Recent Reports

Raleigh, Grand Prix 1972 [Spray painted]

Location

1900 West Race
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue, Yellow, orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Spray painted fixed gear road bike, front wheel: blue deepV laced to Bronze Surly hub with alternating silver/black spokes, rear wheel: acid green metallic deepV laced to pink phil wood hub alternating silver/black spokes.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bicycle was left locked inside of car, back window was broken and bike was [somehow] dragged out. Another bicycle [Silver Fuji with black deepVs was also stolen out of the back of the car. The car had been parked there the previous night, but driven around during the day. Usually the bikes were kept inside or in the garage.

Specialized Sirrus Comp

Location

My apartment
668 W Sheridan Rd, #3A
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC6021536421
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black/Char
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Specialized Sirrus Comp X3. A road bike with flat handle bars (handle bars have turned up tips on the outside for alternative grip). Both wheels are(or were at least) locked to the bike using a Delta HubLox Anti Theft device--the tires cannot be removed without the special key. There was a rack on the back, as well as a water bottle holder in the middle of the frame. Both pedals have have shoe holders on them--Not custom ones for special shoes, just a cover that you can push your foot into.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
10hours
Incident Description: 
I was using a Kryptonite series New York Fahgettaboudit 1410. As far as I know, it has the highest security rating. I have seen videos of people cutting through them with very large cutters, but I really can't say for sure what happened. There is no evidence of there even being a burglary--no shavings on the ground, no lock or pieces left behind--they took the bike, the New York disk lock and the 15lb steel chain. This is the second time in a month a Kryptonite lock has failed me. I purchased the bike October 1st with the lock. The rack it was attached is where all the other tenants lock their bikes--mine was the only one stolen--again. It is definitely a noticeable bike and I hope it can be found.

Bontrager black alloy rims with alloy hubs and Bontrager R1, 700 x 23c tires (front and back)

Location

bucktown pub
1658 W Cortland St Chicago, IL 60622-1118
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
black with blue highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
trek t1, secured to bike rack with newer u-lock with flat key. u lock attached to frame only. bike was in good shape, bull horns, however bike was not stolen, just the wheels....all black wheels with Alloy hubs; Bontrager alloy rims with Bontrager R1, 700x23c tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 3 hours
Incident Description: 
I went to the Bucktown Pub and locked my bike to the rack with several other nice bikes. when I came out a few hours later the bike was on the ground with no wheels and several nice new scratches. I hope who ever took my wheels falls of their bike and knocks their front teeth out or at least gets something caught in their chain.... like their face!

2005 Fetish Position

Location

1432 N maplewood
1432 n maplewood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
js080t662
Size: 
50
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
small dents on tup tube, paint chips, buffed to chrome in some spots. front wheel- Champagne green b43 laced to a velo hub rear wheel- black b43 laced to a phil cranks- sugino 75s FSA chainring Deda pista drops origin8 stem Thompson seatpost

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 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?: 
30 mins
Incident Description: 
I came outside after being inside my friends house for 30mins and my bike was gone.

1980s Schwinn MesaRunner

Location

Corner of Bradley and Damen
Bradley and Damen
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some rust along the silver metal parts. It's navy blue with a light blue and yellow "MesaRunner" on the crossbar. The crank creaks when it is in use, pedaling.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a parking sign, through the front tire and front tire frame, around 8am. My roommate came home around 6pm and locked his to mine temporarily. When he was going to leave at 6:45pm, both bikes were gone, leaving the front tire and u-lock only. The thieves also left a yellow and black helmet in the street.

2007 Lemond Sarthe

Location

Ravenswood Metra Station
4700 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver with Yello Stripe, Small dent on top tube, Black SRAM rival crank, down-tube shifters, Cross Levers

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with Kyrptonite New York, with Kyptonite lock on front wheel as well. Under Ravenswood metra.

Cannondale R500

Location

550 West Van Buren St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 10:58am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Horizontal scratch on seat tube. Tiagra components with 105 rd. Wheels with three spoke groups. Combo platform/clipless pedals.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
6 Hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from racks in front on building. Security guard last patroled the area at 3:00 and did not see any broken locks. When I exited the building at 5:30, the lock had been cut.

mens blue cruiser bike, 21 speed

Location

Wrigleyville
W Eddy and Racine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large- for a 6' tall male
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, no real scratches. Ulock stored in holder on vertical portion of frame under the seat. 21 speed Unique bell - golden, old-fashioned bell on left handlebar that makes an old-fashioned sound. It has a plastic wheel guard over the front tire but not the back.

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?: 
20 days
Incident Description: 
two bikes were left for about a month in our fenced-in backyard in Wrigleyville. Only one was stolen- the blue men's 21-speed cruiser, while the other one, an aluminum frame road bike, was left behind. Whoever came also tried to break into the house and almost took our doorknob off.

Trek 7100

Location

Northside College Prep High School
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
07152379X
Color: 
Silver and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition - 6 years old. Few marks on frame, but there is a rip in the seat. A rear rack was added, and a Basil Cento black wire mesh basket attached to the rack (after attached picture taken). Rear and front Cateye lights added, but everything else is original equipment.

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 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?: 
During school day - noticed missing after about 10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a crowded bike rack in front of the school at the beginning of school day. Bike was missing at the end of the school day along with the lock. Assumed someone opened or forced the lock and took the bike.

Jamis Coda Comp

Location

135 S. LaSalle St., Downtown Chicago - front of Bank of America
135 S. LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U7YU25466
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
silver/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, has dealer sticker - Barnard's Schwinn, Oak Park. Aluminum water bottle bracket, small seat bag with a few tools, Oak Park License No. 59047 - inside handlebar. Has wide-palm grips.

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 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?: 
Locked at 8AM; by noon it was gone
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in front of Bank of America on busy LaSalle Street with 2 cable locks -- one thru front wheel and frame, the second (cable & padlock) through the seat tube to the bike rack. Bike and both cable locks were gone before noon.

2008 Fuji Roubiax

Location

Addison Brown Line Stop
1801 Addison Brown Line
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 5:25am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56CM
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition. Has some marks down tube, Scratch on the F and U on Fuji. Has marks from racing stickers. The gray on the saddle is worn down. Has Aero bars and the hoods are scratched up. Clip in peddels.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my road bike up to a bike rack from the front wheel to the frame. The Ulock and the bike were gone.

2010 Specialized Dolce Elite

Location

RIGHT OUTSIDE OF WALGREENS
NE CORNER OF RANDOLPH AND FRANKLIN
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092006604E
Size: 
44 CM
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2010, ALL WHITE WITH WHITE/SILVER FRAME, WHITE HANDLE BARS, WHITE SEAT WITH BLUE TINT FROM MY JEANS. FLASHING LIGHTS ON FRONT AND BACK. IT WAS NEW SO I DIDNT DO ANYTHING TO IT AT THE TIME TO "CUSTOMIZE" IT.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
ANYTIME FROM 9AM-5PM ( I WAS AT WORK)
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on a bike rack at 9am, through both tires with a Kryptonite Cable and then an OnGuard u-lock through the cable, and locked the frame to the bike rack. When I came back to my bike after work, around 5:15pm, my cable was cut, lock was still there but bike was gone. I am POSITIVE I locked the frame to the bike. I don't understand how the lock is still there though!!

Blue frame with Independent logo on the steerer tube

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

Location

Milwaukee and Elston
Residence near Milwaukee and Elston
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 11:05am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue frame road bike with some scratches, no names on any of the tubes. "Independent" logo on the steerer tube. Yellow wrapped black moustache bars. Gold deep V rims, black spokes, black hubs. Panaracer pasela tourgard 700x28 kevlar Selle Italia Flight saddle, FSA Vero cranks. Crank Brothers Eggbeater 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?: 
Bike was at my location of employment in the garage
Incident Description: 
bike was stolen out of the garage at my place of employment. There was no one in the garage at the time and the thief walked in, took it and rode off.

Schwinn 2010 Cream 1-Speed Women's Cruiser

Location

West Mart Center Loading Dock access @ W. Kinzie, under Orleans
350 N. Orleans
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
NIDCO9LO4949
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new 2010 -- Cream bike with brown fenders and chain guard. Chain guard says "Cream", it has a rear rack and has brown leather seat and handlebars with pink embroidery.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 8 hours -- left it in the morning and was gone when I came back at the end of the day
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the loading dock at my work building -- it's indoors but has easy outside access. There is security, but the bike racks are not visible from all areas. Unfortunately no cameras, and since it is indoor/outdoor is apparently considered City of Chicago and not MMPI property. Locked it up in the morning and it was gone by 5 when I came back down for it.

Gary Fisher Mamba

Location

Simon's Tavern
5210 N. Clark
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 10:04pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Tan/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight rust spots, die yuppie scum sticker, and red grips.

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 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?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up in front of simon's and left it there because I was too drunk to ride home. A day later I went to retrieve my bike and it was gone!

Specialized Langster

Location

Regal Webster place movie theatre
1471 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092004781E
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in perfect condition except for a few dings where my lock rubs the frame. It has black handlebar tape with a strip of red electrical tape on each side. Red kmc chain. No decals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
No 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to end of rack through frame and rear wheel with newer u-lock with flat key. End of rack was broken and bike removed. Bike wouldn't have been rideable since the lock was through tire and frame with 4 ft line through front tire.

2 Black rimmed Bontrager Race Light wheels

Location

Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
20"
Color: 
Matte White with Black Accessories
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2 Black rimmed wheels with Bontrager Race Light wheels were stolen off of my Trek Soho S.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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 Hours
Incident Description: 
Both bolted-on wheels were removed from the bike (frame was locked with a newer u-lock with flat key) between 10pm and midnight Sunday, Oct. 3rd.

Cannondale (unsure on the model name and year)

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Huron and St. Clair
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 4, 2010 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
fits a 5'11" guy
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
slightly older bicycle (last 10-15 years is my guess) with the shifters on the frame instead of the hoods or handlebars. Red LOOK pedals, clip-on aerobars with white tape underneath attachment, black handlebar tape that was in need of being replaced

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 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?: 
It disappeared within 24 hours, locked AM of 10/4/10 gone by AM of 10/5/10 (owner was on call at hospital)
Incident Description: 
I have been parking my bike at this location for 4 years. I attached the bike front wheel and frame to the bike rack with a u lock around 6 am on 10/4. When returning after working a 24 hour shift, the bike was missing from the location along with the bike lock. For the attached picture, the bike is photographed upside down as I performed maintenance on it before a triathlon in 2008. The aerobars were not attached until 2009.

86 Trek Frame - Rebuilt Road Bike

Location

Back Porch of Apartment Building
954 N Rockwell St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a rebuilt road bike on a 86 trek frame. The trek badge is on the front - replaced after having the bike powder coated a matte black. It has a single chain ring 8 speed rear, sugino crank set, shimano wheels.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
the bike was there as of 12am 10/05 and noticed missing as of 11am 10/05
Incident Description: 
The bike is usually kept on the enclosed back proch of our apartment building along with 3 other bikes - one of which belongs to the neighbor. Those bikes are still there. The building has 9 units on three levels, all have access to each other's porches via the back entrance which is locked. The bike was stollen somewhere between midnight and 11am, Tuesday 10/05 and can be possibly be narrowed to between the hours of 8:30 and 11am since my wife left aroung 8:30am and didn't notice it missing.

Cannondale R600si

Location

Residence
3900 N Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NO15488
Size: 
58
Color: 
Super Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition, 2003 model

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 years
Incident Description: 
Thiefs broke into garage and stole bikes.