Recent Reports

Lemond Croix de Fer 2006

Location

Locked at a bike stand near EarWax Restaurant
1561 Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 6:56pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in like new condition with maybe one or two scratches. It is all stock components except it has egg beater pedals with metallic blue beaters and a flat pedal (you know the kind where you can use your clips or regular shoes). It has black grip tape and saddle.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I didn't lock it up very well when I went into a bar and came out and it was gone. Lock cut.

1935 swiss military bike

Location

2351 n. milwaukee ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
12320
Size: 
27"
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
used condition, 73 years old, heavy- 50 pounds, black rims and handlebars, brown leather and spring saddle, generator lights front and back, attached tool pouch and pump, mudflap on front fender, unique braking system- vertical rod in front, drum brake in back, single speed

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
i believe the bike was stolen by someone who lived locally and had seen it locked to the same tree for several days.

Giant FCR4

Location

Rogers Park
Lunt and Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Do not know
Size: 
L
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in great condition. I was the 2005 FCR4, Gray with blue writing. It had a speedometer fitting. Also, the bike had a bag rack on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
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Trek 320

Location

clybourn metra station
Armitage and Elston
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:28pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
THe bike was an 87 Trek racing bike that I had recently re-built. I switched the road bars to black hybrid bars with clear grips. The back wheel was a velocity fusion. The pedals where old purple and white Shimano SPDs.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A little over a day.
Incident Description: 
I had locked the bike to one of the salt boxes at the Clybourn Metra. Someone must have got into it in the early morning(2-5) when no one is really around there.

Moots Compact

Location

The Recyclery
713 Seward Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 4:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
m8500
Size: 
53.5 cm
Color: 
Silver (Titanium)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was new and in perfect condition. Noticeable titanium frame. Frame: 53.5 cm Moots Compact, decals removed from seat and top tube, downtube reads "Moots" in block white letters. Smaller version on back of seatstays. Fork: True Temper Alpha Q GS-10 RD/FD/Crankset/BB/Cassette/Chain/Shifters: SRAM Force Stem: Black 3T Pro (horizontal white stripe covered with black electrical tape) Bars: Black 42cm ITM Millenium (ergo bend/ 31.8 clamp diameter) Tape: Black Fizik Cables/housing: SRAM Post: Black Thomson Masterpiece Saddle: Black Fizik Aliante Ti (light accessory installed) Tires: Kenda Kaliente 700x23c Rims: Mavic Open Pro 32h (front is black, rear is CD grey) Spokes: Wheelsmith 14g double-butted, laced three-cross Nipples: Wheelsmith brass Hubs: Shimano Ultegra (6600) (front has a Delta Axle-rod bolt-on skewer, rear is an Ultegra QR) Bottle cage: Elite Ti (downtube)

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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
This bike belongs to one of The Recyclery's volunteers. It was inside our shop in the "volunteer parking" when it was taken. It could have been kids from the neighborhood who don't know what they're holding, or anyone else who knows the shop is there. The Recyclery is a community learning space, and during open shop our doors are always open. No bikes have ever been stolen from this location before.

Can't remember bought it at Art's

Location

residential alley at 5210 S. Woodlawn, next to the I-Go car
5210 S. Woodlawn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
women's average
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat is exceptionally worn and the rear brakes do not work at all. The numbers on the light hand gears are torn off and the bike has no reflectors

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 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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I rented the I-Go at this location and locked by bike to the gate in the alley. I was gone for 4 hours and when I returned the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.

Kent GMC Denali

Location

Rush University Medical Center
1750 W. Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium/Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bar grip tape, Empty Bike computer dock on handlebars (no computer on bike only sensor), black and silver decals, black sticker on frame with white letters. Chrome water bottle holder. Regular pedals with spikes, with orange reflectors. Blue seat with black trim There are no deals displaying bike type. Only a black black decal along parallel post with silver trim. However on the form there is a GMC sticker. Lock holder underneath seat.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked through frame and front wheel
Incident Description: 
Item left locked up at 7:00am 6.25.08 in front of Paulina Center at Rush University Medical Center. After work 5:45 pm bike was gone along with lock. Filed a police report, but am waiting to get report #. Unfortunately, there is a high amount of homeless individuals who hang around the hospital, I feel that it was most likely someone of that status.

Peugeot White Frame Track Bicycle

Location

Apartment
2336 North Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Peugeot Frame, late 70's 10-speed frame that has been converted into a single-speed or fixed gear road bike. The handlebars were black bullhorns. The seat was leather with "Trek Racing" embroidered on it. The crack was Sugino.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
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?: 
6 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen from an alley while it was attached to a railing. The thief took part of the building with them. The U-lock was locked on the back wheel and the frame to the building. I realized the bike was gone in the afternoon but saw it there at 7am Sunday June 22nd.

2005 Trek 1000c

Location

Interpark Building
326 S Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, no damage, perfect working order.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a light post with an Onguard Doberman cable lock. Lock was most likely cut.

2007 Diamond Back Wildwood Citi Women's

Location

Garage of Residence
4410 N Troy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
ULock still locked to top tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door left open in multi-unit building. Bike had ulock locked to top tube.

Oxford

Location

House
18th place and Carpernter
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2008 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
small womens
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple OXFORD- not sure of the year it was made older style bike with new black removable basket on it. very shiney just had it cleaned- brand new wheels and new cables- one black and one white for the shift.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I had only had the bike for 2 days-they came with the right tool to cut off a master lock so they knew what they were doing

Spalding

Location

Broadview Dormitories
Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red bike with silver fenders on both wheels and a flat rack on the back with a bungee cord

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?: 
5 days, 4 nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked infront of a dormitory along with many other bikes. Only this bike was stolen.

Marin Larkspur

Location

Head Start School
2500 N Sawyer Ave 60647
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
c528hsm622
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Navy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is basically new, has brass bell, water bottle cage, special nuts on wheels to make them very very difficult to remove. possibly has light blue soft light on front.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 - 2 days.
Incident Description: 
Left this downstairs from my apartment, have done many times, this time bicycle is gone, U-Lock and all! Brand new and will give 70$ reward for its return.

Giant - Unknown Model

Location

Rear of Home
1058 N Wolcott
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
10 year old bicycle with significant wear. Hybrid with a burgundy color. Brand new rear tire. Little reflective stickers on frame and spokes.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 6 hours
Incident Description: 
Taken between midnight at 5:30 AM

2005 Bianchi Eros Donna

Location

Millenium Park entrance bike rack
Washington St & Michigan Ave
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

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
44 cm (xs)
Color: 
Pale Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pale blue XS frame Bianchi women's road bike in excellent condition

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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
My guess is that some piece of sh*t stole my bike by either cutting my cable lock or using a magical key to open and remove my lock. In any case, my beautiful bike, lock, helmet and faith in humanity are missing. Hopefully karma will be swift for this a**hole.

Gary Fisher Zebrano

Location

Condo Building Garage
711 W. Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 11:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
For adult male of 6'
Color: 
Red/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a 3600 N Lake Shore Drive Association sticker on it with a number. Otherwise, it was in new condition and probably only was used 30 times on five mile rides.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Was locked for a few weeks - verified it was there one day prior
Incident Description: 
Both my Fiance's bike and my Gary Fisher were stolen out of a secured garage in my condo building. Both were secured through the frame and front wheel to a wall bike rack.

Montague Hummer

Location

Home garage
5417 N. Paulina St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Yellow paint on front logo worn off by cables. Trek odometer

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?: 
The bike is stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
The garage faces the alley. I was unloading stuff from the car and left the garage door open for 30 minutes. I closed the garage from the house by remote. The bicycle was stored in front of the parked car. I discovered it was missing the next day and filed a police report. Earlier in the day a group of young men not from the neighborhood was walking through the alley.

Trek 820

Location

outside Leo Burnette Building
35 W Wacker Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu051cs55a
Size: 
18 M
Color: 
Orange and Grey/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand 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?: 
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?: 
Under five hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked at around 9am down-town to a metal fence due to the bike-racks being full of other bikes. Came outside for lunch around 2pm to find the bike missing. Many other bikes were still locked to the fence and other bike-racks. Due to the high traffic of the area and the fact that as far as I know few if no other bikes were stolen I suspect that the thieves use "hit and run" tactics stealing bikes with bolt cutters and a truck. Bike may be found at used bike dealers.

Terry

Location

1515 N. Wells
Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Medium Silverr
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. Upright handlebars. Black floral design.

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the hall of a secure condo building.

Trek 7200 WSD

Location

in front of Cupcakes bakery
613 W Briar Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 6:57pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTV192c333913
Size: 
16 in frame
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, Women's design, no seat.

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 street sign.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
One night the bike was there, the next morning it was gone. 3 other bikes on the same street were stolen at the exact same time. (All of the locks were left in tact at the scene.)