Recent Reports

Xootr Swift

Location

Regal North Theater
2600 N Western
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Size: 
20" wheels
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is well used and somewhat worn. Seat bolts are pentagon shape, not quick release. Bike is single-speed (no derailleur) unlike picture from Xootr website. Black plastic fenders on front and back. "Bike Winter" sticker on left side. Red bird decal on right side.

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?: 
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to another bike.

Specialized Allez Elite

Location

UIC Hospital
1740 W Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
53 cm
Color: 
Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
few years old but in excellent shape. Gator skin tires, red/white dual colored bar tape brand new. One red and one black cage. Two-sided platform/ clipless pedals. Specialized brand saddle bag, selle italia saddle.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside of UIC hospital along with several others. Was missing when I left work. No signs of damage to bike rack.

WorkCycle

Location

home
1239 West Wellington Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Dutch Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch bike. Distinguishing features- has both trail behind and burley attachments, freshly spot welded kick stand. Those would be hard to remove.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States

Magna. Great Divide

Location

Fleet Feet Sports
1620 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Dark Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is 10 years old but in 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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to street sign at 6:15 pm, both bike & lock gone when I went back to it at 8pm.

Trek 7.2 FX WSD

Location

Apartment
3744 N Fremont
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU244C9657G
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Grey (Turquoise accents)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was only six months old, very little wear on tires or seat. Right pedal damage from a hard fall. May still have triathlon tag of number "2008" on front post.

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 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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting on back porch of second story (gated yard) apartment and locked to metal window frame. Theft must have occurred when apartment area was empty, and thief cut lock and carried bike down stairs and into back alley.

Kona Paddy Wagon

Location

Institute of Design
350 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 21, 2013 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium (about 58 cm)
Color: 
dark blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I had just put new black spoked Mavic wheelset on the bike with silver aluminum locking nuts for extra protection :(

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 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?: 
3.5 hours, 8:30 am to 12pm at the corner of Kinzie & LaSalle
Incident Description: 
The bike rack at the building was broken and the bike was snaked off of the rack I believe.

Giant Cypress 2009

Location

rush
77 E. Madison Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2013 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small 14-16"
Color: 
Silver with bronze on logo
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bike lock holder attached to seatpost

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?: 
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?: 
5-8 min
Incident Description: 
Thief locked his own bike to the post, stole my bike and headed south on Michigan Ave. May have an accomplice. Was seen talking on cel phone prior to theft. He was wearing a light denim vest, gray cap, he was a light skinned black 6' tall, skinny with braids, 160lbs. Another suspect, possible accomplice, white, 5'10" 190lbs seen wearing vest on Monroe leaving scene 5 minutes after theft. Possibly work as a team.

Novara Fiona

Location

Kresge Hall
1880 Campus Drive
Evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
medium femme
Color: 
Sea Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
seat slightly worn, but overall in very good condition. 1 year old. Topeak rack on back of bike.

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?: 
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?: 
seven hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on Northwestern campus at 11:30 am. When I returned at 6:45 pm, it was gone. The lock was missing and there was nothing left at the scene.

Sears Old 3 speed women's bike

Location

home
cleveland st
evanston , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
26 inch
Color: 
Blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old blue and white painted bike. Blue milk crate on the back and wire basket on front.

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 days in back yard along garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was either ridden away down the alley or maybe even a junk truck picked it up.

Maraton (Swedish) 3-speed

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

Location

corner of Sheridan and Winona
5059 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
27 inch wheels
Color: 
black frame, silver fenders
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue and yellow band on frame under the seat

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 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?: 
90 minutes

Mongoose Men's Mountain Bike

Location

Condominium Storage Room
3953 W Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mongoose frame with a black Trek comfort 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from locked storage room. 5 bikes stolen at same time. This bike serial unknown, but likely to be found with Trek Hybrid 7200FX Serial #C90H9784 (reported on separate filing).

Trek 7200 FX - 15" Hybid - Silver

Location

Waveland and Harding
W Waveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C90H9784
Size: 
15"
Color: 
Silver with Black and Red near handlebar
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Several scratches, Village Cycle Sticker, Small black fanny pack under seat, Kryptonite U-Lock attached to frame, Missing reflectors, Loose/Sticky gear wire on upper frame bar

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from common storage room. Bikes were not locked to anything but the room was secured with lock and key, and would require 2 doors/keys to access. Total of 5 bikes stolen at same time. Exact day/time is unknown. Sometime between Oct 11-18, 2013.

Cannondale Capo

Location

At Marion and Division in Wicker Park.
1211 N. Marion Ct.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
about 54 cm
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
There is a ding in the center of top tube from a crash. There are residual spots from stickers. There is black electrical tape holding the handlebar tape on. It only has a front brake. It has a 17 tooth, 3/32 in. rear cog and corresponding chain. The silver metallic Cannondale logo on the head tube is damaged. The toe clips are well-worn and the metal on them is rusted. There was a skull and cross bones sticker on the seat tube. I believe the tires were Continental.

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 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?: 
45 min.
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked with a Kryptonite u-lock to a street sign in front of my apt in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago for 45 minutes between 12:45 am and 1:30 am. When I went downstairs the street sign had been removed and was lying on the ground.

2013 Trek/Gary Fisher Dual Sport 8.5

Location

Home
1401 Wieland St Unit A
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU254C6132G 8.5 DS
Size: 
19
Color: 
Black & White with Blue trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Virtually brand new...

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?: 
stored then when not in use
Incident Description: 
Wife left for work at 5pm and apparently left garage door open (open to Schiller Ave.)... I discovered that the door was open and that the bike was missing. Three other bikes in garage, nothing else taken that we can determine.

Diamondback 2013 Women's Interval Elite Performance Hybrid Bike

Location

City Hall
121 N LaSalle St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Pearl/White Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, just 2 months of use. 2 minor scratchs on the left side. Special shoes pedals, with iphone carrier and bottle carrier.

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?: 
4 hours

Schwinn Sport

Location

Apartment Coach House
518 N May
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black with white and salmon color stripes on the body & seat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW. Its distinguishing features are the seat, which has a pinkish stripe matching hte body, and white break tubes, which contrast with the black frame. The bike also had wheel locks, and a back rack for a pennier.

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked in the interior courtyard of my apartment complex near May St and Grand Ave. It was locked to a metal fence, which was cut and bent to free the bike and lock. It looks like the fence was cut with bolt cutters - there is a ridge in the center of the cut, and then kicked out to bend it. All of this must have been done very quietly, as I was up working late only 10-15 ft from the place it was locked.

Specialized Globe Daily 02

Location

633 N St Clair
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC606041680F
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This was a dark blue city bike with swept handlebars and fenders. The bike was in good condition. It had Brooks leather handgrips and a Brooks leather saddle. There was a picture of a girl taped to the top tube.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
When I came out to retrieve my bike, it was gone from the rack. There was no sign of it nor the Abus U lock.

Raleigh 3.0

Location

Palatine train station
137 W Wood St.
Palatine , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS020411901
Size: 
19"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown padded seat, black front and rear fenders, rear rack, rear tire has a broken spoke and rubs against brake shoe when it spins

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?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left locked to bike rack at Palatine train station at 7:30am on morning of 10/17. Upon return at 6:00pm, found lock cable cut and bike missing. Other bikes were in the lot and some others with same quality of lock.

Schwinn Voyager 21

Location

4239 W ADDISON ST
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC11F01511
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A 2011 in good shape. Comfort bike by Schwinn with red/black/white checkerboard markings on grips and frame.

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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Broke into side door, opened garage door and took bikes. Grainy video footage available showed 2-3 men riding bikes out of the garage down the alley towards Addison Street. Four bikes in total were stolen in this garage theft. Besides the Schwinn, the bikes taken were: +Gary Fisher, Small, Dark Blue, Mountain Bike, 14 years old +Trek, hybrid, medium, dark blue, 10 years old +Trek, Hybrid, Dark green, large, Planet Bike front and rear fenders, rear bike rack, 15 years old

Schwinn Cutter

Location

Apartment Building
1231 N Washtenaw
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SNIDC12J01747
Size: 
62cm
Color: 
White and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White frame with blue decals in the top tube. A bottle holder and some scratches on the down tube. Blue front wheel and tire and white deep V rear wheel with blue decs and a black tire.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The street sign pole that it was locked to was ripped out of the ground. Bike was taken with U-lock on frame and cable through both wheels.