Recent Reports

Bianchi Multi-Speed Bike

Location

Bucktown
2010 W. Pierce Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 5:02pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large-Male Bicycle
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bianchi-Mutlispeed bicycle Brand new, just purchased a month ago - it is white, 3 speed/8 speed, has a rack on the back, and a mount for a lock on the body. It is a men's bike, I think it's the biggest size the bike comes in.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One month - but was there a week ago, so was stolen in the past week.
Incident Description: 
The bike was attached by the front feel to a bike rack, located inside my apartment building (in a bike room). The rack doesn't fit in the room, so the only way to attach your bike to the rack is by the front wheel. I had a u-lock keeping it attached to the rack. When I went to get my bike yesterday, May 15, the front wheel and u-lock were attached to the rack and the rest of the bike was gone. The room is locked and only residents have keys - but several bikes have been stolen out of the bike rooms in the past few months. This is my only form of transportation, and I had been saving for this bike for months. If you see it, please let me know!

2008 Redline R740

Location

West Loop
Fulton Market & May
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:41am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L (about a 58 or so)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red frame. Stock besides gold bmx footjaws pedals. Had wear near the seatpost clamp from poorly fitting clamp on fender and lots of scratches and nicks from being ridden around the city.

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?: 
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?: 
8am till 5:30. while i was working.
Incident Description: 
some fuckass stole my bike.

Giant, Boulder SC

Location

Osborn & Delong
102 W. Market St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 9:26am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
GG2A7956
Size: 
medium
Color: 
red/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
4yrs old, left hand grip is rolled back at the top, tip of seat is a bit scuffed

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
6hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a heavy, iron metal sculpture outside of my place of work. My boss & I left for a meeting with a client, came back less then an hour later and the bike was gone.

Giant OCR2 Road Bike

Location

1961 N. Fremont St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 25, 2008 - 2:03pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black - with blue and silver accents. Top Bar slightly chewed up near seat post from being mounted on a car hitch.

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My basement storage room was broken into and bike and hitch were stolen.

Specialized 2008 Langster

Location

1214 N. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49cm
Color: 
dark green/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, less than a year old. I just put black tape on part of the frame to cover up the "Specialized" decal and make the bike dark green and black in color instead of dark green and white. It had a back rack and snap-on fender.

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 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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike up very well to a metal pole/street sign in front of my friend's house, just a half block North of Division St. The metal pole/street sign was one that is buried several feet into the ground, not one that bolts to another metal piece on the ground. When I came out at midnight, the pole had been sawed through and thrown into the alley and my bike was no longer there. The thief must have carried the bike off, because my U-lock was locked to both the front wheel and frame. I'm very sad!!!

Womens' Specialized Hardrock, 2000 model year

Location

Rush University Hospital
1650 W Harrison
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
small adult women's sized
Color: 
Red/Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a rear rack with a black milk crate attached. Was stolen without the front wheel, which was the only part that was locked to the bike rack.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Locked at 7am, found missing at 8pm
Incident Description: 
The overcrowded bike rack led to a situation where bike was improperly locked so that the U-lock went only through the front tire and the front forks, thus not securing the frame to the rack. The front wheel and lock were recovered but the rest of the bike was missing.

Specialized Hard Rock Comp

Location

Outside Leo Burnett Building
35 West Wacker Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 1:54pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
22 inch frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black square frame with red brand name

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack in front of office building during the day. Building security was unable to provide any assistance if and or when they may have seen people around the bike rack.

Early 90's Specialized RockHopper

Location

Columbia College Chicago
625 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 3:12pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Electric Blue w/ Pink Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used and a bright, beautiful, neon blue. Says "Specialized" on the cross beam and "RockHopper" on the angled beam in hot pink lettering. The "Specialized" is half worn off as it frequently makes contact with metal when I lock it up. 21 speeds, with Shimano STI thumb-shifters and crack assembly. Crank has a slight bit of play with reflector missing. Silver quick-release axles and seat clutch. Tires are recently-new Serfas 2" inverted tread hybrid tires. Rear tire has a slightly-yellowed plastic grease guard. The nubs on the brake handles have been snapped off, with one of them exposing the metal beneath the plastic. The rear reflector is missing. Seat has normal wear with roughly 10 cracks and white "Specialized" lettering on the back. Black handlebar assembly. Black water bottle holder on the angled beam.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
An hour and a half.
Incident Description: 
I think that the thief either defeated my lock by figuring out the combination, or by cutting the cable and absconding with my bike - all while unsuspecting college smokers watched from just feet away. I have notified local bike sellers and will file a police report ASAP.

1991 Specialized RockHopper, Vivid Blue

Location

Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Electric Blue w/ Pink Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a bright electric blue Specialized RockHopper. 21 speeds, with Shimano STI thumb shifters. The brake nubs have been broken off the handlebars, one side being exposed down to the metal. Both tires have silver quick-release levers. On the bike are recently new Serfas 2" inverted tread road/trail tires. The "Specialized" on the cross beam has been rubbed off as it often rests up against metal poles and the like. There is a slight amount of play on the crank. The seat is original and has a few cracks - it has a while "Specialized" lettering on the rear. The rear reflector is missing. Straight handlebars. There are no other accessories on the bike. Stolen between 3 and 4pm, 7 May 2008 from a bike rack outside the Columbia College Bookstore.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About an hour and a half
Incident Description: 
I believe the thief sat and figured out the 4-number combination to my bike, with oblivious college students smoking right next to him. He defeated the lock and absconded with my bike.

Diamondback Hardtail (not sure of the exact model--I got it used from Working Bikes)

Location

West side of Ashland @ Lake, right in front of the bus stop
140 N. Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly beat-up Diamondback mountain bike, was locked up with a Krytonite black lock, a Kryptonite cable attaching the lock to the front tire, and an orange helmet (tied to the lock with a grey Securetek cable).

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike at approximately 9:15 AM with a Krytonite black lock, a Kryptonite cable attaching the lock to the front tire, and an orange helmet (tied to the lock with a grey Securetek cable). When I arrived at the bike rack at 5:15, the bike, helmet, lock and cables were gone.

Schwinn World Tourist

Location

Fullerton and Kedzie
2259 N Kedzie Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 11:35am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
?
Size: 
?
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but in great shape. It is a step through frame with brown fenders and steel folding panniers on the back. There is a sticker on the seat tube from Boston - We can't remember exactly what it says, though. There is also a rather large bell on the handle bars. Shimano AX cranks. That's all we can remember.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days since last ridden
Incident Description: 
My wife rode the bike Monday April 28th and placed the bike next to our scooter. Sadly, she does not remember locking it and since it is gone and the lock and cable intact, I assume she did not. The bike was under our back porch and not readily visible from the alley. The view is blocked by parked cars grills, scooters, etc. Someone must have come into the rear parking area and gone under the porch to take the bike. My wife is out of town for awhile so you may contact my cell phone or email if you see it. Thanks.

Specialized Transition Pro

Location

Lincoln Park
748 w. belden apt. 2r
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
PN612357-572276
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Charcoal/Red/Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Triathlon bike, Deep dish Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels with yellow stickers, Carbon fiber aero bars by vision tech, bright red seat...

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stolen out of my bedroom!!!!
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my apt. and stole my flat screen tv, along with this bike. This bike is basically my baby! Please help!

2000 KHS Pro ST

Location

Wicker Park neighborhood
1450 N. Wood St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 1, 2008 - 12:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
15"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black with red trim; has Titec bar-ends and City ST tires.

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: 
Stolen from my garage.

Kona Dew

Location

2555 N. Clark
Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 4:52am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Basically pretty new..nothing fancy about it though.

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?: 
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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
This really sucks. I ride to work with it and it's not even that nice of a bike. I doubt anyone will find it anyway but I guess what the hell.

Sapporo 12 Speed

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

Location

Oriental Institute
1155 E 58th Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, April 28, 2008 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
If you could please be on the lookout for a stolen bike of mine I would appreciate it. The bike is a single speed conversion from an old Sapporo 12 speed. The frame is gray. Gearing is really tall. Has drop bars wrapped in a pink/pastel red grip. It was stolen from the metal rack in front of the Oriental Institute on the corner of 58th and University.

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 9:15am, gone by 4:30pm
Incident Description: 
I'm going to view cctv footage of the theft tomorrow morning when the security supervisor for the building shows up. Maybe I'll get back to you then.

Electra townie

Location

pepperland
5700 S. Harper st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 3:36pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
wn7105195
Size: 
26"
Color: 
aqua
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new basket rack

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3hrs.
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a courtyard with other bikes. The others were not taken

2007 Gary Fisher Nirvana

Location

Home
1617 w estes ave apt 1b
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 7:08pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CC5J4940
Size: 
20 inch
Color: 
Silver/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only about 3 weeks old. More or less brand new.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside a locked apartment area, locked to itself underneath a deck located immediately underneath my bedroom. Thief must have broken into the gated & locked condo complex. They most likely walked off with the bike still locked to itself. A heavier women's bike stored nearby was left untouched.

Gary Fisher

Location

OAK ST
41 e oak
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 25, 2008 - 8:13am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
27
Color: 
black and silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
3 year old bike. Silver and black. Had a new fender on it and also a lock that locked the seat to the frame. Missing back wheel reflector. Really great 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?: 
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?: 
2-3 hrs
Incident Description: 
I saw bike right before 12:30 on Thursday april 25th. I had just went out side to cover my seat with a plastic bag, right before it started raining. Sun came out...I went to go wipe off the bike and it was gone. It was parked and lock infront of open store. No one saw anything.

Specialized Rockhopper

Location

1322 South Wabash
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 9:01am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Women's bike
Color: 
Steel Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
odometer / custom racing handlebars / headlight / super nobby tires filled with Goop / compact bike pump attached to center bar / fender-bike rack /

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Stolen from an indoor securely locked garage.

Nishiki from 1970s; model unknown

Location

5509 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Fits a 6'3" rider.
Color: 
Light Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Noticeable dent on upper crossbar. Has (or at least had) a bumper sticker reading "you'd look hotter in a helmet."

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?: 
11 hours. It was in the locked courtyard of 5507/5509 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Incident Description: 
I left the bike in the locked courtyard behind my building at 6PM. It was gone by 7AM the next day.