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Surly Cross Check

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

Location

In a locked private garage.
Belmont and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition grey cyclocross bike with white Surly decals. Black 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?: 
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: 
My bike was in a locked private garage. I think that the garage door kicked back open after a car left and someone walked in and took it.

Bianchi Fremont 09

Location

Lincoln Park
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 10:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54/56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was painted all black. No original stickers. Just custom made white BIANCHI stickers. Orange OURY handle bars. Orange pedals. Orange break lines. Sram hollow crank shaft. Sram flat bar break handle. Rear brake only. Sram rival. TWO AEROSPOKE wheels. painted black. no stickers on wheels. bmx chain. it was a freewheel bike with single speed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20min
Incident Description: 
Left the bike locked to the bike rack. It was on a super busy street in front of the lincoln park bourdwalk cafe. went to get lunch. was gone for 30 min.

2012 Torker U-District

Location

Jason's Deli
1258 South Canal Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 10:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
ISBS12B03018
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Slate/Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in excellent condition. Has Origin8 bullhorn handlebars, red Sram bar plugs, Bontrager fender.

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?: 
No more than 15 minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up to a metal railing/fence on the side of the Jason's Deli building (there wasn't a place to lock it up in front). I placed a to-go order and was gone for, at most, 15 minutes. When I came out, I saw that my bike was no longer on the railing/fence.

Haro v1

Location

Outside of the Walgreens and Noodles near Clark and Diversey
2801 N Broadway St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
k5kp000010
Size: 
22" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In very good condition.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 Minutes or so
Incident Description: 
I was eating at noodles and company on Broadway (near Diversey and Clark) when I saw a cut my cable lock and take off with my bike. I chased after him briefly but he continued to head east down Diversey. The theft was male, African American, tall, wearing a tattered gray sweatshirt and pants. In between 30 or 40 years of age. I could see that he had short cornrows.

Tourmalet T womens Lemond

Location

Outside of Old Town Village Cyclery
1337 N Wells St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
209SA0249C
Size: 
womens 49
Color: 
pearl/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased in 2008, the Lemond Tourmalet bike was in good condition with newly purchased tires and with pedometer and spare tire.

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?: 
45
Incident Description: 
Lcoked bike up outside of Village Cycle entered store and returned 45 minutes later to bike missing. :(

Men's ezip

Location

Stolen from Garage in Broad Day light
70th and Constance
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition - Motor: 450W DC Brushed Earth Magnet rear-rack mounted, 24V rechargeable battery Derailleur: Shimano rear, Shimano 7-speed freewheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Bike was stored in our garage
Incident Description: 
Thieves brazenly scaled 7' fence and stole two bikes in six minutes. Caught on tape and posted on youtube.com -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVBMpcjhrQ

Specialized Dolce

Location

700 block, West Melrose
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small, ladies
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White with red lettering. Water bottle holder and small under seat bag.

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?: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked garage. Side door to garage was kicked or bashed in, breaking door frame.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from inside a locked garage. Side door to garage was kicked or bashed in, breaking door frame. Old mountain bike in very poor condition was left at the scene. Police officer's guess is that this was probably stolen, too.

Trek 1200

Location

Stolen from the upstairs bike racks at the Belmont BlueLine stop
3355 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear Tire is white on the sides and black down the center, The front tire is all black, and has a magnet on one of the spokes for a speed/distance tracker. the left side of the handlebars have some biking tape that is coming un-done whereas the right side of the handlebars are fine. There are also two slots for bottles on the inside of the frame (see picture provided).

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my Bicycle up at the upstairs Bike racks of the Belmont Blue Line Stop(around 9:00 am). I then went to work via the train. When I came back to the Bike racks after work (around 5:30 pm) the bicycle as well as the lock was missing.

iZip Women's Via Rapido

Location

Stolen from garage
70th and Constance
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame Exclusive Currie Aluminum Comfort Design, Lithium-ion, Rear Rack Mounted, 24V / 10Ah Pack, (7) 3.7V Rechargeable Cells, Weight 52 lbs, brand 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was in our garage. Thieves scaled a 7' fence and hoisted the bike over the fence.
Incident Description: 
Thieves scaled our 7' fence and stole two electric bikes on Saturday August 19. We have surveillance cameras and the whole incident is caught on tape. The tape is posted on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVBMpcjhrQ&feature=plcp

Trek Soho S

Location

Milwaukee Ave and Haddon
Milwaukee Ave and Haddon
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 3:29am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu130c0931d
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2010 Trek Soho S It was locked on a pole with a Kryptonite lock on Milwaukee Ave. and Haddon in Wicker Park. I purchased it at Village Cycle on Wells, and it probably still has that sticker on it. I had the handle bars cut so they are around 3 inches on each side. I have a Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED light on the front, and a red Planet Bike light on the back of the bike. I also had a black kickstand added to the bike.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 1 hour.
Incident Description: 
I had my bike stolen this morning (Wednesday, August 22nd) between 8:10am and 9:00am. It was locked on a pole with a Kryptonite U-lock on Milwaukee Ave. and Haddon in Wicker Park. It is a 2010 Trek Soho. It is slate black. I have the serial number for it. I purchased it at Village Cycle on Wells, and it probably still has that sticker on it. I had the handle bars cut so they are around 3 inches on each side. I had a Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED light on the front, and a red Planet Bike light on the back of the bike. I also had a black kickstand added to the bike. I'm not sure how the bike was stolen because the lock was missing along with my bike.

Bianchi Pista

Location

1925 W Huron St.
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
crome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Minor scratched on brake Bianchi black sticker, White clip straps, a sticker of a clowd,

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 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?: 
Wed Aug 22nd 3am to 12pm noon
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen sometime between 3 am and noon on Aug 22nd. It was locket to a iron fence with a combination cable lock

Univega Viva Sport

Location

home
2041 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
about 60cm frame
Color: 
gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is gold, with rainbow univega logo on vertical post. It has been converted to a single speed, with bullhorn handlebars, white grip tape, and white brake cables. Seat is black with a grid stitching and a couple holes. Silver, metal pedals. A telltale detail would be on both sides of the front post the paint is rubbed and scratched off from my lock hanging there.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was locked for about 24hrs.
Incident Description: 
I lock my bike BEHIND a security fence at the back door of my apartment. I locked it with a heavy Kryptonite security chain, through the frame and rear wheel, around the largest support post of the fence. The chain was cut and the only evidence was a single broken link left behind. I think someone did not ensure that the security gate was fully closed, and that the thief was able to come around to the side the bike was locked on and cut the chain. Bike has front and rear reflectors as well as an led taillight. I discovered it was stolen when I got home this afternoon.

vintage raleigh mixte

Location

residence
2254 north sawyer ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 4:11am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
na
Size: 
womens medium
Color: 
cream (with mint green, red, & gray dots)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
no labels, just cream and chrome, red metal pedals, single gear, polka-dots, black grips & cables. had a silver back rack & basket.

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?: 
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?: 
daily. last parked it at 2am, discovered it was gone at 3pm.
Incident Description: 
i keep my bike in a locked back common area where all my neighbors porches are. i park the bike under a porch and out of view from the back entrance, and while although it was locked to itself, they stole mine and left 2 unlocked bikes beside it untouched.

Mercier S3X

Location

Andersonville
1416 Rascher Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 8:03pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Metallic Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Year Old, Great Shape, White fyxation seat, white toe straps

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
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?: 
over night
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up to tree outside apartment, went to ride it in the morning the bike was stolen with the lock sitting next to the tree, the lock had been cut through

Marin Larkspur

Location

Waveland and Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 9:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red with silver trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition (two years old). Silver paint scratch on the cross 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I rode it to the gym and locked to the bike rack in front of the building. When I left the gym about an hour later it was gone.

Diamondback Maravista

Location

Damen & Division
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 20, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
08B0026060
Color: 
Pink/blush
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink women's bike, small bell and basket attachment on front handlebars, fairly new

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?: 
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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was chained to a metal fence on Damen Ave. overnight and was missing in the morning.

2012 Cannondale Cadd8 black/white road bike

Location

Fifth3rd bank and Union Station
Adams and Canal st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 5:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
small frame 20 in. black/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a few bumper stickers on the fender...Chainlink signature flag, and a black/white sticker that read...freetheweed. Also had wheel locks on it. and a yellow gunlock on the seat post. i used a blue/red bungie cord to secure it in place and i always had my florecent green aerobe frisbee locked to it. This had in red ink...my name,e-mail,cell# names of all the dogs i care for and read...Chicago's favorite Dogsitter on it.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
It was locked outside of Union Station but on the property of Fifth 3rd. Bank. They left nothing behind. The security officer from bank came out to see if i was ok...i was crying like a baby. i wanted to ask her to review security footage but i was too upset. I also used a blue/red bungie cord to secure the bike from any movement...it was real tight.

Trek Lexa C

Location

Clybourn Metra Station - bike parking
Just off Armitage/Elston/Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU073C2592G
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than a year old white, women's specific road bike. White with red accents and black handlebar tape. No distinguishing features other tha the tape on the left hand side was getting a little loose. Beautiful bike, well taken care of.

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?: 
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?: 
12 hours, from 6am to 6pm on August 22, 2012
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in the parking lot of the Clybourn Metra station at 6:30am. There's a bunch of bike racks underneath a shelter. When I returned at 6pm the bike was gone and a new bike was already parked in its place. Half of the lock was on the sidewalk. They had cut through the U lock just under where it connects to my bike when it's stored for riding.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

Lill Street Art Center
4401 North Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 20, 2012 - 6:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU141C1309F
Size: 
17.5 inches frame
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect. Fenders. Rack.

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?: 
Up to three hours
Incident Description: 
Locked in front of Lill St. Art Center, in front of which there are usually people. Had a 10 am class. Bike was gone when I came out at 1pm.

Jamis Earth Cruiser (about 1980 model)

Location

Parked on sidewalk Vanburen across Jimmy Johns (business office)
Vanburen (corner of Vanburen and halsted)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 2:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
White (any writing is in blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two pedals do not match. It's a little rusty in areas. Has an older looking/off white cup holder on handle bar area.

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 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?: 
Stolen sometime between 7:00am and 8:30am
Incident Description: 
I parked bike on sidewalk at 7:00 am. and went in to building to go to work. The building opens at 7:00 am. The parking attendant arrives around 8:30. He stated that when he arrived he saw my lock on the ground. So the bike was stolen sometime between 7 and 8:30a.m.