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Location

Residential property
removed by admin.
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like-new. Pitlocked wheels: Mavic Open Pro, Continental 4000S tires, black spokes, Deore XT hubs. Koobi saddle on vertical suspension post. Sora road shifters. Silver Bontrager cranks with toe clips. Black cork handlebar tape. Fenders.

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 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?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
Wheels are locked to the frame with pitlocks. Not sure what the thief is going to do about that... Last seen at 6PM night previous, gone in the morning. Kryptonite mini was cut through to steal the bike.

Klein Reva V

Location

Multi unit apartment building (in the garage)
3113 W. Lawrence C401
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Red (vulcan ember)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Deep scratch on the underside of the top tube from loading the bike onto a car carrier. Some small scratches on the top tube and down tube near the step from where the kryptonite lock hits it while locked up. The left break lever has a minor scratch and the handlebar tape in that area is slightly frayed.

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?: 
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?: 
All the time, as this is my bike storage area.
Incident Description: 
I came home to discover bike missing. Many bikes have disappears from my building as of late. No signes of forced entry. Likely an inside job.

Kona Stinky 2002

Location

China Town Chicago
Archer and 22nd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 11:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Orange 20"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is Large, and orange with thick tires and deal suspension. It has a Saluki Cycles sticker on the front and underneath has a sticker that Says Bike surgeon. I Havn't seen Many kona Stinky's in Chicago so it Sticks out.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
10 minutes I just ran in to get some bubble tea.
Incident Description: 
It was the middle of the day and I stopped in china town to grab one of those chinese bubble tea smoothies. I locked my bike outside to a pole on archer which was a pretty busy streed. When I came out the lock was cut and it was gone.

State bicycle co- Zombie Stomper

Location

wilson and broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new! lime green fixed gear not a mark on it. black handel bars, tires say "state" on them along with a silver rim.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
between 2pm and 6pm
Incident Description: 
bike was in a locked apartment in the wilson and broadway area. house was broken into and my bike was the only one taken!

Nashbar Single Speed 29er - Gold

Location

Northwestern Hospital - Fienburg building
251 E Huron
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 Weeks old. Not a mark on it. Single Speed 29er Bicycle. Upgraded components - Easton E30 handle bars; Bontrager Race Lite Stem; Hayes Nine Hydraulic Disc Brakes, Small red light mounted under seat post; NiteRider Minewt light (without battery pack); Shimano SPD pedals. Had a logo on downtube that was taped on that reads "fumanchu" and a small mustache on headtube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours - 3PM - 11PM
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen outside the starbucks in the Fienburg Pavilion at Northwestern Hospital. The lock was cut (clean cut) and left at the scene. The other bike locked to the post wasn't taken.

Cannondale CAAD9 cyclocross

Location

1322 N. Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
47" (I think)
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is a white Cannondale CAAD9 cyclocross Pony Shop team bike (yellow pony shop logo/markings on the white frame). Unlike the picture that I post, the bike now has black tape on the handlebars. It may still have the bag under the saddle with my flat tire kit.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Always
Incident Description: 
My attic apartment was burglarized on 11/3/11 sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. They came in through the window, but carried everything out through the back door, so there shouldn't be any obvious damage to the bike.

Woman's Schwinn

Location

5541 S Everett ave
5541 S Everett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 4:16am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright blue with flower decor

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 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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Must have been stolen. I've locked it to the same place for weeks.

Raleigh Detour Hybrid

Location

FFC on Clinton and Madison - Locked on the racks near the front
Madison and Clinton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
A0895347
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Topeak rack in the back, rubber side grips on handlebars, front and back lights. Specialized odometer. Bike is three years old. Has a bit of wear.

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?: 
75 minutes
Incident Description: 
I can only imagine that someone had a cable cutter and they cut the cable and ran with the bike. It was surprising because the front of FFC on Clinton is very busy at 5PM. They must have been very fast. Clerks in the front of FFC did not report seeing anything unusual. As a matter of fact, one of them has their bike parked out front as well.

Gold Mercier frame, pink Velocity deep-v wheels

Location

Hallway of my LOCKED apartment building.
1034 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
22 inch frame
Color: 
Gold & Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gold frame with no brand stickers/marks. Pink Velocity Deep-V rims. Tires have pink walls and black tread. Basic black pedals with plastic cages. Bicycle in good condition except hub on rear wheel loose & therefore chain unattached. Also, basic drop handlebars with black tape; tape torn open on one side in the front. One brake (front).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been sitting for three days; however, this is where the bike is stored every day in between use.
Incident Description: 
Because our apartment building is locked from the outside, I suspect it was stolen by a friend of one of my neighbors. This is unusual, however, considering all of the residents of the building socialize together regularly, save a few. Moreover, all of the residents and all of their bicycling friends store their bikes in this same hallway. What makes this theft especially strange is that my bicycle was definitely not the NICEST in the hallway - infact it was unridable due to the hub being broken. Although, my bicycle was definitely the NICEST LOOKING; the rest being mostly utility bikes in plain colors with standard parts. I suspect whomever stole it did so in order to sell the parts rather than ride it him/herself.

Woman's Schwinn Bike

Location

Outside apartment building
7 S Stolp Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 3:24pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, regular left 3 gear and right 7 gears.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was left out for the weekend, I usually bring it inside and the next day when I went to go ride my bike to school the bike was gone with the lock.

Giant Seek 2

Location

Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CQ101953
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Army Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Bought 2 months ago.

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
The image is of a generic giant seek 2 but mine was nearly new so it looked a lot like that. The only difference is that mine also had black fenders on it, no kick-stand. It was locked up outside with a newer u-lock w/flat key. when I went in to work for a couple hours. As of 1:30 it was there because I went out to lunch then. When I came back at 2:30 it was gone. Thieves had dismantled the street sign and stolen it lock and all.

Cannondale R400

Location

CUPPA Hall/UIC-Halsted Stop
412 S. Peoria Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, November 7, 2011 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black w/ yellow logos
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has Sun M13II wheels with Shimano 105 hubs. Worn to the aluminum on the drive-side chain stay.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
The bike was locked in this location for at least five hours and it is where I park the bike every day. There are many bikes parked here and, periodically, theft has been an issue. The bike was locked to heavy duty (immovable) scaffolding with a U-lock t
Incident Description: 
One of my friends saw my bike at its usual location just after noon. It had been parked there since 9:00a. When I left work at 5:15p the bike was gone.

2007 SCATTANTE R-330 FLATBAR ROAD BIKE

Location

Center on Halsted in front of Whole Foods.
3658 n Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
py6470237
Size: 
size 51
Color: 
gold/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had yellow tires and black transit rack in back. Looked pretty much new.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
About 1 hour.
Incident Description: 
I had cable thru frame and both wheels and pretty sure I had secured to bike rack. If so, then cable probably cut. If I mistakenly missed the rack when weaving the cable, bike could easily been lifted and taken.

Red Schwinn Breeze

Location

Harris Theater, Millenium Park
204 E Randolph
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult, medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and rear fender had stickers: HalfFast, Taino Divers, and a Che Sticker. Single speed. Bike had pale yellow detailing and was scratched in some places. Had a black front basket.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
90 min
Incident Description: 
I was stuck without the key to my lock so I had no choice but to hide my bike under the bushes. It was very hidden, but when I came back to get it it was gone.

Trek District

Location

Hyde Park
5455 S. Blackstone Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange rims, leather stripped from left handle bar. Should still have the lock on it.

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 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?: 
It was there at 9am and gone at 5pm when I went to use it again.
Incident Description: 
Somebody came and uprooted the parking sign in front of my apartment. After that they just took the bike along with the lock.

2008 Fuji Absolute 4.0

Location

942 West 34th Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF7L06125
Size: 
17" Frame (Small Womens)
Color: 
mAGENTA
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly New Condition. Had water bottle rack, rear lights, and small pouch for long trips. Magenta in color with FUJI ABSOLUTE 4.0 across 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Bike was being stored in secured gate within private residence. Gate was accidentally left open on Sunday November 6th from 3:30-4:00 PM and the bike was stolen.

Giant Cypress

Location

Lakeview
425 West Roscoe Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 3:35pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult, large.
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two 1/2 year old bike in great shape. I kept the seat with me so the nice seat w/post shock would be replaced by the thief or bike would be sold with no seat.

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?: 
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?: 
About two weeks.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in basement of my building. Person has been breaking in past several weeks and stole several bikes (bldg. didn't mention this until after my bike was gone). I do not have much information other than it was a gray, large size (I am 6'2") Giant Cypress men's hybrid that did not have the nice seat with post-shock. If it comes up for sale, plese contact me. Was stolen in past week. The area is supposed to be very secure. There is someone with a few extra bikes for sale out there...one of them is my Giant.

KHS Flite 100

Location

1634 N Wood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame with some dings and scratches. There was a Bern and Reckless Records sticker on the fram near the handlebar stem. Both wheels are Velocity Deep V's, back one is red and the front was red but it was stripped to look silver but has red spots near the spokes. The back wheel has a dent in the rim. There are black risers that are chopped from mountain bike bars with Ritchey grips.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
U-lock was sawed through. A saddle was stolen from another bike locked to the same fence.

Trek 7.3 FX

Location

1523 W. Fry St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, November 4, 2011 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~2 years old. black fenders. black rear rack. cork handlebar 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?: 
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?: 
A week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked with a new u-lock to a thick beam on my back porch. Someone came with a saw in the middle of the night and cut off the beam so they could take the bike. The post is missing as well as the bike. Wow.

1997 Lemond Zurich

Location

Home
Ravenswood at Foster
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 10:32am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed with Sram single speed crank, Nitto bullhorn handlebars (blue tape), short short quill stem, white industries rear wheel, dent on the bottom side of the down tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Someone left the gate to my courtyard unlocked. Someone came in, found the unmarked door to the stairwell, took bike and walked out.