Recent Reports

Muni Mula

Location

X-Sport fitness
230 W. North St.,
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 26, 2010 - 2:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26 inch female
Color: 
purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition w/ some minor scratches, purple metallic paint on the frame and yellow on the front wheel struts, straight handlebars that currently have forward-projecting resting points, also grips that have a rest for your palms, a water bottle holder, 21 speed, quick release tires.

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?: 
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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked next to 2-3 other bikes at the same location. No one in the gym or the parking garage reports anything abnormal but no one had their eyes open at all near the scene.

Novara Bonita

Location

REI
1466 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
13"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition. Pink Kris King Headset. Fox R100 Fork Easton Carbon Handlebar

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?: 
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?: 
In my locked apartment for 3 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from my locked apartment but my apartment was not BROKEN into. Whoever stole my bike also stole my laptop! My landlord had shown my apartment but said that he did not leave the people alone in my apartment. He was trying to make it clear that he has no idea how it happened. When I came back home, one of the locks to my door was locked but not the other...fishy...Help!!!

Vintage Schwinn Speedster

Location

2647 N Hampden Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was in fair condition. New tires, rust on the body and fenders. Gear shifter is broken.

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?: 
3-5 hours
Incident Description: 
I have parked the bike in the same location for a while with no issues. Someone must have noticed it and cut the lock and took the bike.

2009 Schwinn Sierra 7

Location

Ravenswood
Hermitage & Sunnyside
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
HUA08G04630
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer blue Schwinn Sierra 7, size XS. Tag label with the name "Mario" under the seat.

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?: 
~5 Minutes
Incident Description: 
I placed my bike in between two building on Sunnyside and ran a quick errand. Came back shortly and it was gone.

2001 Bianchi Veloce

Location

Stolen from in front of Safeway Grocery Store
4th and King Streets
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK254143T
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
Celeste (light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Celeste Veloce triple -- the classic Bianchi light green (instead of yellow) with black carbon fork, gel (extra spongy) white handle bar tape and an all black Selle Italia womens manganese railed saddle. It had bright blue original Mavic rims with the original Veloce hubs. Besides the saddle, the stem - shorter ITM stem and Shimano pedals were also non original. It last had on it a Record chain, a niterider headlight, water bottles. All gearing was Campagnolo Veloce triple or better (minus the pedals). I did have an National Bike Registration sticker on the seat tube. It also had a Missing Link Coop sticker in addition to the original Bianchi Reparto Corse and Chromo Lite badging. It is a 49 cm bike, the top tube is slightly but noticeably sloped to a 46 actual seat tube height.

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 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?: 
15 mins
Incident Description: 
Locked bicycle to bicycle rack to get groceries at Safeway. When I returned it was gone. Filed Police report with San Francisco Police Department Report #091214133. $500 Reward for the safe return of bicycle.

Felt F-90

Location

happy villiage
1106 N Wolcott Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
0465580077
Size: 
53
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
pristine, Carbon fork, carbon seat post, thin wall aluminum frame, black plastic pedal cages, red handle bars

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?: 
2 days- it was stolen off of my front porch, the theif jumped the front gate and unscrewed the hand rail and took the bike and the lock leaving my hand rail hanging.
Incident Description: 
the bike was stolen off of my front porch, it was locked (frame and front wheel) It happened within 2am and 5am on april 23 2010.

Trek Soho S

Location

Edgebrook Metra Station
5438 W. Devon Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 2:17am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU324C1983C
Size: 
17" frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Soho S with fenders.

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?: 
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?: 
11 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a sign post at the north end of the east parking lot (off Kinzua St) at the Edgebrook Metra Station. Kryptonite lock to the back wheel and frame. Bike and lock were missing. Bike is a black Trek Soho S with fenders and a back rack.

Fuji Boulevard, mid-eighties.

Location

northbound Ashland bus line, Waveland stop.
Waveland and Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bike (bought 1985) with black leather seat, in good condition. Brakes were worn down, kind of squeaky. Tires looked a little worn, but were still strong.

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?: 
2 days, regularly checked
Incident Description: 
I had locked the bike to a fence in front of a dental office in a residential neighborhood. I had checked it in the evening before going home. When I came out to unlock it in the morning, it was missing, along with the lock. The fence did not appear damaged.

Kona Paddy Wagon 2009

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

Location

Moksha Yoga Center
700 North Carpenter
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm frame
Color: 
Mint green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new (bought in Feb 2010); had removable rear fender; Rapid Transit Cycle Shop sticker on frame; yellow Continental tires; fixed gear with single speed hub removed; paint on right top tube spelling out "paddy wagon" was slightly scraped.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
U-lock was broken and taken with bike, as well as the cable lock which was around the front tire. It happened very quickly, within an hour and a half, while I was in a yoga class.

2010 KHS Urban Soul

Location

Carmen and Clark, Andersonville
5204 N. Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 19, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mediun
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, shiny blue with tan leather saddle and handles.Kenda K196 700X26C 30 TPI tires and black spokes.Has/had a black sticker on frame that said, "You'd look hotter in a helmet."

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 nights
Incident Description: 
I've repeatedly parked my bike here at the corner of Carmen and Clark streets in Andersonville overnight. The single bike rack was located directly under a lamp post, next to a restaurant in a medium-traffic area of the neighborhood. I parked it here Sunday afternoon around 3pm with my new Kryptonite lock through the tire and frame and saw it again Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. on my way to work. Returning Wednesday evening around 7:30 p.m., the bike and lock were completely gone. Jerks.

Custom Wheel

Location

Work
33 North LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
xxxxx
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom Wheel - Kore hub (red letters on silver body, low flange), Mavic Rim (silver), Kore skewer (annodized bronze lever)

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Custom front wheel stolen off bike. Not a lot of time to take it, so was probably observed locking the bike and the F*&&*$#$&*# AS90943e HOLE who took it just stepped up, took off wheel and disappeared. Other bikes that I'm familiar with along that stretch of LaSalle were missing seats and wheels (which they usually aren't), so either there has been a recent problem with this and people are being more careful, or the A$$ H01@ who took it was doing a quick rip-off all the way down the block. Silver Kore low-flange hub with annodized bronze QR lever. Silver Mavic rim.

Scattante R-560 2007

Location

854 W Montrose Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
py7010723
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It Paint scratches on the brakes and minor paint scratches on the frame. Has a black rack on the back.

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 a parking meter.

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?: 
1.5 - 2 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a parking meter through the front wheel and frame using a U-Lock. The back wheel and frame was also secured using a cable. I went to a party at the residence for about 1.5-2 hours and stepped out to the local grocery when I realized the bike was gone. A piece of the lock was left on the ground, and it was clearly cut apart. The area is pretty high traffic, and it was taken in broad day light.

Affinity LoPro

Location

west town
erie and noble
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
mat black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a pursuit style bike, it has a colnago fork, blue chris king headset, gold radial laced deepV on the front, pink deepV on the back, pink seatpost, blue plastic seat, blue toestraps, riser bars with green grip, gold cranks.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
couple days
Incident Description: 
Was stolen during the day between 10am and 3pm. the sign it was locked to was cut or unbolted and the bike along with the krypto chain was taken

Flat Black Specialized hardrock

Location

Apartment complex
4131 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
medium size
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a flat black specialized hardrock frame with red 6 spoke wheels and redpepper handle grips

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?: 
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?: 
Bike was secured inside a storage locker inside an aparmtent complex and locker door was broken open.
Incident Description: 
Someone within my building broke the tabs to the door of my locker in storage and the bike was stolen. No other bikes in the locker area were messed with.

Trek 7200

Location

Harlem Metra Station Berwyn, IL
Stanley & Harlem
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
utu20c0279a
Size: 
25"
Color: 
Black/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had 2 years of heavy use. Was dirty. Best distinguishing feature was a trek black wire mesh "Interchange" basket that mounted on the rear rack (the size and look of a handheld grocery basket. See: http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1454&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C15%2C411%2C477&iProductID=1454.

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 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?: 
Left at 8 a.m. and fund stolen at 5 p.m. same day
Incident Description: 
I left bike at Metra train station (Harlem Avenue station) in Berwyn at 8 a.m. on Thursday April 15th. When I returned around 5 p.m. the bike was gone. I had a kryptonite U-lock with a large cable. My mistake was to just use the cable to lock both wheels and frame. In other words, even though I used a u-lock, I only attached the u part to the bike rack which was attached to the cable that was wrapped around the frame and both wheels. All the thieves had to do was clip the cable and my bike was gone. One issue is that the bike rack is one of those wavy black metal ones with the thick pipes, making it very difficult to get my u lock looped around and attached to the frame. Also, note that my bike, while only 2 years old, was not the fanciest bike out there and had alot of dirt on it. At the time, I couldn't imagine it would have any value to a thief to risk going to jail for it. How wrong I was and sorry I am for making that assumption. This is the second bike i've had ripped in 3 years and will never ride anything to train but the dumpiest rustiest bucket i can find. woo hoo, the thieving swine win again.

Rear Alexrims DA22 laced to Surely hub, Bontrager Hard Case tire, Surely 17t track cog (3/32)

Location

Rockwell Brown Line stop on Rockwell (east side of the street)
4650 Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
700c
Color: 
Silver rim, silver hub, silver cog, black and grey tire
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, cleaned regularly

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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
Incident Description: 
Somone loosened both 15mm track bolts and two 10mm bolts on the chain tensioners and removed the wheel. They would have to have had tools for this theft. The thief is most likely a fixed gear rider. This occurred in broad day light with pedestrian and vehicle traffic around. The bike is a Surely Steamroller, Boston Baked Bean color, bie has both front and rear fenders. Feel free to contact me if you have any information. Thanks.

Nishiki Road Bike

Location

Apartment Building
Barry
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
? don't know, I'm 5'8 and it fit perfectly.
Color: 
Silver, painted over
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame painted silver, Nishiki logo on front, quick release front and back, black/gray camoflouge handle tape.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Was locked to the inside of fence in a decent neighborhood. Two other bikes at the scene but not touched.

80's fixed gear Takara

Location

Charles Garcia
23rd street and Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 7:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Chipped bule paint, bull horns with green oury grips, selle seat and post.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
no longer then 5 mins
Incident Description: 
Left in front of apartment building for 2mins while i went up to grab my camera charger and then it was gone.

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Lincoln Park
Clybourn and Southport
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Black/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Schwinn Ranger, black frame with red front suspension.

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?: 
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 was locked to a bike rack with a cable padlock, and was stolen along with the lock.

K2 Astral 3.0 2008-2009 (custom modded)

Location

In front of Columbia College of Chicago's Dance Center
1306 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
K2 Sizing Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Only original parts were the frame/fork and brake calipers. Brand new Selle Italia Filante seat and Ritchey Comp seat post, Vuelta Starlite wheels, Shimano 8 speed/triple brakes (black), Shimano crankset, Ritchey Comp stem.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
For roughly an hour it was locked through the front wheel and frame to bike rack. Kryptonite cable looped around wheels/seat post.
Incident Description: 
Bike, U-lock, and both cable's were all missing when I got out of class.