Recovered

RECOVERED: Bianchi Pista

Locations

My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave, Unit IS
Chicago , IL
United States
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My home
1300 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK730619J
Color: 
Celeste (Blue Green)
Size: 
49 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New. Great Condition. BFF Bikes sticker on the inside of the frame. White handle bar tape. Custom white track wheels- velocity deep v rims with surly ultra hubs Maybe be with my other bike that was stolen - Mongoose X-Way 450L May have my lock still attached- White Abus folding bike lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was stored in my home garage for the last 2 years.
Incident Description: 
My bikes were locked together through the wheels and frame and rack that they were stored on. The thief broke into our garage; sawed through the rack; pulled the chain through the opening he made; and took both bikes that were also locked together. RECOVERED: on 7/7/2017 victim wrote: "This bike has been recovered thanks to your website.  J is my wife.  Someone found the bike at a flea market and was able to track her down from the serial number and return the bike to her. Thanks!"

RECOVERED Motobecane Century Comp

Locations

Logan Square
2624 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Logan Square
2624 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
55cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Motobecane Century Comp carbon fiber road bike 2.8 Pound Monocoque High Modulus Carbon Fiber Semi-Compact frame with replaceable derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses Full Carbon Frame FSA Aluminum Cranks Shimano Wheels Ritchey Bar, Stem Carbon Post Orange handlebar wrap Frame wrapped in blue EL Wire

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen between midnight and 6am on 8/17/2016 from back stairwell of apartment building 2624 N Albany Ave RECOVERY NOTE: Bike located and recovered at Swap O Rama (41st & Ashland) 3-4 days post-theft.

RECOVERED Cinelli Mash Bolt

Locations

East Lakeview, Aldine and Lakeshore Drive
Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
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East Lakeview, Aldine and Lakeshore Drive
Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
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East Lakeview, Aldine and Lakeshore Drive
Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Silver
Size: 
55cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition frame. Easton riser bars, Strong G black grips. Campagnolo Record pista cranks. Thomson seatpost/stem. Specialized saddle. There is a Bell brand bell on the handlebars on the right side. The crankset pictured is a Sram Omnium, which is the only thing different than whats currently on the bike currently. Everything else is the same.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was hidden behind a set of dumpsters and locked to itself, also covered by some boxes. It was late at night so it wasn't able to be seen from the street because it was on a side of a building and the alley was very long.

RECOVERED-- 6ku Evian 2 fixie

Locations

Riis park
6100 W Fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Riis park
6100 W Fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Riis park
6100 W Fullerton ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
10TRKU1110
Color: 
White with red fork and black and white griptape on bullhorn
Size: 
49cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The fork really stands out with the red. The top tube of the bike could have a wire lock to it. Since they stole it with it. The drive side has a white strap.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key 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?: 
It wasn't locked
Incident Description: 
The guy had rode off with the bike out off riis park. The guy was a brown black male with ear piecings and carried a black bookbag. Bystanders say he goes to Steinmetz and lives around there. *On August 6, 2016 the victim reported that he'd recovered his bike.*

RECOVERED GT Transeo 3.0

Locations

3251 West Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
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3251 West Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNMNG12I00139
Color: 
Silver
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had an aftermarket gel saddle and mounts for headlight/taillight. Bike also had two water bottle holders.

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?: 
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?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was parked for a week since prior use. Discovered that it and the lock were missing today. CSBR received an email on 6/5/16: I am writing to share the good news that I recovered my bike with CPD assistance -- I found an ad for the bike on Craigslist and was able to arrange a meeting from there. Thank you for providing this great service to Chicago bikers!

RECOVERED Jamis Commuter 3

Locations

1001 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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1001 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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1001 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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1001 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
UO7K19565
Color: 
Aqua Blue
Size: 
18"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black back rack. Has a sticker on it for McDonald Cycle Center Bike & Park. Front and back fenders, silver.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our apartment building's locked and enclosed courtyard. I had a heavy duty $100 Kryptonite U-Lock which locked the front tire to the bike frame. My bike was sitting next to my neighbor's bike, which was completely unlocked. No signs of forced entry in building. I do kinda suspect one of the residents in my building had something to do with it but have no evidence, just a hunch.

Surly Straggler (Recovered 1/17/16)

Locations

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, January 15, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
mint green
Size: 
43 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
NEW! Purple platform pedals, purple lizard skin bar tape, compact drops, triple front tiagra derailleur, 9 speed rear, bar end sunrace shifters, black/dark grey SKS full fenders, axiom dreamliner rack, disc brakes, terry liberator gel saddle, all accessories aside from cranks are black. also had cat eye wireless computer mount. Surly Knard 650Bx41 tires

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked outside of Community Services Building on Wilson to a bike rack with U lock and cable lock through front tire, across from a high school. Some time during the work day someone cut my Kryptonite U-lock with a tool. Bike was gone by 2 PM unsure when it was taken.

RECOVERED-Trek 3500

Locations

Edgewater
6000 N Kenmore (altered post-recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
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Edgewater
5958 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
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Edgewater
6000 N Kenmore (altered post-recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
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Edgewater
5958 N Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin. post-recovery
Color: 
Green/Black
Size: 
21" Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Purchased April 2014. Has green bontrager water bottle cage. Has Village CycleSport sticker on frame right below water bottle cage.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
U lock rear wheel.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to low bike frame in "secure garage" only through rear tire to frame. Came home after work to discover bike was gone. Talked to landlord and everything is on video surveillance. African American male white shirt black jeans cuts fence in back of garage, cuts chain and removes two bikes including mine leaving the rear tire and ulock on the bike frame.

KHS Flite 220 (Recovered 8/16/15)

Locations

Apartment building
2318 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Apartment building
2318 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Apartment building
2318 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
V11F00897
Color: 
White frame, black fork
Size: 
55 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Stock white fork has been replaced with narrower black fork. Black Planet Bike full fenders. White plastic BMX pedals. Black Axiom Transit rear rack. Rear light is CatEye, if still on bike. Gold medallion with number embossed on it may be attached towards front of frame.

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?: 
Not locked, stored in garage unsecured.
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., someone entered the two-car garage in the apartment building at 2318 N. Milwaukee Ave. and took the unlocked bike. The bike's lock, which was not being used, was tossed off the back of the bike. An empty can of PBR was also left at the scene. On 8/18/15, victim reported: "My bike, a KHS Flite 220, has been recovered! Someone brought it into the Bike Lane to get fixed up Sunday, Aug. 16. The Bike Lane folks looked up the serial on the registry, found out it was mine, and reclaimed it! Very happy. Thank you so much for all the good work you guys do. You really provide an awesome service."

RECOVERED - Trek 2300

Locations

Dept of Family & Support Services North Area Service Center
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Dept of Family & Support Services North Area Service Center
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Dept of Family & Support Services North Area Service Center
845 W Wilson
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU 24500T
Color: 
Silver
Size: 
52cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good. Has mix of ultegra and durace components.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was locked in front of 845 W. Wilson in Uptown. When I came out it was gone, not even the lock remained. On 6-16-16, the CSBR received the following email from the (former) victim: Thank you! Because of help from Find Stolen Bikes! I recovered my Trek 2300, stolen in Uptown 10 months ago. The short version: someone posted my bike for sale on Facebook, gave a serial number, and several individuals reached out to let me know. I contacted police (not expecting much help); however, a detective got back to me the same day, contacted the seller, and retrieved the bike. They weren't able to get much info about who may have initially stolen it, but I got my bike back and am grateful.