Recent Reports

Schwinn

Location

Norwegian American Hospital
1044 N Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26" women
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the bike is in good condition, I bought it used but just got brand new tires, the seat has a round tear in it

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?: 
about 2 hours
Incident Description: 
I got to work @ 7am, I locked my bike to the bike rack, like I always do, by 9am it was gone, the lock was cut clean and left there. there are security cams @ work and security personnel are reviewing the tapes

Men's Trek Road Bike

Location

Edgewater
5400 N Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 11, 2011 - 9:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unk
Size: 
60
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Bike with Yellow Tires. Stands out!

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?: 
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?: 
Daily
Incident Description: 
Inside job of some low-life who lives within the building since the cable was cut clean through.

2010 Mercier Kilo TT

Location

Roscoe Village
3706 N. Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 6:34pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition only scratches were from locking it up. Houndstooth bar pad.

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?: 
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?: 
over night.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on my back porch. only people living in the building or people driving through the ally would have been able to see it. Someone took a large 2x4 and broke off the rail on the porch that the bike was U-locked to. happened between mid night on the 10th and 9 am on the 11th.

Serene classic diamondback

Location

5816 n spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 5:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Aef10c002438
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new 26 wheel size quick release wheels comfort seat, pink girls bike

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 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 months
Incident Description: 
I think someone came on my back porch and stole my bike

Schwinn

Location

Sip coffee house at grand/ashland
grand ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 5:28am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
shit
Size: 
im 6foot
Color: 
baby blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
was a little used but was a vintage frame with W-bars and leather handles

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 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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I was having dinner at Sip and I went out afterwards and was going to pick up my bike in the morning. The thief cut the fence that it was locked up to and took teh U-lock and everything.

Cannondale Quick 5

Location

Castaways at North Ave. Beach
North Ave and Lakeshore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Jet Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Clear sticker which provided contact information regarding point of purchase. (Dan's Bike Shop, Berwyn, IL)

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?: 
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: 
Stolen from the southwest corner of the Castaway's bike lockup area.

ClockWork BlackBerry Windsor

Location

2817 West Belden. Milwaukee and Belden outside Cafe Mustache
Milwaukee and Belden
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
61 cm
Color: 
Blackberry
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
6 month old bike. White water bottle holder. Included a Red Nutcase helmet with white stripe and two white sharks on the sides. Stolen from Milwaukee and Belden outside Cafe Mustache.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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 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 locked to a street sign outside Cricket Wireless at corner of Milwaukee and Belden. Locked with a ULock with frame and front tire with helmet. Helmet was a red nutcase with white stripe and 2 white sharks. I was gone for two hours and returned to missing bike. I checked the sign and noticed that it was removeable from the base. I spoke with employees of Cricket store and they said a few bikes had been stolen from that location recently. Please let me know if you have any information.

Trek 7100

Location

Bike was stolen in Oregon, IL.
Parkview Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 10, 2011 - 10:41am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK2114526
Size: 
22.5 frame, 700 wheel
Color: 
Blue/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 8 years old but in very good physical condition, other than needed maintenance. Visually, appeared near new.

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 inside garage and not locked at time of theft.
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from an open garage, not locked at time of theft.

Schwinn Riverside

Location

6561 west addison
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26" Women
Color: 
Black with Pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, Pink accents on body and seat. Pink rims with thick white wall tires

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was chained to the front porch with lock and chain and was taken at around 1:30 am. There is a big bush in front of the house that blocks the view of the street and thats where my daughter parked her bike this time.

trek lexa s

Location

bike racks in loading dock area at 200 W. Madison, Chicago
200 West Madison st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu339c1023f
Size: 
medium - women's
Color: 
grey and green, bright green handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Had saddle bag. Water bottle cage holder and mount for odometer, but no distinguishing features.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hrs or less
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack in loading dock area for the building at 200 W. Madison. The building provides the racks for employees of the building. I locked it at approximately 8 a.m. When I left building around 12:15, the bike was gone. I reported it to building security. There are security cameras, but building could not tell me if they saw the theft.

Fuji Newest 3.0 Road Bike

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 North Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 7:40am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ICFJ10F00653
Size: 
Men's Small 46-47 cm
Color: 
Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is almost brand new. Has a semi large Cannondale bag containing tire levelers, chain oil and maps, underneath the seat. The seat is an add-on; a women's Terry seat.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Approx. 2 hours from the time last seen
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with another bike on a bike rack outside the main entrance to Lincoln Park. Cable was wrapped through both tires and around the frame. Cable was cut and other bike was not stolen.

Norco Spade

Location

Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 8:02am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
"mtbVegan" logo in white on top tube, along with a piggie road sign sicker - like the crosswalk signs only with a pig.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 5 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to work and happened to check for the bike on a break and saw that it was gone.

Felt F65

Location

North Beach near Castaways
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2011 - 12:50pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
HT388270
Color: 
Yellow Black red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow Red and Black. Red wall tires Aluminum arm rest with pads

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The Felt F65 is pictured on the left. Had locked up with the K2 on the bike path right next to Castaways on North Beach. I didnt have a Ulock yet so had a Kryptonite cable ran through the back tires, frame, and removed front tires. I had the tire rod with me to both bikes so they must have had extra ones with them.

Electra Ticino

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

Location

Gleacher Center
450 N. City Front Plaza Dr.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Womens size
Color: 
Brownish Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new condition Electra Ticino. Brownish gray color with brown wrapped handlebars. The front fender was removed, but the back fender was/is still in place. Very minor scratches on lower parts of frame. Loose white reflector on handlebars.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Very new Electra Ticino bicycle stolen in front of Gleacher Center at 450 N Cityfront Plaza between the hours of 10am and 12:15pm. Bicycle was locked to bike rack, but both bicycle and lock (U-lock + cable) were gone when revisiting the location a couple of hours after locking it up. The bicycle is grayish brown, with brown leathery wrapped handlebars. The most distinguishable feature on the bike is that it is missing its front fender, but the back fender is still installed. There are also minor scratches along the bottom piping of the bike frame where the paint has worn off. There is a loose white front reflector on the handlebars and the front brake needs tightening.

2009 TREK 7000

Location

Green City farmers market
1790 n clark st,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU325C3151D
Size: 
17" frame; 700c wheel size
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition (2 years old). Had a sticker on the main frame with numbers from a triathlon.

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 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?: 
45 mins
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a metal fence around 10:30 by the green city market at 1790 n clark street on saturday july 9th. I used a U-lock to lock the frame of the bike to the fence. I came back approximately 45 mins later - the bike was gone & the lock was attached to the fence & secured. There were many other bikes locked to the fence at this time and many people in the area.

khs flite 100

Location

tech, Northwestern university
sheridan street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two dents on top tube. Crane creek brake levers and tectro brakes. Size 58.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
all day
Incident Description: 
Locked outside tech. Stolen with ulock

Windsor Fens

Location

Sign post outside of office building
328 S Jefferson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2011 - 1:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old, but in excellent condition. Drops. Power grips on pedals. Minor paint blemishes. One spoke in front wheel kept getting loose, such that bouncing it on the front wheel would cause it to make some vibrational noise.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked up my bike around 10:30am, outside of my office. I left the office around 8pm that day. I found no sign of my bike whatsoever. No broken lock, nothing. I don't know how it was stolen or what happened to it.

Trek 1.5 WSD 58 Blue 09

Location

Oak Street Beach
1000 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 8, 2011 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU297C0049D
Color: 
White & Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old bike in excellent condition. Two water bottle holder attachments along with an under the seat, black Bontrager storage container.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
Bike was locked up at 1:30pm and noticed gone at 4:30pm (3 hrs)
Incident Description: 
I believe the lock was picked and then the bike was stolen. It was locked to a metal fence along the lakeshore path at Oak Street Beach.

Miyata 912

Location

2238 W Charleston St - from the alley garage behind house
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 7:21am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium - 19 or 20" frame
Color: 
Blue and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in excellent condition. Distincitve blue and black paint job with crossing color pattern on horizontal bar. 1989 Model - one of the top bikes of the era (at least from Miyata). Has a sticker on it from the bikeshop I purchased it from in Indiana in 1989. Brake cables are hidden inside frame tube. Shimanao Ultegra components.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was secured to a hanging bike rack in the garage for several weeks. Thief got in and took it
Incident Description: 
Possible garage door was left open or thief lifted off track. Not clear at this point. Nothing else in garge was stolen - just the kickass bike I've had for 22 years. Loved that bike. Probably not worth a ton to the average person but I planned to keep it forever.

Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 29er

Location

Lakewview East (Belmont/Lakewood)
3133 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 1, 2011 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
P9GB60297
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Ti Pab (Beige and Black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In great shape since I had only owned it for 14 months. I installed Vittoria Randonneur Cross road tires on the bike. There is a wear mark underneath the cross-bar that was caused by my storage rack.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was locked in my garage the entire 14 months that I owned the bike.
Incident Description: 
My bike was sitting on the top portion of a virticle storage rack. I personally installed a 6" long metal peice that was screwed to the cinderblock in my garage. I then looped my U-Lock through this peice to my bike frame. I then had a cable looped through the tires and through an older bike (Trek 4500, on the lower portion of the storage rack) and linked the cable back to the U-Lock. They unscrewed the metal peice and took everything.