

1101 South Racine Apartment Building
1101 South Racine Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 5, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, back fender, reflective stripes on tires, three red tape stripes on the top bar of the frame, red handle bar tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
It was locked up on the morning of May 5th and was stolen sometime between around 9 am and the next day. Most likely overnight or early morning.

Raw Aluminum Fixie

Location

3228 W Fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58-60
Color: 
Raw Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raw brushed aluminum, aero design, large down-tube, almost like a Leader 735. Phil Wood rear hub, quick-release front wheel, white sugino messenger crankset, selle italia saddle, Ritchey seat post, shimano SPD pedals, all city pista drop bars. The whole bicycle was raw aluminum.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours or less
Incident Description: 
Had my birthday party at the bar next door, and the next day, after I was all suited and ready to head off to work, I notice that my bike was no longer locked to the fence on our front porch.