Recovered

RECOVERED Schwinn Men's frame

Locations

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Chicago , IL
United States
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Chicago , IL
United States
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Home
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Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray glitter body with rainbow glitter fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rainbow glitter fork, glittered body, rear black rack, silver water bottle cage, vintage gold and black bell, black stem, upside-down left (front) brake lever

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open and bike was stolen from inside a residential garage RECOVERY DESCRIPTION: CSBR received an email on August 17th: My bike and my roommate's were stolen from a garage that was accidentally left open. I posted my bike on CSBR immediately and within less than 24 hours, my bike was recovered and returned to me. My neighbor was out for a walk when he spotted three bikes stashed in bushes about half a mile away. He grabbed the bikes and stored them while he worked on finding their owners. A friend of his suggested he check CSBR and sure enough, he found my post and emailed/called me! So happy to have my wheels back. Thanks again!!

All-City Space Horse (RECOVERED)

Locations

2736 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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2736 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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2736 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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2736 N Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M18040729
Color: 
Cream
Size: 
55cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has a brown women’s Brooks B17 saddle, a rear rack, and red & maroon water bottle cages. It had a back fender but no front fender when it was stolen.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the enclosed back porch area of my apartment, not visible from the outside. I think one of my neighbors left our back door unlocked and someone entered and stole my bike. This occurred sometime between 2pm and 10:30pm. RECOVERED: I had been checking several online marketplaces weekly-ish since it was stolen last August. It showed up on OfferUp this week looking exactly the same as when it was stolen. Set up a meeting with seller and was able to convince both the guy selling the bike (who wasn't the thief) and the cops that it was mine because of all the things I'd added and that it even still had the sticker from my shop on it.

RECOVERED: Klein

Locations

Edgewater
Thorndale
Chicago , IL
United States
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Edgewater
Thorndale
Chicago , IL
United States
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Edgewater
Thorndale
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Size: 
56 cm frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 speed silver road bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked and I was present outside
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen while I was present, robbery. On 6/28, victim reported that the bike was recovered.

Trek 720 FOUND/RECOVERED

Locations

Residence
2351 W Harrison St. Apt. 4
Chicago , IL
United States
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Residence
2351 W Harrison St. Apt. 4
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
maroon
Size: 
55 inch frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Straight handlebars, soft, uniquely-shaped grips on handlebars, Trek road bike frame, crate was ziptied in back to rear rack, had two water bottle holders on bottom tube, black pedal straps on wide plastic BMX-style pedals, minor rust on headset and on cranks, front tube missing valve cap, Working Bikes sticker at bottom bracket on down tube

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
It must have happened overnight. Shortly after reporting the bicycle stolen, Owner contacted the CSBR with the following message: I found my bike; someone had dragged it to a nearby building's outdoor area. FOUND.

Urban arrow family - RECOVERED

Locations

Rogers park
1218 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Rogers park
1218 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Rogers park
1218 W Lunt Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
uamm162243
Color: 
black
Size: 
Cargo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches on side bars. Custom child seat on back rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
Recovered by Owner, with a little help from the bike community. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2020/05/05/recovered-bike-community-helps-reunite-cafe-owner-and-mom-with-stolen-cargo-cycle/

RECOVERED: Cannondale Synapse

Locations

Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
OA08783
Color: 
Black w red/ white accents
Size: 
51
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016 excellent condition. The picture shows a white seat but I replaced it with a black seat last year. Had a black bag under seat, red light on bag, headlight, cyclometer & water cage.

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?: 
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 min
Incident Description: 
(On 8/3/2019, victim reported recovering bike at Swap-o-Rama, 4100 S Ashland.) 2 bikes locked together around street sign right outside the Steppenwolf Theater Bar on Halsted st in Chicago about 8:30 pm. Valet was working nearby, lots of people walking by & literally steps from the entrance to theater bar. At 9 pm, my friend went outside & was told that the valet reported seeing his bike on the ground with the cut lock & my bike was gone.

RECOVERED: Cannondale Quick 6

Locations

Central Park & Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
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Logan Square
Central Park & Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
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Logan Square
Central Park & Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
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Logan Square
Central Park & Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
LM45345
Color: 
white and teal
Size: 
small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike Rack and there was a milk crate bungee corded to it. Bike was 5 years old, but in good condition.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was in a locked back yard, but the bike itself was not locked up. RECOVERED on 6/12/20: The bike was returned to me this week by am amazing citizen who searched this site after his wife bought my bike on LetItGo.com. 

RECOVERED: Liv (Giant) Alight 2

Locations

Residential Apartment
Orchard and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
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Residential Apartment
Orchard and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
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Residential Apartment
Orchard and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
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Residential Apartment
Orchard and Deming
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, April 21, 2019 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K080oo717
Color: 
Dark Green
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. It has a white sticker on it for 300 East Randolph. I think number 0200 (or similar, that could be wrong). It has an ABUS U-lock with lime green top.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
4/29_2019: victim reported that the bike was successfully recovered from the Ashland Swap-O-Rama.

RECOVERED Pashley Delibike

Locations

7064 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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7064 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Dark purplish blue
Size: 
22.5 " frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Steel front carrier, frame mounted nameplate (blank).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
2 years every day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked gated courtyard of our apartment building with camera surveillance and alley access sometime between 8 am and 8 pm. CSBR received the following email on 5/22/20: I'm happy to relay that because of the registry, another registrant tipped me of what looked like my Pashley Delibike at a Cash America pawn shop in Rogers Park. I went the next day and found my bike in slightly worse condition than when stolen, with the front cargo rack missing. Although I had reported it stolen to the local precinct, when I called 911 from the shop, the officer who arrived could not prove my ownership on my photos and registry entry alone, and was not able to give me possession. I didn't have the serial or frame number, which is apparently the only legal means of proving ownership without a purchase receipt. However, everyone was so convinced that the bike was mine based on all the cellphone evidence I had and the logic of the dates stolen and pawned, etc, they sold it to me for what they paid for it - $70! I strongly encouraged the shop manager to check bikes they take in on the registry, but he replied "it isn't legally required." Oh well!

Trek Marlin 6 RECOVERED

Locations

Illinois Institute of Technology
3105 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Illinois Institute of Technology
3105 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Illinois Institute of Technology
3105 S Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, September 10, 2018 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU320C2731K
Color: 
Green and black with white Trek logo
Size: 
Size 23" frame (extra large), 29" wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively good condition. Scuffed paint on upper frame between seat post and handlebars. Has locking handles, Specialized Z bottle cage, and Bell headlight attached to the handlebars as well as a red light attached to the seatpost. No kickstand. Seatpost has electrical tape on it. The underside of the seat has bright green plastic, with a piece broken.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken from the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, at the south side of the Life Sciences building. I parked the bike here around 9:50 AM, and by 4:15 PM the bike was gone. The bike lock was missing, which may mean the thief had a master key for the brand. I'm a large person (6'5" tall) and the bike is large as well. Recovery Notes: Recovered. It was at the Swap-O-Rama flea market at 4100 S Ashland Ave. I had given a statement and was going to get a report number today, but we've fortunately resolved the issue. The lights were taken but everything else is still in place.