Recent Reports

Diamondback - Insight

Location

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
5'10"
Color: 
Black and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black metal rack above the back wheel and a red elastic net to hold packages. White rack for bottle installed on the tube below the handlebar. It was chained to a rack 40 feet north from the Chicago Institute of Art, on Michigan Avenue.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the rack at 9:20am at Michigan Ave and Monroe St. When I got out of my office, I did not find the bicycle where I had locked it.

Mercier Kilo WT

Location

Harlem Avenue Green Line L Stop
1100 North Blvd.
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
62 cm (big!)
Color: 
Emerald Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Black rack time rack, black fenders, shimano SPD pedals. Black sugino cranks, black handlebar tape, blacks Tekto brakes and silver levers. Chromoly 520 sticker on downtime and McDonalds Cycle Center sticker and serial no. on frame.

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen in daytime near busy greenline L stop in bucolic Oak Park amid many other bikes. This is a large bike with clip less pedals, so someone else probably would look a little awkward riding it unless it's a 6' 5" thief. Apparently another bike theft was attempted but they "only" we're able to steal the wheels.. Same day same rack.

Windsor The Hour

Location

Old town pour house
Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black with white wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fixed gear black bike, top tube cover. Rear wheel is deeper the the front. Short handle bars (white with black oury grips) no brakes

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I believe the cable was cut and then taken along with the bike.

Fuji Absolute 3.0

Location

Home
1152 n milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black, White Type and Blue tape on bars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly New. Black bike with white type, bright blue taped handlebars, removable rack on back.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
I had a few subletters at my apartment this summer while I was away for business. My bike was taken by one of the 3 subletters.

Cannondale Bad Boy Fatty Rigid 9

Location

Corner of Dayton Rd. & Wisconsin
1874 N. Dayton Rd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
NM91214
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very new. All black paint. Cannondle written in black paint on cross bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
My 2012 Cannondale Bad Boy Fatty 9 hybrid bike was stolen. It was locked to a stop sign at the corner of Dayton Rd. & Wisconsin using a u-lock device. The sign was on the SW corner of the intersection. The thieves pulled out the sign in the middle of the night to take the bike. The bike is all black and in new condition. It has Cannondale written in black matte paint on the cross bar. The u-lock was a small orange kryptonite brand lock that still may be attached to the bike.

Fuji

Location

1137 E Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used. U lock possibly still around the neck. Fender on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
2-3 hours
Incident Description: 
Left apartment for

GT Nomad

Location

1631 W. Le Moyne St., unit #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
IDT61075779
Size: 
small
Color: 
Silver/Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. has a computer and lights on the front and back. V-brakes, city slick tires.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
4 months total, 1 week since last rode.
Incident Description: 
The bike was between the main building and the detached garage under the stairs. the bike was on a stand up bike rack with cable combo lock that was anchored to the garage wall. The bike was locked through the frame. The cable was cut with metal cutters (which was left on site). this is not visible from the street or the alley. I went to the get the paper this morning and notice our front gate was open and there was a bike on the sidewalk. thought it might be friends of the neighbors. There was also a $1 bill on front stoop. When I went to drive to work and walked out back noticed some wire/metal cutters and then noticed bikes were gone.

Cannondale F900

Location

1631 W. Le Moyne St., unit #2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
kg0938843334905nd46xl
Size: 
XL 26" wheels
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Avid Disk brakes, Custom wheel set (Velocity Aeroheat rims with White Industry Disk Brake hubs), Cateye Computer, WTB saddle, Shimano PD-M45 pedals, Axiom Spark front light, Planet Bike Superflash Tail Light.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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 on a stand up bike stand with cable combo lock that was anchored to the garage wall
Incident Description: 
The bike was between the main building and the detached garage under the stairs. the bike was on a stand up bike rack with cable combo lock that was anchored to the garage wall. The bike was locked through the frame. The cable was cut with metal cutters (which was left on site). this is not visible from the street or the alley. I went to the get the paper this morning and notice our front gate was open and there was a bike on the sidewalk. thought it might be friends of the neighbors. There was also a $1 bill on front stoop. When I went to drive to work and walked out back noticed some wire/metal cutters and then noticed bikes were gone. I don't have the serial # but the bike is registered with the city.

Biria

Location

house
1734 west wabansia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
K01233557
Size: 
55
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White wheels black seat and handle bars

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?: 
3 days

2010 Kona smoke

Location

Clyborn metra station
2001 n Ashland ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
i110803472
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A couple a years old. Some wear but still looking pretty good

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked outside of the clyborn metra

Free Spirit - Greenbrier

Location

CTA red line - Bryn Mawr stop bike rack
1125 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Many dings on body. Front fender is turned slightly to the right. The bast and chain are rusty. There is a u-lock holder attached to the frame. Has original old-school brakes - all original parts, nothing has been updated.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked at the bike rack on the South side of the street in front of the Bryn Mawr red line stop. I'm pretty sure that the lock was cut. There was no lock at the scene and I am very diligent about checking to make sure that my lock is locked to my bike properly. My bike was left there for 3 days (2 nights over night). I had not checked it since I left it Wednesday morning. I immediately noticed it was missing when I came to retrieve it Friday evening after work.

GT Tachyon

Location

Lake view
425 w surf st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
00038675941120
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Purple and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition. Has red back light and reflectors. Has small sticker that says reside 301. It's purple but has white designs. There are black attachments for bike lights on the handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was locked in the afternoon on Monday. 12 to 15 hours after.
Incident Description: 
My bike was chained to my boyfriends bike through the frame and tires. His bike was locked with a u-lock and was fine. They cut the chain that held my bike to his secure bike and left the chain next to his bike. Both bikes were locked to a metal pole. The bikes were locked right outside my apartment building which has a bright blue awning that practically lights up the whole area. I've left my bike outside many times before and my neighborhood has seemed safe enough.

2011 Trek 1.5 C H2

Location

655 W. Grace St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU261C0254F
Size: 
62 inch M-frame
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike was just purchased in May of 2012 so it is in excellent condition minus the few scratches that come with city biking. The tires are Gatorskin 700x23, and I also have LED lights mounted on the handlebars as well as underneath the saddle.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I work at a bar, and distinctly remember locking up my bike when I got off work and arrived home around 1:00am. When I woke up for class the next morning and went outside at 7:30am my bike, as well as 1 other belonging to my partner was stolen. There were no marks on the metal fencing that I locked the bike to that would suggest the use of a saw, and the Kryptonite U-lock that I used is not supposed to be able to be cut through.

Trek Cobia

Location

Racine Plumbing
Lincoln Ave and Kenmore
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Orange/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with 29 inch wheels. Orange/black coloring and disc brakes.

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 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?: 
5 hours

K2R comfort women's bike

Location

Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
46
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue K2R 46" women's comfort bike in good condition, some scratches on the downtube, there is a bell with a compass on the handlebar - v brakes front and back- michelin City tires with reflective band in front

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

Gary Fisher Wingra

Location

Vines Bar
Clark and Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54-58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a black Gary Fisher Wingra bike in good condition. There were a couple nicks on the handle bars but otherwise in great shape. The bike had a water bottle holder but was otherwise stock. Shimano compenents, etc.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack, along with several other bikes. We came out of the restaurant in front of Wrigley (on Clark and Waveland) and the cable was cut and the bike, gone. The other two bikes were still there.

Felt sr81

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Blue With White Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Attached to the left handlebar is a phone holder, attached to the right is a mace holder and a cadence monitor. It has markings on it for Hartley's Bicycle Shop in Hinsdale

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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 hours

Specialized Langster

Location

West Loop
120 N. Green St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
medium sized (56 I believe
Color: 
Gun metal/dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. It has small dings. Rough tape job. Bull horn handles on an upward angle. Only has front Brake. A red flashing light in the back. Tires are different. Gatorskin in the back.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Over night
Incident Description: 
I had the bike locked in front of my building.

Trek

Location

Kinzie Chop House/ Kinzie St showrooms
400 N Wells st
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was it excellent condition. Low seat/ black. Little green stoppers on the tire. Silver lines on the tires. Full tread. Not worn much at all. Village cycle sticker on it. Reflector on the left handle bar.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
All day. But I went out at saw it there at 3:30p. When I left work at 5:15p it was gone.
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up all day. Some one must have cut the lock or pulled it apart. It was through the front wheel, frame and fence it was attached to. Happened between the hours of 3:30p and 5:15 pm. It is an open area however, under the stairs leading up to the brown line by the merchandise mart. In front of Kinzie Chopehouse.

Giant Boulder SE, Womens, Model # 331553

Location

Home
814 W ALDINE AVE
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
CA8A9063
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Buttercream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Had a water bottle holder and a kickstand.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was hanging in a one-car garage, which was either broken into or accidentally left open for a short period of time.