Recent Reports

TREK FX

Location

Apartment Building
4737 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Bright blue with white seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Scratches on front of bike and on frame from being hauled on bike rack across country. White part of the seat was starting to yellow. It had a mileage tracker and a light attached on the handle bars. It is a 20" frame.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was last used in the middle of June 2014. Bike was locked up for 6 weeks before being discovered missing.
Incident Description: 
The bike was last seen on July 2, 2014. It was locked through the front wheel and the frame to the bike rack. It was left in the bike storage room for 4 weeks while on vacation and discovered missing on August 4, 2014. The bike was locked in the bike storage room of my apartment building. There were other bikes present when it was locked and upon finding it missing. I believe the bike lock/chain was cut and taken with the bike. The helmet was even taken along with the bike.

Trek 7000 WSD

Location

Lincoln Park apartment
2364 N Lincoln ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Light yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in great condition. It was light yellow with brown handlebars and brown seats. It was a road bike but looked similar to a cruiser.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I stored it on my locked back porch
Incident Description: 
Bike was on my fenced-in back porch. I live on the third level. There is a six foot locked fence around the back stairs of my apartment. Landlord watched video and the guy on the video was a middled aged African American, he hoped the fence and stole mine and my neighbors bike.

Raleigh

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Women Small
Color: 
Cobalt blue with yellow Raleigh logo on the frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black seat with a small tear on the side of it, neon red tiger stripe foam wraps, gear shifters located on the frame, light blue front and rear fenders

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?: 
I had the bike about 2 months in this location, locked when not in use except for one day while my neighbors were moving out
Incident Description: 
The bike was always locked to a stair rail in my enclosed storage area. On Friday, my upstairs neighbors were moving out, so my bike was unlocked and moved out of their way. The storage door was left open or unlocked for part of the day as my neighbors hauled things out. I am assuming that at some point, an opportunist saw the bike through the open door or window and stole it. When I returned home from work, the door to the storage area was not fully latched and the bike was gone.

Trek cruiser/street bike

Location

My Apartment
626 W Surf ST
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 4, 2014 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
woman's bike
Color: 
peach
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
5 years old but in great condition. The frame is peach with flowers. brown leather seat & leather handle bar. bell and basket.

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?: 
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?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
I didn't use the front entrance (where the bike was locked from 8/1-8/4. I'm assuming the front gate was left open and someone cut the lock (lock is missing) and the bike.

Trek Manitou 5000

Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Location

3114 N. Racine
3114 N. Racine
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Purple and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Women's mountain bike, shocks on the front tires, small slit in the seat

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside locked gated area of apartment during move. Assuming gate was left unlocked and bike was taken from within the gated area.

Trek 7.5 FX WSD 2010

Location

Racine Alley Garage
3219 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU094C0446F
Color: 
Cherry red (satin carmine), silver handle bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Read fender, mountain pedals, attached USB lights. Satin cherry red, white TREK lettering, silver handlebars; fender on rear wheel only, clipless pedals, front and back LED lights, bell on left handlebar; neon green/yellow sticker beneath seat that says "Flair Tower"

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the garage at 5:30pm, discovered it missing when left for work this morning just before 6am. Bike was stored in our shared garage behind the cars. Garage is accessed from the alley and from a locked door in the interior courtyard. The interior access door and garage door were closed when the theft was discovered, and nothing else appeared stolen.

VITA PUR/WHT M

Location

Residential
850 W. Barry Ave. APT GA
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602061623I
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought less than a year ago, so very new. Has an area in bike to put a U-lock.

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
11 months, locked to my porch when not being used
Incident Description: 
The back gate was probably propped open and someone came inside and down to my porch area. He/ she cut the cable tied to the porch and took the bike.

Cannondale Synapse 6 with Tiagra

Location

Apartment Garage
3219 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
RM47446
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty new bike, just purchased a few weeks ago. Solid black bike with white lettering, cateye, front and rear lights, mountain 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few days since last use
Incident Description: 
We don't know what happened.

Cannondale Quick CX5 Black Men's

Location

Millennium Park
5 S Columbus Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
JM46759
Size: 
Large Frame
Color: 
Black / Red / White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New! Detachable "shelf" on back, attaches to seat bar. Water bottle holder.

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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack at south east corner of Millennium Park. Lots of pedestrian traffic around.

Trek 7.3 2012

Location

FFC East Lakeview
3657 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU287C0690H
Size: 
22.5"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively New - Stock w/ Disk Brakes

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?: 
2 Weeks

Specialized Crave

Location

Condo building east bike room
1667 W. Farwell Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6023149431
Size: 
Large frame 29" wheels
Color: 
Black with Red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition!!

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked, but kept inside a locked bike storage room at the back of our building at 1667 W. Farwell Avenue in Rogers Park. Bike room opens onto the alley

GT Traffic 4.0 Hybrid SILVER

Location

Melrose & Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
SILVER with black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Black Rear Rack & Milk-crate Setup Has "Bell" seat, torn in 3 areas Has a rearview MIRROR on left handlebar END Has a black metal bottle cage had a Kryptonite Keeper U-lock & its bracket mounted on downtube Has a small silver bell on right handlebar Has a bracket on left handlebar for Light to attach to is a Large Sized frame has white reflecting ring on each tire "GT" logo on frame is reflective has black bumpers on top cross-tube, taped with black electrical tape in 3 places

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
thief jumped over wrought iron fence & swiped bike while i went inside for just a few minutes. then left black gate door unlocked as he fled through the gate directly off of sidewalk. thief entered yard & took bike while i was inside for 15 minutes, came out to leave & it was gone. was there when i was in yard minutes before.

Felt F35X cyclocross bike

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
675 N St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
55cm (I think)
Color: 
Grey and Black, w/ spot of brown spray paint right top tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt F35X. The bike is a cyclocross bike with cantilever brakes. I sprayed a brown spot of spray paint on the right side of the top tube. It was not too beat up, but had some heavy wear. Front wheel: zipp hub with plain silver rim and a gatorskin tire. Rear wheel: Ksyrium ES with the single red spoke and gatorskin tire. The left hood had a tear in it and had tape around the hood. The components were mixed with old 105 shifters and newer 105 rear deraileur. FSA cranks. sealed cable system.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was cable locked outside of the northwestern hospital in an alley with a row of other bikes. It was only locked with a cable/padlock (stupid! I know). It sat there all day and was gone when I returned.

Felt Cafe 24

Location

garage
2000 w ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
16" (Sm)
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Two water bottle holders on handlebar.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Garage was forced open. 2 bikes stolen - also lost a 54" dark blue bianchi iseo

Bianchi lseo

Location

garage
2000 w ohio
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54", i think
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
very good condition except brake pads are smooshed against wheel- makes a slight noise when wheels are rotated. New brooks saddle. small air pump on frame. topeak mtx rack in 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?: 
less than one day
Incident Description: 
garage door was forced ajar. two bikes taken at once. other is an orange felt cafe 24.

State Bicycle Samurai 2.0

Location

Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear, All-City crank set, black inner-tube covering the top 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
60 minutes
Incident Description: 
Gate wasn't locked. Someone saw the bike sitting outside. They went through the gate, got the bike and either ride off with it or walked away with it if they didn't know how to ride fixed gear.

Fyxation Eastside

Location

Residence
4739 N. Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
1305194
Color: 
Red frame white seat, handlebars rims and wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was purchase Oct 19 2013 and had only a single owner. It was very well maintained and in excellent connection. It has never been involved in an accident.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from a gated courtyard condo building padlocked storage room and was inside a separate unit storage closet. The padlock was still on the storage room when we found the bike missing.

2014 Cannondale Quick 4

Location

My apartment's back porch
2435 N. Geneva Ter. #1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large Frame
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New- scrape on the left handle bar, NAKED juice sticker on the right side body

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Theif knocked down the wooden pole that was supporting a staircase in the back porch and stole the bike

Schwinn Hybrid

Location

401 W. Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult Mens Approximately 56-58 cm
Color: 
Gold and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has an Antioch Cycles or Antioch Bikes badge on the frame. Rear fender is broken and was being held together with floss (wire that holds it to wheel has been removed). Has an Iberra Pak Rak on the rear.

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?: 
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?: 
up to 8 days
Incident Description: 
I discovered the bike missing on July 29th, 2014 at 8:00 am. It could have gone missing between 7/21 and 7/29.

Specialized vita sport women's bike 2011

Location

Corner of Armitage and Sawyer in Logan Square
Sawyer Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
White with maroon decal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition- handlebar tap looks worn and frayed from a cat playing with it, has a silver water bottle holder, has 2 separate reflector/light mounts (one in back and one in front) but no lights attached

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to street sign in front of residences and was gone along with lock in the morning with no sign of it.