Recent Reports

IRO, Mark V

Location

Outside of Ronny's
Around California and North Point
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 11, 2010 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Black frame with blue and pink accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-The frame is black with electrical tape wrapped along the down tube. -The front wheel had blue rims, a pink tire, and white hubs. The back wheel has a pink rim. -Chrome mustache bars with pink grips -Black saddle -Two locks were on her, a u-lock locking the front wheel to frame, and a chain lock locking the back wheel to frame PLEASE help me find my baby. I just put a lot of work and money into her and it's my only way to get around town.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was locked for about 3 to 4 hours
Incident Description: 
The only unusual detail would be that there are TWO locks attached to the bike. I'd imagine they wouldn't be easy to remove, as they're heavy-duty locks. PLEASE keep an eye out!!!

Specialized "rockhopper comp"

Location

from bike horseshoe on street in front for nail care shop
in site of el stop at Diversy & Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 7:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
MOI38771
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Aqua bike with black fenders, night lite, Planet Bike protege Computer, extra red coiled cable lock under seat, repair sack on bar under 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?: 
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?: 
One hour, 6 minutes
Incident Description: 
Went in at 12:00 noon to get hair cut, came out at 1:05pm & bike, helmet, & lock was gone. Bike rack was bare.

Max Lelli Tiburzi Pro

Location

Parked car
1500 W. Olive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 3:06pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
S
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a high-end racing bike with Shimano Durace components. There is a small crack in the paint on the seat tube. The wheels are Hed Stinger 60s. The front wheel has a black Zipp valve extender. The rear wheel has a chrome, screwable valve extender.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour to 4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in a locked car trunk, with wheels removed.

cannondale badboy

Location

200 n lasalle
200 n lasalle ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 12:34pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
xl
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Speedometers on top with bell

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
U lock broke last week assumed it was defective and old so was using only a kyptonite rope lock to lock wheels and bike to bike posts. The area is pretty open but near construction workers on opposite side of the street. Someone with big wire cutters could have snappedthe rope lock but unsure and upset.

Mongoose

Location

Foster at Ashland
Foster at Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 2:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
123456789 (Unsure)
Size: 
believe 26"
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
PRetty good condition, just had it overhauled, registered to City of Chicago, bright yellow Mongoose

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?: 
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?: 
less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Just noticed the above bike missing

Bianchi Pista

Location

1350 N Humboldt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
h8hr04655
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Has a front brake only.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike to a metal fence at about 10:00 PM. When I can out the next morning I found that the fence had been cut through and the bike was gone.

Fuji Crosstown 3.0

Location

Resident
1455 W. Grand Ave #3
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 10:01pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 years old. No seat and back wheel splash cover

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
Less than 1 day
Incident Description: 
It was locked to a steel fence in my back parking lot and somebody completely dismantled the pole from the wooded fence. The bike chain lock is also gone.

Shogun 100 H + S

Location

Group Fox Apartment Complex
949 W. Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2010 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M3K89191
Size: 
50 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was an older Shogun model. It had a few rust spots, especially on the upper bar. It had a new kick silver kickstand put on it. Male frame. Last seen with a word combination coiled lock.

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?: 
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?: 
About 9 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a tree. I think that the lock was cut or the code was figured out.

2000 Specialized Expedition Sport

Location

James R. Thompson Center (State of Illinois Building)
100 W. Ranolph St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2010 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CC9A8729
Size: 
19" frame
Color: 
Midnight Blue/Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new condition, nothing really distinguishing about it.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked up at about 8:15 AM, gone after work around 5:30 PM
Incident Description: 
I rode to work in the morning and locked the bike up with a Kryptonite cable lock threaded through the frame, both wheels, and a bike rack. When I left work the bike and lock were gone without a trace. I saw then that the bike rack was not bolted to the ground. However, the rack was quite heavy and had a long foot on the bottom that would have made removing the bike, as tightly as the cable was wound around it, very difficult. Apparently not difficult enough!

custom tati IRO Brooks saddle fixed gear black

Location

Stearns Quarry, 28th & halsted, bridgeport
2800 S. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 7, 2010 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
59
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
all black, brown/tan brooks saddle, brown/tan handlebars

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
two bikes were locked to gate at Stearns Quarry park in Bridgeport, 28th & Halsted--One, an all black custom fixed gear with brown brooks saddle, the other is a girl's Specialized Vita (silver/lavender), we walked through the park for about 20 minutes, upon returning to the bikes they were gone, the lock was cut.

Bianchi cafe cruiser Parco Milano

Location

Andersonville, Chicago
1445 W. Balmoral Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 11:24am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
16 inches
Color: 
aquamarine
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
mildy used/almost new

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 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?: 
two months
Incident Description: 
I had my bike locked to the fence which separates my apartment building to the building next door. This area is locked and only people living in my building or the one next door have access to it. I had my bike locked up with another bike and so instead of having the padlock around the frame of the bike, I had the cable around the bikes and the padlock was connecting the cable. My bike had a black basket on the front and a light attached to the handle bars. The cable must have been cut because the fence was not broken.

2005 Cannondale Lefty 600 Prophet (Black)

Location

Apartment Complex
5420 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 7:40pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Q095732
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black Matte Finish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a 21 speed Black Matte Cannondale Lefty Prophet 2005 mountain bike. Both wheels are Mavic EX-823's with the front wheel having black and silver interchangeable spokes. It has Attack clipless pedals, Avid Juicy 7 Hydraulic disc brakes, Sram 7 Speed shifters, ODI Ruffian Mountain Bike Lock-on Grips, and two black and red Giro stickers on the top tube by the stem.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
I have security footage of the person stealing my bike but it was shot from a distance and the image is blurry. But he enters around 12:40 am in the common area of the apartment complex and is wearing a light white outer shell and blue jeans, he also seems to be wearing a yellow t-shirt underneath. He walks under the staircase where my bike was locked and remains under the stairs for a good 2-3 minutes. He emerges with my bike and the locks still on them. I had 2 locks on the bike, the first lock was connected to the front wheel and frame which was locked to the railing underneath the stairs. The second lock was connected between the rear wheel and frame. Once he leaves the complex, he is caught on the security camera riding the bike behind the garage doors. He was wearing a cheap black messenger bag. It seemed like he was around 6 feet tall or so. Not sure if he was an African-American or Caucasian.

Lemond Poprad (Cyclocross)

Location

Garage
3037 W. Logan Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 9:51am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
59cm
Color: 
Metallic Beige
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Lemond Poprad built up with black fenders, ultegra shifters, black bar tape. Ritchey front wheel, Mavic rear, Crank brothers pedals.

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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a private garage at same time as an Orange Torelli road bike.

Torelli Corona

Location

Garage
Logan/Sacramento area, garage.
Chicago , IL
United States
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 9:38am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Creamsicle Orange with White Saddle and White Bar Tape. It is a big orange modern racing bike

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was stolen from a private garage, the garage door was inexplicably open. A Lemond Poprad Cyclocross Bike (Metallic Beige) was stolen at the same time. THe bicycle had a flat tire when it was stolen, and hubs were locked to the frame, so any thief/purchaser might have to bring it a bike shop to get the wheel removed

Bianchi Pista

Location

My Apartment Deck
5052 N. Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 7:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57
Color: 
Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Worn but mostly intact paint, on top tube - "Pista" is almost entirely scraped off. Sawed off straight bars with Grey Oury Grips - left handbar end poking through end of grip. fork-mounted front brake with lever on right handlebar. White Selle Italia (X2?) saddle. Reload sticker on rear of lower seat tube. Gatorskins.

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?: 
less than one night
Incident Description: 
bike taken from back deck overnight. Not locked - was presumed to be secure area.

Sun Marathon - 1996 Hybrid

Location

2854 W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 4, 2010 - 2:49am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
58
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver bike with Sun/Marathon in large letters. Purchased in Florida from Wright Bike Shop (Tagged on Bike).

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 12 Hours
Incident Description: 
It looks like someone in my building propped the back gate open leading to the alley (it was open this morning). That would have given easy access to my bike. Stolen sometime between 10pm and 7am.

Schwinn Cutter

Location

lost near Wheather Mark Tavern located at
1503 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 31, 2010 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
sni0008h0224287b 80-0
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brad new only ridden 3 times, no stickers, except one displaying the Schwinn logo and the size XL under the front of the seat. flat black paint, black spoked rims, straight handle bars, scraped paint on handle bars from handle bars coming lose during riding. quick release seat. white reflector on handle bars red reflector on back of 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?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
not locked
Incident Description: 
bike was left at above said location at approximately 11:30 on 5/31/2010. left Weather Mark Tavern, and bike was gone.

2008 Cannondale Capo

Location

Office
1304 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
S041065
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition; Factory parts besides the pedals and a rear mudflap with stickers on it.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 2 hours
Incident Description: 
The lock was definitely cut since the bike next to mine had a cut about halfway through its Kryptonite lock. I had a Kryptonite Evolution Mini U-Lock. I have only seen 1 other of the same bike in the 3.5 years I have owned it and that most likely was not 48 cm. So if you see a 48 cm red and white Cannondale Capo, its probably mine.

Mizutani Seraph

Location

Hyde Park
54th & S. University Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 5:19am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56 cm?
Color: 
Yellow (pale)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame is fairly rusty, paint chipped. Very distinctive plate on front tube of a dog with its tongue hanging out. Bull-style sawed off handlebars, front brake, lugged frame. Alex 450 700c rear wheel (and the front wheel is a wider 26" -- goofy, yes. The cranks are also slightly different lengths. It's a frankenbike.)

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 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2-3 days
Incident Description: 
Stolen from behind my apartment building. Lock was clipped (I hadn't used my Ulock, just a cable). The bike frame's brand and front plate icon is extremely distinctive -- I've never seen another one like it, so I'm hoping there's a chance slightly higher than a snowball's in hell that i can track it down!

1978 (?) Niko 'Mystere' mixte

Location

North Side College Prep school
Kedzie Ave and Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Jxxxxxxx
Size: 
19 1/2"
Color: 
gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mixte frame, older bike with crappy touchup paint. Newer alloy wheelset with nubbly 27" tires. Seat tube stickers 'Tange butted steel frame' and 'Made in Japan.' Narrow upright handlebars, stem shifters. Black rear rack and Planet Bike plastic fenders. Heavy chromed rear racks.

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?: 
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?: 
a few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen while daughter at school. Oddball bike, not worth much $ but sentimental value. Have full serial #. Thanks for any info.