Recent Reports

Raleigh

Location

Cortland and Ashland
1600 W. Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 3, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is an old (60s - 70s) Raleigh road bike converted to a single speed. Old rims, cottered cranks, track handlebars with front and rear brakes, mountain bike seat, blue tape on the bars (added after picture was taken), rear fender clipped on to seatpost. On Guard U-lock locked to handlebars and main triangle. Due to being hit by a vehicle, the rear wheel is tacoed and the front fork is bent open. I'm not sure what else happened, as I only got a quick glance before being carted away by paramedics.

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?: 
Unknown
Incident Description: 
On Sunday, August 3, 2008 at approximately 7:30 PM I was hit by a vehicle and taken to the hospital via ambulance. I do not know what the police did with my bicycle, but I went to the station and they had no inventory report. Perhaps the paperwork hasn't gotten into the system yet, or perhaps the police left the bike at the scene.

Next Avalon comfort bike 26" men

Location

Cumberland CTA blue line station
5800 N. Cumberland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 15, 2008 - 1:59pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new green bike.stolen 2 days after buying it. no specific feature

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
i left my bike INSIDE CTA cumberland blue line station at 7 am and went back at 6 pm and it was not there

SCHWINN VOYAGER GS

Location

in front of my home
1400 West Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SNHUA08C41044
Size: 
SMALL - 5'3-5'9
Color: 
BLUE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue/silver. Perfect condition, only 1 month old.

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 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: 
Locked bike (using newer U-lock) frame up to iron fence on the inside of the gate in my front yard at 3:30pm, Aug. 12. The next morning at 8:30am the bike was gone, the lock was still locked to fence.

Gary Fisher 2001-2 Tassajara

Location

3240 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mountain bike in good condition, small bag on the back, cat eye headlamp, planet bike red LED rear light. Silver, black typography on the downtube

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike simply vanished from in front of XSport Lakeview in broad daylight (close to noon ona business day) from in front of the gym's front door, locked to a meter clearly visible from the front desk.

Javelin Sizzano

Location

4800 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Matte Blue/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW!!! Crank Bros mountain bike pedals. Oval aerobars. Shimano 105 components. 9 speed. Zero carbon fork. Awesome matte paint job.

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?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage storage space. At least two other bikes were taken at same time. It's a triathlon bike with an aluminum frame.

GT Zaskar Expert

Location

4800 N. Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
F054DJ126
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, single speed conversion

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Storage space was pried open and bike was taken, along with one other bicycle. Bike was taken sometime between 8:30am and 2:30pm. At least two other bikes were taken from garage at same time.

Specialized Hard Rock 2000

Location

Illinois Center
E. South Water Street & N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Red & White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Bright red and white color scheme.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in broad daylight at a busy downtown intersection, locked to a bike rack with numerous other bikes. Don't know how the lock was broken because it was missing with the bike, but assume it was cut (cable lock with combination).

Diamond Hybrid Women Bike

Location

Evanston
Sherman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 8, 2008 - 7:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
08COO34479
Size: 
small woman bike
Color: 
PINK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new two weeks old bike, 8 geers, The color is pink/light purple.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
It was locked in the basement around 3 days. The basement door are locked
Incident Description: 
We just entered the basement and the bike was not there. We report it to police, but we do not have the report number yet.

Diamondback Sorrento 1998

Location

apartment building
3809 N. Lakewood, apt 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
IA7K01842
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat was a soft seat with material hanging off of it. Has a "Storm Lake" bicycle shop red sticker on it. It had chipped paint in places where the padlock hit it but otherwise it's in pretty good condition for being 10 years old.

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked courtyard not locked to anything. It is our small apartment building's private courtyard. I was gone for 45 minutes during the storm last week on a run and came back to find it missing.

Trek Madone 5.0

Location

Back Yard
4525 N. Seeley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:17am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WL3427130
Size: 
52
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 model, carbon, Selle Italia Saddle, ITM stem, black shimano spd-sl pedals, right/drive side skewers and rear derailleur scratched from a previous crash. Seat stays have markings from cadence sensor being mounted.

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?: 
2 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting for 2 minutes, I was standing on porch 5 feet away from it. Theif grabbed it and rode off as I chased. Witnesses can confirm.

Trek 7000

Location

Bikram in the City
219 West Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
268737
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
silver and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Recently purchased - new condition

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 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 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked and locked the bike outside of my yoga studio - was in a 90 minute class, came out and the bike and lock were gone.

Javelin Garda

Location

Division and State
1150 N State Street
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

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Blue and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. A few knicks on the frame. Carbon fiber fork and seat post. Blue and Silver Aluminum frame. All campy components. Black aero rims with blue and black tires.

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?: 
Locked to street sign.

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?: 
50 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a sturdy street sign on the sidewalk. No evidence that the sign was loose or compromised. Chain and lock missing with bike.

Trek 820.

Location

Western Metra Station
Grand/Western
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 3:05pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU236C5959B
Color: 
Blk/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2007 Model but was bought in Febuary brand new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Lovely bike and I can't believe this is the forth bike i've had stolen since moving to chicago

Wheeler Mountain Bike

Location

Roosevelt St and Michigan Ave
1130 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Frame - Altus Shimano Gear shifters, quick release seat and front wheel.

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?: 
24 hous
Incident Description: 
Bike was left overnight parked across from 1130 S Michigan Avenue on a bike rack. No remnants of lock were found.

Pacific "Strike"

Location

CTA Addison Blue Line Stop
Addison and avondale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 11:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Typical Male
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condidtion, Grip Shifts, handlebars had ends that were used for hills (they made it look like the bike had horns)

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 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?: 
from 8am to ? i found it lost after 7pm
Incident Description: 
I found bike lock on the ground cut close to the locking part. There was a second lock that was alos cut so i wasn't the only person that day either. CTA person on duty was clueless

Schwinn 700C Trail Way Hybrid Bike

Location

Civic Opera Building
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 3:27am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men's
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat removed after locking to rack (no seat currently). Headlight on handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from in front of office building

2007 Schwinn Voyageur GSD

Location

Rivers Restaurant/ Chicago Mercantile Exchange building
30 South Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HUA07D04569
Size: 
Men's size M
Color: 
Black with gold stripe on cross bar
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new men's style bike with new black plastic fenders (planet bike), front and rear lights, black metal panier rack with black bungee, small black ding bell. Black frame with gold stripe on cross bar with "Voyageur GSD" written accross. Lock storage hook attached to cross bar.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm the bike was under servielance cameras at the CME, but at 3 pm the bike was unaccounted for.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to the CME bike racks closest to Rivers Restauant on the riverfront side of 30 S. Wacker. I locked my bike at 10:30 am to go to work, and at 3 pm noticed it missing. I filed a report with building security (Tishman Speyer) and was informed that after 12:30 pm their cameras were moved from the bike rack to another area. The area is heavily trafficked with smokers, building security guards, restaurant patrons, and pedestrians.

Brown Vintage Schwinn

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had my vintage Schwinn stolen from the Rogers Park Metra Monday 8/4/2008. Same as picture below but brown and no chain guard. Has red stickers with Ben Folds Five Jesusland on them and a brown Recyclery.com sticker. Had a mini version of Krypto yellow bike lock below attached to the frame.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from bike rack in front of Rogers Park Metra. Cut through cable.

Specialized Sirrus MD

Location

at my home, hidden in a corner near a celler door.
2010 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P7DA01161
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has no reflectors, but it does have a black Backslide rear fender

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?: 
Less than 10 hours.
Incident Description: 
Behind a locked gate (accessible through the alley), in the back of a multi-unit condominium, at the bottom of a stairwell leading to the cellar door and behind a small concrete wall, the unfortunately unlocked bike was taken. There is truly no way anyone could have seen the bike, other than the residents of the condominium or the neighbors of the house to the west.

Men’s Schwinn 700C Trail Way Hybrid Bike

Location

5464 Ingleside
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2008 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Regular Adult Bike
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly New condition, Kryptonite New York Lock bracket mounted on the upper bar of the 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked inside a closed wooden backyard fence. It would be unlikely that a passerby would notice there was a bike inside, especially at night. Someone was either at a location high enough to see over the fence or saw me ride it in and park it.