Recent Reports

Specialized Dolce Elite

Location

Sara
Noyes and Greenbay
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M5JK11396
Size: 
44 cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a Women's frame - small frame but with regular sized road tires. White handlebar tape. Bike has clipless frog pedals. At time of theft had small bag bag on top of bike near handlebars and another seat bag.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
8 hour work day
Incident Description: 
While we were at work, someone broke into our house and stole the bike along with a couple of other items.

2012 Draft Lite

Location

Hi-fi personal fitness
820 North Orleans st. 60610
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICSE12C02583
Size: 
61
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue brakes, blue handle bar tape, blue wheel accent

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
This bike was U-locked to itself in the lobby area of hi-fi fitness center on Chicago and Orleans.

Novara Portal 2011

Location

Andalous restaurant
3307 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
U12K10460
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike only about a year old and good condition. I had chanced out the knobby tires for Continental commuter tires. When stolen, the bike had a Topeak rack, a Novara pannier, a grey Timbuk2 saddle bag, and a Topeak hand pump that fit under top tube. Thanks for reading!

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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
We forgot to bring the bike up to our apartment and left it out late on Tuesday night... there was no sign of it the next morning. It had been lock with a heavy duty chain to a thick street light and both the bike and lock were gone early the morning of October 3rd. Thanks for reading!

Custom Built Origin 8 Single Speed

Location

Columbia College Chicago
33 e Congress
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
59 in frame
Color: 
See below
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed road bike with Weinmann rims and coaster brake in the back. Frame, handlebars and seat post covered with hockey grip tape. No brakes (minus the coaster brake). Thick Slick tire on the front rim and Continental Gator on back rim. There are four layers of tape on the frame and handlebars. The bottom layer is red, the next layer is orange, the next layer is blue and yellow and the top layer is black.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from in front of the Journalism Department building in the South Loop (33 e Congress). There was a security guard in the building.

Giant Kronos

Location

home
north grove and ontario
Oak park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
adult male size
Color: 
dark breen
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
clipless pedals, black back rack, mounting hardware for a cycle computer, 1 water bottle rack

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
less then a day

Kona Dew Plus

Location

Home
1309 N Greenview Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ091144860
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Grey/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like New, had an aftermarket gel seat and an attachment on the crossbar for a U lock.

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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
My bike was on a rack in a closed garage. There are many other bikes and other people's things in the garage but to the best of our knowledge only my bike was stolen. Nobody is fessing up to leaving the garage unlocked either but at some point between 8pm on sep 25th and 7:30pm on sep 26th 2012 the bike was taken.

Fuji

Location

5001 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
pale yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It had a parrot bell (which likely has been removed by now).

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?: 
overnight

2011 Trek District

Location

Rowfit Chicago
1455 W Hubbard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU2741277-F
Size: 
56
Color: 
Burgundy/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was purchased in June of 2012. It was ridden daily the entire summer, probably around 750-1000 miles total. The bike has wheel locks that require a unique key to remove. Otherwise, the bike has some major wear behind the folk from the bike rack at my work and also has a scuff/dent across the top of the frame. The saddle is a Specialized Body Geometry seat and it also has a saddle clip for a bike bag on the bottom of the seat. Those obviously could have been removed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I think the bike was locked, but improperly. It was dark and raining and the bike may have been locked around the seat post rather than the frame. Again, it was dark and the street light was a good 100 feet away from the bike rack. That said, with so little foot traffic in front of this gym I believe someone is targeting the bikes in this area knowing that the classes are for an hour—meaning that very few people will be outside for stretches of time. The is the second bike I have had stolen in Chicago. Oddly enough, they both happened while at the gym.

2012 Trek Women's

Location

Benchmark
1510 N Wells St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Maroon/Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new, Trek, has a Presidential Towers sticker #1125

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 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?: 
less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I always locked my bike with both a cable lock and a U-lock, but tonight one of my friends forgot his lock. So we locked 3 bikes together to a bike rack with 2 cable locks and 2 U-locks. I was at Benchmark just south of North Ave/ Wells St, and in the duration I was at Benchmark, which was approximately 2 hours, the 2 cable locks were cut, and 2 of the 3 bikes that were "locked up" were stolen.

Eight Inch Scrambler V3

Location

FedEx Kinko's
744 W Fullerton
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, October 3, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Raw Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Raw gray finish frame with Red Drop Handlebars, red seat, white pedals, front black rim and electric blue back rim. No brakes

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I was waiting for a package at FedEx thinking it was going to be a quick transaction. Had it outside of the store, my back was turned when someone decided to steal my bike.

Green Mongoose Bike

Location

5516 Kimbark Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Larger Bike with the Seat high up
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The seat was way up and it had a blue tag on it.

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 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen as it was tied to a tree in front of an apartment building on 55th and Kimbark.

Marin City Hybrid

Location

Jenner School
1119 North Cleveland Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
24"
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both gear shifts damaged. Bottle holder broken. Back wheel has black rim. Large silver pedals. Broken rack on back, front and rear lights at time of theft. Big Shark sticker on frame. 21 speed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to fence in parking lot at Jenner School at Cleveland and Elm. I was in the school for a basketball league for 2 hours from 6:30-8:30pm. Bike missing when I came out. No sign of lock or bike. There was a softball game going on at the park nearby.

Bianchi Pista

Location

Protein Bar
Franklin and Adams
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 yr old - good condition, 1 front brake, only 1 fixed sprocket on rear wheel.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
during workday

Urban-X KHS

Location

1921 W Belle Plaine Ave, #2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
U11M00014
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - the only obvious issue is a missing screw/nut on the frame where it attaches to the back wheel. At the time it was stolen, I had a large black paper clip holding it in place. It has fenders, front and back reflectors and light mounts, a back rack with folding basket, and small bag under the back seat that had front and back lights and a bike tool.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
I first realized the bike was missing at 7am 9/20. I had last seen it locked up at about 11pm the night before.

Raleigh Revenio 3.0

Location

Metropolis Coffee Company
1035 Granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New aluminum bike. Stock Revenio 3.0 except for silver Shimano clipless pedals and a black Bontrager rear 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?: 
30 minutes

Scott Metrix 30

Location

office building
500 W. Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
101109600
Size: 
54 or 56 frame
Color: 
black/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new condition, rear kickstand

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen from rack at north east corner of building at 500 W Monroe, in the alley

Schwinn 1972 Breeze

Location

1841 W. School St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 1, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Rasberry Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Original 1972 Schwinn, "S" seat and carrier, chrome fenders, wheels and handlebars,3 speed Sturmey Archer Shifter, made in Chicago Nantucket basket, and bell condition: good, reconditioned

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a locked garage. Garage service door was "jimmied" and bike was taken.

Reebok Move

Location

Metra Clyborn stop
2001 Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" wheels larger girl bike
Color: 
Light blue and purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a band new bike. It does have a Bell seat cover in black. There is a Schwinn light attached under the seat in the back.

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?: 
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?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked at the Metra Clyborn station on 2001 Ashland. It was locked through the front wheel as well as the frame of the bike. When I got off the train the bike, helmet, chains were missing.

Austrian hybrid

Location

1903 S. Allport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a blue Austrian hybrid bike from the 70s. Black seat, broken right gear. It's got two fliers in the back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
three nights
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike outside my apartment. I couldn't take it to the second floor because I have a back injury. I locked it Sept. 28 around 3 p.m. the last time I saw it was that night around 10 p.m. by Sept. 27 around 8:30 a.m. the bike was gone. The lock was gone,too.

1961 Schwinn Cruiser

Location

Blue Chicago
536 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
C114400
Size: 
26" women's
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1961 Blue Women's Schwinn Cruiser. Basket on front with a mini Michigan license plate and a mirror attached to the right handle bar. Older bike, minor rust and dings throughout.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
My wife had been out running errands on the bike and locked in front of 534 N Clark (Blue Chicago Bar) near where we live. 2 hours later she returned to ride it again and found the lock had been cut and the bike was gone.