Recent Reports

Bianchi Via Nirone 7 105

Location

garage off alley
2335 N Bosworth
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK069951F
Size: 
57
Color: 
celeste (light green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Bought in 2011. Had Look Keo pedals and 2 white water cages. White handle tape is dirty.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in lower rack in rear of garage. Cable was through frame and connected to another bicycle (older mountain bike) to make pulling it out difficult, especially with cars in the garage. Cable was cut, and just the Bianchi was taken.

SE Lager 2014

Location

Adams and Lasalle
190 S LaSalle St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD315L1374J
Size: 
52"
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, car frame tape around most of frame.

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?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Was at an event at a nearby hotel, locked up bike at 8AM with cable lock, returned a little before 12PM to discover bike had been stolen.

2012 Trek 7.3 FX Disc

Location

Apartment Building
510 W Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU340C2404H
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in locked garage using cable lock. Rear wheel was locked to the frame using small kryptonite u-lock. Bike rack cable was cut and bike was carried away with the u-lock

masi partenza

Location

michaels
broadway and belle plaine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white and red with black letters
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
the left pedal is broken. the seat is black. it has a black fender over the back tire that is attached by two zip ties. also its kind of dirty.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a pay for parking sign under the red line train station at Sheridan and Irving park. I got off the train and the entire pole that my bike was attached was on the ground. Someone broke the pole out the ground and stole the bike.

windsor the hour

Location

residence
3042 n monticello ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
cyudc07601180t7a15-0
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
purple/violet handlebar tape, new shimano tiagra front brake, b43 white rear wheel, gray frame, many dents and scuffs.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
48 hrs
Incident Description: 
went out and noticed the missing bike and lock laying still attached to the fence.

2014 Trek Crossrip Elite

Location

120 N LaSalle / near Pret a Manger
120 N LaSalle Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
WTU336C9094H
Size: 
52cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a Trek cyclocross type bicycle. It has disc brakes. I added on black planet bike plastic fenders and a black bontrager rear rack.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours
Incident Description: 
The u-lock was still there but the cable through the wheels had been cut and the whole bike was gone. I was super nauseated and dizzy when I got off of my bike and locked it up, and cannot say for sure that it was properly locked up, but the cable was through the wheels and was cut.

Schwinn

Location

residence
811 W 15th Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
29 inch
Color: 
Black on Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New - Bought 3 days ago.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike in Front of 814 W. 15th Pl, Chicago 60608 around 6:30 PM on 5/20. I had dinner with my girlfriend and then went to see a move, we got home around 10:15 PM, it was storming out and pouring rain. I grabbed my bike seat from my bicycle.

Motobecane Mirage

Location

N Kenmore and Montrose
N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair to good condition. Some damage on seat.(ducktape on front of seat) Lever shifting,I believe it had 21 speeds. Bike has two different tires, front wheel has a quick release, a presta valve and has a used road tire with white walls. Rear wheel has a standard valve and a new all black hybrid tire. Has mounts for a light on front and back, there is red or blue electical tape of front handle bars to hold this mount in place. Black plastic pedals.

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?: 
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: 
Thief attempted to cut the chain, failed and proceeded to smash the locking mechanism. I have a witness to the the crime.

2014 Trek 1.1C

Location

Bank of America Building
Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU021C1150J
Size: 
58"
Color: 
Primarily white, with red and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a white/red/black 2014 Trek 1.1C. It is only a month old, so overall it's in great condition. There's a lot of dirt built up, mostly around the back of the frame. There is a red water bottle cage on the frame, and there might still be a small front flashlight attached. All reflectors are still on the bike. There are also kevlar Gatorskin tires on both the front and back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
Less than eight hours, possibly only 30 minutes.
Incident Description: 
I parked my bike in front of the building when I got to work in the morning, and by the time I came out, it was gone. The lock was still attached to the bike rack, intact. It was actually locked to the rack, which makes me think the lock had been picked. There was another bike attached to the same rack with mine, and both of ours were running parallel to it. Another bike was in the same spot where mine was locked, but perpendicular. That means either the other person there left soon after I arrived, or the thief stole both bikes.

Giant Cypress

Location

2623 N Spaulding
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 19, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Tall
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BIG bike. Seat is ripped up a bit.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked inside locked courtyard area. I'm guessing the thieves cut the lock and lifted it up over the fence.

Schwinn Women's Hybrid Bike 28"

Location

Paulina and Huron
651 North Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Cannot find
Size: 
28" wheel size
Color: 
Silver, steel frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purchased from Target, Item Info TCIN: 15287658 UPC: 038675497559 Store Item Number (DPCI): 082-09-0110 Bike Information Gear Speeds: 21 Bicycle Frame/Component Features: Suspension Fork, Alloy Rims, Adjustable Handlebars, Chain Guard Bicycle Frame Material: Steel Suspension Type: Front Suspension Features: Front Suspension Travel Seat Features: Adjustable Seat Height, Spring Construction, Quick Release Seat, Ergonomic, Adjustable Front Brake System: Linear Rear Brake System: Linear Bicycle Chain Material: Steel Pedal Material: Plastic Wheel Features: Pneumatic Tires Rim Material: Metal Alloy Front Wheel Height: 26" Rear Wheel Height: 26.0 " Tire Type: Inverted Tire Width: 2" Includes: Shimano Derailleur, Spokes, Water Bottle Mount, Kickstand

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight, 22 hours
Incident Description: 
Schwinn Women's Hybrid was locked by a black U-lock to a wooden fence in front of 651 North Paulina Street starting at 6:30 p.m. on 5/19. Discovered that bike was stolen at 8 am on 5/20, so it was stolen sometime during the night. Suspecting neighbors across the street as they witnessed me locking the bike up during the evening on 5/19.

Trek 7100

Location

Tony's Finer Foods
3607 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU1FI516T
Size: 
17" frame, 21 speed
Color: 
grey/silver and green (very dark green)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No rust. The left (front) gear on the handle bar is cracked, and the 3rd front gear tends to jump out of gear. The seat has suspension. The bike has a rack on the back, with a reflector and a cheap back light (connected with rubber strap). It had a black bike bag with my dark blue rainsuit in it. A front reflector is mounted on the frame. The (dark grey) front light can be taken off, it was pointed to the right. I also had a compass - bell on the handlebar. My Dell helmet was locked with the cable lock. There is a bottle holder on the frame. Madison WI bicycle registration decal on the frame under the seat, # FZ4131

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
up to 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
At around 10:15 am I went to Tony's Finer Foods on the corner of W Fullerton Ave and N Central Park Ave. I locked the bike with one cable lock through the seat, the rack, the bike frame and the back wheel. I used another cable lock to lock the front wheel to the frame. When I came back at around 10:45 am everything was gone.

Schwinn Ranger

Location

Whole Foods Market
1550 N. Kingsbury
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark Grey w/ red and black accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All stock schwinn parts, slight rusted color to schwinn logo on tires, straight bar handlebars bike is in very good condition, gently used, tires still have deep treads

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?: 
30 mins-1hr
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of whole foods market Lincoln park on kingsbury and sheffield at approximately 11:30 AM, went in to have lunch and approximately 45 minutes later was leaving and noticed it was missing. no lock at the scene, manager of whole foods told me the camera they have out there is pointed too far towards the side of the building and front entrance to see the racks.

Gary Fisher Ion

Location

Fonseca Martial Arts
825 Chicago Avenue
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
240g0478e
Size: 
womens small 52 cm.
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is white racing bike; GARY FISHER logo in GREEN, white seat with a tear, pink clip pedals and 2 pink water bottle cages, it was stolen without the front wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a parking meter.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Around noon 2 students from my class who were walking from our location heard the noise of a grinder and didn't see where it was coming from, but connected it later when i told them about my bike; my guess is there was a group of people around to distract, because it is a high traffic area in front of a martial arts studio on a sunny weekend.

Bianchi Advantage

Location

Logan Square
2626 N Sawyer
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 19, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
basic Bianchi Advantage in decent condition. original bianchi gel form saddle, lime green fyxation grips

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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a storage unit that was vandalized.

Cannondale CAAD7 R2000

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

Location

Logan Liquors
2639 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 19, 2014 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm frame
Color: 
Orange and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The original seat was replaced with a bright green one and the sides of the wheels were also bright green. It had front and rear lights attached, but they may well be gone now.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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?: 
Less than one minute.
Incident Description: 
The bike was parked briefly in front of Logan Liquors – probably for less than a minute – and U-locked to itself. In this period, it was carted off by someone in a vehicle.

Salsa Casserole

Location

Cornerstone Center
1111 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, May 19, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large - 62"
Color: 
Steely Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in good condition -- drop handlebars and steel rack over the rear wheel. Bike also has a tiny rack over the front wheel.

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?: 
8 hours (at work)
Incident Description: 
I left my bike locked outside while at work, came out and the bike was stolen along with the lock.

Scott

Location

Kimball Brown Line Station
Kimball and Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had for about three or four years. Shows minimal signs of wear. The caps on the handlebars were coming off. handlebars wrapped in white tape, dirty. white rims that say Scott

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
four days
Incident Description: 
Had a family emergency and left town for four days. Was forced to leave my bike locked to a bike rack (the metal upside down u-shaped ones found in Chicago) outside of the Kimball brown line station. Returned to get it and of course it was gone.

Trek

Location

Home
2734 N Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray Frame, Brown leather seat and handlebars.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
about 4-5 years old in really good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken and Lock defeated sometime on Sunday or Monday night from an enclosed porch on the second floor.

Dark Blue Specialized Globe Daily 2

Location

Duran Cafe
North Milwaukee
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
56
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike bought in 2013 at Geoffs bike shoppe in Iowa City, Iowa - Bike has a wire basket on the front - Has a detachable black bag with a orange stripe down the middle

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?: 
1-3 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was located outside Duran Cafe on 529 North Milwaukee. I arrived at the Cafe around 12 in the afternoon and was there right after 5 o'clock.