Recent Reports

Scattante XLR Cross

Location

Algonquin
1606 E. Hyde Park Boulevard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 13, 2012 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
60 cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
CycloCross bike, black Scattante XLR Cross, Campagnolo Chorus group, Scirocco wheels,

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
Several bikes have been stolen in the same basement in the last few weeks.

Specialized Globe San Francisco 2

Location

842 W. Taylor St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rack on the back. Disc breaks.

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?: 
9:30-6:30
Incident Description: 
Front tire had Pinhead locked skewer. Rear tire was locked through frame to bike lock. Busy area. Several bikes near it.

handmade

Location

Marillac Social Center
212 South Francisco Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
26" rims
Color: 
black chipped paint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
handmade men's metal frame with black chipped paint. zebra fabric seat.

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?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
Lock was picked and bike stolen, lock is also missing.

Fuji Sagres

Location

Art intsute of chicago
Michigan ave and jackson
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26
Color: 
Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Hand bars with Bar phat wrapping. with a bar extension that had the headlight holder and odometer. there are scratches on the bike in various places, a tail light was on the back attach, the brand was a Blackburn 3M., the bike has Shimano shifters and brakes. the bike is a 2005 model year. and has sticker on it that reads "J&R Cycle Lombard, Agua Color

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?: 
4.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The bikes were stolen. like a snatch and grab, no witness and in front of a public place

Bianchi Nirone

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

Location

Irving Park
Spaulding and Warner
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
46
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly white with Teel accents and BIANCHI in large black lettering.

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?: 
The bike was in my apartment when it was taken. My apartment door was unlocked.
Incident Description: 
The bike was taken from my apartment between 5-7am. Someone walked into the apartment took the bike and walked out. The door was unlocked. My roommate may have left the door unlocked. They didn't take anything else, but the bike.

Cannondale Road Warrior 3

Location

apartment basement storage room
3421 N. Marshfield Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 9, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Maroon with white Cannondale letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased in 2008 with custom built components. Red men's medium size Cannondale road warrior. Components: Black Mavic brand wheels, Selle Black seat with company name and lettering. Specialized carbon fiber bottle holder, Group 105 Shimano shifters.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was lock for 3 days since it was last seen in a basement storage facility inside a padlocked storage compartment
Incident Description: 
I came home and went to the basement to open the door to the storage area on April 9th around 7 p.m. The door handle had been manipulated and the door was completely open. Of about 6 storage areas, mine was the only one where they had used a hammer or some other tool to smash the whole lock off the door. They stole 2 bikes-mine and my boyfriends Giant STP custom built bike with golden handlebars and pedals. The bikes were not locked to anything inside of the storage unit.

1994 GT outpost mountain bike

Location

Stolen out of the backyard at my apartment
1907 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, April 6, 2012 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
16" frame
Color: 
deep metallic red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
deep metallic red (not shiny), black and white GT symbols still on frame, blue and yellow human rights campaign sticker on top frame (HRC), flat rear fender attached to the seat post, U-lock holder attached to the lower frame, silver handle bar ends attached, original handle bar has moderate rust, current chain and cassette VERY rusty, front light attachment on handlebars

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?: 
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?: 
At this time 4 days over Easter weekend, but typically I use it daily
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a chain-linked fence in the backyard of my apartment with a U-lock. The fence was cut around my lock and my bike and lock are both missing. I've locked it here daily for almost 2 years, typically I lock it to the fence and the fence post but I was lazy through the winter was only using the fence itself. It is a great bike and my only mode of transportation. It is really dirty and beat up right now because I haven't tuned it up since winter riding. Please, if you see my bike, let me know.

Specialized Dolce Elite Compact

Location

3321 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 9, 2012 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602340824F
Size: 
51cm
Color: 
Black/White/Turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new, has black Shimano clipless pedals, 2 black and gray water bottle holders, a Topeak rack on the back with a U-lock and cable locked to the right side, mounting for a computer on the handle bars, mounting for a rear light above the rear reflector on the seat post, Kozy's Cyclery sticker on the frame, Sram components.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was in a locked basement of a 2 unit dwelling in a locked yard. In the 45 minutes between when my boyfriend took his bike out to run an errand and returned, the neighbor decided to do laundry and left the basement unlocked and 3 bikes were stollen, mine, an adult mountain bike (yellow Gary Fisher) and a child's bike. Four other bikes were left alone. The yard has a very tall fence with locks on both the street and alley side. The thief entered through one and had to cross the back yard to get to the rear facing, relatively obscured, basement door and somehow make off with 3 bikes of widely varying sizes. I can't imagine that both my bike (a small women's bike with clipless pedals), an adult men's mountain bike, and a child's bike were all ridden off from the scene.

TREK 4700 Blue/Silver

Location

FULTON AND JEFFERSON
Ristorante Isabella
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 9, 2012 - 3:14am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
TREK 4700
Size: 
26''
Color: 
Blue/SIlver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly New Trek in almost new condition scratches from heavy chain used to secure bike. No accesories, bent up water bottle cradle.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike reported stolen from city bike rack at Jefferson and Fulton in Chicago. Heavy duty bike chain and hardened steel lock missing with bike, lock has markings " Industrio ARGENTINA"

Giant STP

Location

Roscoe and Marshfield
Marshfield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 9, 2012 - 12:21pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GB8M1420
Size: 
L
Color: 
Grey with gold handlebars/pedals/stem
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new Giant STP bike with grey MAVIC rims, Pike fork, 20 mm axle, DT Swiss onyx hubs, Golden royal spank handlebars, golden answer stem, golden vp pedals, 10 speed x9 shram deraileur, thompson seatpost, race face crank set, 4 pistons hydraulic brakes. Many stickers on frame-Famous tattooist Tony Uno sticker on frame.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
indefinitely
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside of a locked storage unit in the basement of a courtyard building. The door of the basement was broken into, and the padlock that closed the storage unit was broken off of the door. This bike and another red Cannondale was stolen from the unit. The bike is custom built, with identifying stickers and parts.

Giant OCR2

Location

859 W ERIE ST APT 802
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 7, 2012 - 3:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches on the right side torn handle bar tape cut in the seat

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?: 
Weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from enclosed garage.

Specialized Allez Sport

Location

859 W ERIE ST APT 802
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
silver/black Shimano SPD

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?: 
Days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to another. Taken from enclosed parking area for the apartment complex.

Schwinn Speedster

Location

home
1403 Greenleaf St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, April 9, 2012 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
approx 23" frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
headlight bracket on the handlebars, front tire was "lumpy". Original Schwinn green/white seat. Brake shoes are more appropriate for a modern lightweight bike. Had a Kryptonite lock hanging from the handlebars. (The bike was in my back yard.)

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about one hour
Incident Description: 
I arrived home about 6pm, and left the bike in our back yard parked next to the corner of the house, thinking I would be headed back out in just a few minutes. I wound up getting busy and didn't get back out until about 7pm and discovered it gone.

2006 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Test Bike

Location

Locked to bike rack in bike room of building,U Lock cut.
3110 N. Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
#M5HJ23947
Size: 
xxl
Color: 
Kawasaki Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stumpjumper FSR Expert EXPERIENCE: XC TRAIL It's all about the trail (and riding as much of it as possible.) Each Stumpjumper FSR delivers awesome suspension and geometry in a lightweight and highly efficient package so the rider can find the flow on more of his/her favorite trail in any given afternoon. This sweet balance of trail competence and cross country speed may lead one to ask, "Is the Stumpjumper FSR a technical condition XC race bike or a fast all-mountain trail bike?" To which we answer, "Yes." Features Technical Specifications Geometry •FSR technology, M4 manipulated alloy frame with Transform Monocoque TT, sealed cartridge bearings, disc compatible, 120mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger, two sets of water bottle bosses •Fox Triad, custom on-the-fly three position switch: 1, Lock out; 2, Open; 3, ProPedal pedal assisting damping •Adjustable travel Fox Talas RL fork, 90-130mm, rebound, compression adjustment, lock out, alloy steerer •Lighter Avid Juicy 7, hydraulic disc brakes •Smoother shifting, lighter Shimano M570 LX, 9-speed shifters •Lighter Shimano M-760 XT, Hollowtech II, 2-piece crankset with XT BB Extra stuff I had put on the bike: SPOT MICRO HEADLIGHT, BRT 5 LED FLASH TAIL, PLANET BUTTON BLAK, BRIEF BLACK BAR END & EXT RESIN TEC PEDALS.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since the end of last summer/fall
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked securly to the bike rack in the building. A standard U lock with a coiled chain looped through both wheels, with lock through the rear tire & frame. Was cut with an electronic cutter. Culprit saw on video surveillance system with in the building.

Jamis Beatnik 2011

Location

Home front yard
Mclean ave and Mozart
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
U07U22078
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was only a year old, it in good condition, clear bmx pedals white tires white saddle & grip was white too frame light blue

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
less than 10 hours from last seen
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen in front of my yard it was lock with a U-lock (other u-lock) on the black metal fence.The theft cut the black metal fence with some kind of object.

Gavin FISSO 2011 Fixed Gear ChroMoly Steel Road Bike Single Speed

Location

Stroger Hospital Emergency Department
1901 W Harrison St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Flat Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost perfect condition. Bullhorn Handlebars c brown leather wraps and a brown leather 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?: 
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?: 
28 hours while I was on call...
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up at work in front of the emergency department at Stroger Hospital and worked my 28hr shift and then when I came out it was gone. Cable lock was missing with it.

Trek Montare Hybrid 2011

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo
North Cannon Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
768682147245
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, had side paniers and rack above rear wheel. At time of theft, had one step baby trailer attached to rear (blue baby trailer).

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?: 
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 stolen across from Lincoln park zoo. Had blue One Step Baby trailer attached at time of theft with kids red blanket and toys inside. Individuals saw a man racing off with bike and trailer.

Trek 700

Location

IN FRONT OF CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER
78 E WASHINGTON STREET
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTUOFC250T
Size: 
21"
Color: 
GREEN
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
FRONT, REAR, AND SADDLE CLAMPS, AN "EQUAL" SIGN STICKER, LOCK MOUNT ON SEAT POST

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?: 
2-3 HOURS
Incident Description: 
SOMEONE MUST HAVE CUT THE LOCK. THE BIKE STAND WAS ONE OF THE OLD SINGLE LOOP STANDS.

Canondale CAAD9

Location

Residential--taken from interior of apartment
Hamilton & Byron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 7:26am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. World Bicycle Relief sticker, and also a sticker from Millenium Park bike center.

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?: 
This is where it was generally kept each day
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen out of my basement.

Schwinn 26" Men's Ranger/Mountain Bike - Grey & Orange

Location

Outside Apartment Building
345 West Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Sorry, I didn't note the serial number down
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Grey & Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Bike bought and stolen in the summer of 2011. Had custom padded seat for comfort, multi-function night lights in the front and back and chain lock.

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?: 
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?: 
About 3 hours. I went up to see a friend who lives in the building and the bike was gone when I returned.
Incident Description: 
I believe that the thief/ves walked into the apartment building complex where my bike was locked to the bike rack, cut the lock, and threw/hung the bike over the fence that marks the boundary of the apartment community. Then they walked out to the other side (outside) of the boundary grabbed the bike off the fence and rode it away. If they had ridden the bike from the front of the building, the doorman would have seen them and tried to stop them.