Recent Reports

Specialized Hot Rock

Location

Residence
3101 Palmer Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
-1K0025
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Kid's Specialized HotRock 20", with single front SKS chromoplastic silver fender, white plastic basket, rear visibility flag and mounting bracket. 6-speed derailleur with twist shifter, v-brake front and rear

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 hours
Incident Description: 
I know I should know better. Left the kid's bike unlocked in the garage while we went to dinner. Returned to find our garage door kicked in and her bike gone. Filed a report with the 14th precinct - HW- 419428

1978 Schwinn Super Letour 12.2, SL1

Location

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 South Columbus Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y720162
Color: 
Scarlet red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition with new brakes. It had custom, upright style handlebars and a black comfort seat, as well as a red racing stripe on its front tire. It also had a bike rack on the back and a mirror on the handle bars, and a back light under the seat. It should have a Rudy's Bike Shop sticker on its frame.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked through the frame and both wheels to a light post at 280 S. Columbus Drive. It was in plain view of the front doors. When I came to fetch it near 4, all that remained of the Master Lock Cable with an Integrated Lock was parts of the key lock--it had been split in half and was left on the ground.

Jamis Beatnik

Location

home
1920 North Fairfield Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
61 cm seat tube
Color: 
Black with a white band on the downtube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black upright handlebars, well worn leather saddle, black saddlebag with brown leather straps, purple platform pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked (with a newer U-lock with a flat key) to the fence in front of my porch. Someone cut through the bar of the fence and lifted my bike right out.

Diamondback

Location

Waveland @ Halsted beside Howard Brown Elephant
Waveland & Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver, red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Average condition. Snap on tail light and cable lock holder along seat mount.

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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing after playing volleyball at the Center on Halsted between 7:15 - 10:15

Heritage Chicago Bike- City Bike

Location

451 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Small/Medium frame
Color: 
Blue and salmon/pink with cream fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Handmade custom bike- Blue body with salmon/pink spoke and chain guard, cream fenders. Brooks leather saddle and handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to 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 12 hours
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked up to a pole last night (Aug 21) and forgot to come back down and get it later to bring it up to my apartment. I came down this morning at 7:30am and the bike was completely gone.

Viner late 1970's Road Bike

Location

Potomac and Spaulding, storefront art studio
3300 W. Potomac
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
~60 cm
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a very tall road bike, vintage but clean with nice components. It has Phil Wood hubs and Campognolo parts, and the tape on the drop bars is shiny white.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Bike was locked in the back of my pickup truck bed. It had been there for 1-3 hours.
Incident Description: 
Our truck was parked in front of our art studio at 3300 W Potomac. My bike was in the back of our pick-up truck with the door to the hatch locked. Sometime between 3 PM and 5 PM someone picked the lock to the truck hatch and stole my bike and Kryptonite U-lock. It is a large, pink, old-school looking road bike. It is a fairly unusual looking frame in that it is so tall and well-maintained for its age. Note: The photograph of the bike I chose is not my actual bike.

Schwinn Sierra GS

Location

Chicago Field Museum west entrance
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
women's average size bike
Color: 
red and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was 13 years old, had a water bottle holder and rear taillight, kenda ironcap tires, a slightly torn seat cover, and lots of wear on the paint, a well-ridden bike. There is duct tape on the seat under the seat cover and mismatched grip shifts.

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?: 
8 hours during the work day
Incident Description: 
my bike was locked to the bike rack at the west entrance of the Chicago Field Museum while I was at work. I arrived around nine and when I left at 545 my bike was gone.

Schwinn

Location

3011 N. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is a women's older model ten speed(but does not look vintage). It is mostly black with red accents under the handle bars, under the seat, and the lettering on the frame. It has a sticker on the stem under the seat from Jay's Cycle Center 433 South Ave., Westfield NJ 232-3250. On the left side below the seat was a u-lock attachment bracket.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
It's been stored here for just over a month.

Giant Mountain Bike 24 speed - 2004 model

Location

Angie's Apartment
1447 W. Fletcher St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 10:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
largest mountain bike manufactured in 2004
Color: 
gray and gray/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is one of the biggest bikes I have seen out there. Tires are a year old. It has a not working speedometer on the bar. Seat is black and fraying slightly. It has 24 speeds.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I locked it up at approximately 10:30AM on Sept 19th
Incident Description: 
I live in a walk-up and in our backyard we have a door that is unlocked normally. It leads to the rest of the stairs and porches. There are five bikes in the basement area that is down the stairs and to the right of this entrance. I used my bike yesterday morning and locked the back wheel and frame with my u-lock. I came up the stairs and looked at the bikes, noticing mine was gone. There are four still there but mine is missing.

Giant Escape

Location

Apartment ground level parking
4827 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C92D6510
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Red & white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new - I purchased the bike on April 6 2013. Small dent on the G or the I letters of GIANT. My ULock is also attached to it.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
few days
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a fence in our apartment parking (4827 N Sheridan Rd). Bike was last checked on at 12:00AM August 19th. I went to check on the bike at 5:00AM on August 20th and the bike along with the ULOCK was missing. The fence had been cut. I have my reciepts of purchase.

2013 Jamis Satellite Sport Femme 48cm Sea Foam Blue/Green

Location

Apartment Complex
833 W. Buena Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
U133U12453
Size: 
Small Women's
Color: 
Blueish Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New, I never rode it. Perfect condition. I put three stickers of R.Blume art on the frame of the bike. They are abstract drawings. There is a black water bottle holder on the frame. I added an Allen Skewer Set (Black) onto the bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I had a ABUS Bordo Ecoution 6000 Black Folding Lock 90cm around the bike front wheel and frame attached to a metal fence outside my apartment at 833 W Buena st. (Irving and Broadway area). Many other bikes were locked to the metal fence. I last saw the bike coming home at 12am on 8/20 and it was gone when I went out to ride it at 1130am on 8/20. The fence had been sawed or sliced in some way and the bike and lock were completely removed. No other bikes were stolen. I had stored the bike there for 3 days and purchased it a few days before that. It was never used and in perfect condition. The only distinguishing characteristics are three art stickers I placed on the bike when I bought it of R.Blume abstract art. The lock may be difficult for them to remove and they may sell the bike in parts.

Specialized Sirrus

Location

Wicker Park
division and leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602110490H
Size: 
medium frame
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, only about four months of use. Has a bike rack that is connected to the seat rather than mounted on the wheel base. Lights attached on front and back. The lights are white plastic. Has a bottle holder, but no kick stand.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen before 10:00am on Sunday, but after Saturday afternoon. The bike was located inside my back porch which was enclosed.

KHS Urban Soul

Location

Dill Pickle Food Co-op
3039 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
D12503370
Size: 
medium
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, KHS Urban Soul, custom paint, stock pedals, seat & wheeks, rear facing 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Got distracted when I arrived at work and forgot to go back to lock my bike.

Schwinn High Plains (2004?)

Location

Barry Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No caps on the end of handle bar grips.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Last seen at about 8 or 9pm the night before. Woke up to find bike missing.

Schwinn Traveller

Location

Damen, Near Wicker Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rear rack on the back, extra wide female saddle, Fat tire bell on the right handlebars

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes

scattante americano 1

Location

Tribune Tower
435 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Single speed. Scratches on the bottom of the frame near the front wheel (from lifting it over a bike rack). Large colorful sticker on the front of the crossbar. drop handlebars with brown tape. Brown Origin8 brand 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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A maximum of 8 hours

Novara Metro

Location

Chicago Full Moon Jam
North Simonds Drive & Foster Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
small frame (fits 5'1" rider)
Color: 
red & silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
rear bike rack and black front & rear wheel splash guards, water bottle holder attached and u-lock still attached around the front vertical bar under the handlebars. Small tear in bike seat, number wheel on right gear shift is slightly torn and missing a small piece.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
roughly 3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked inside a roped off area at the Chicago Full Moon Jam just south of Foster Ave by the lakefront. Bike flipped upside down, along with several other bikes, within the roped off area, right next to expensive performance gear. Gear not taken, just bike. Bike was in place at 10:15pm. Organizers began taking down rope barriers for area and bike was gone by 10:30. Another bike, parked right next to mine (black, thin frame) was left in place and not claimed by anyone by the time all organizers were ready to leave & park nearly empty. It's possible the owner of the black bike took mine by mistake, but also likely owner of black bike just forgot about it. Black bike i being held by event organizers.

2013 Kestrel RT-1000

Location

Parking Lot North side of Westgate
1111 Westgate St
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59 cm
Color: 
Black/Red/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4 month old Black/Whit/Red Kestrel RT-1000 all carbon, 59 cm size with Vuelta Team SL wheels, Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires, Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals, Specialized Avatar comp gel saddle, Tacx Tao water bottle cages

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike carrier in a crowded open air parking lot near end of Wright ride this Sunday. Left bike for approximately one hour, when I returned the bike lock cable was cut and bike was gone. I immediately filed a report with Oak Park police.

Trek 7.2

Location

6316 N. Rockwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTH100C0727G
Size: 
25"
Color: 
dark Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rack on the back for Co-Pilot Child seat (child seat on wife's bike stolen at the same time). Kryptonite gray U lock was attached. Swedish Covenant Hospital light was attached in the front.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
2 bikes stolen from the garage- garage door may or may not have been open. Neighbors saw garage open. found closed when we arrived. Neighbors saw 2 caucasion males with long blond pony tails ride off on them.

Raleigh

Location

Reza's Restaurant
W. Berwyn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
For a woman between 5' and 5'5
Color: 
Royal Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A few scratches but other than that it is in good condition.

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 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 days but I saw it there yesterday
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a street sign next to Reza's restaurant. It was there for about a week, but I checked on it every day since I live across the street. I saw it there yesterday afternoon. The lock was cut and left at the scene with the helmet.