Recent Reports

Welcome to the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry

Here's how it works...

1. Your bike gets stolen. Oh no!

2. You file a theft report, and let us know about your stolen bike.

3. We receive your report. After reviewing it, we will post it on the main page. We mainly review reports to weed out spam and make minor editorial corrections to formatting.

4. Your theft report, including your bike's photo, last known location, and date of theft, are posted on our site. Your report also goes into our searchable statistics builder and is shown on our report map. And, if you're lucky, someone might see your bike and contact you directly and return your bike.


Time is of the essence! Please post your report ASAP for the best chance of getting your bike back, even if you don't yet have all the information. You can contact us via email at [email protected] at any time to add to or change your listing.

Important: See Mr Bike's tips on I.D.-ing your bike before it gets stolen!

Search tip: Be aware indexing happens nightly so it's recommended that you eyeball at least the first 10 or 12 listings in addition to using the "search" feature.

Feel free to browse recovered bike listings for inspiring tales of bike/owner reunions.

Raleigh Redux

Location

5646 North Kenmore Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear bike rack, bottle mount, gold bell, "Paint isn't infrastructure" sticker

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 years
Incident Description: 
A person forced entry into the bike storage room and cut the steel cable that was connected to my U-lock.

Cannondale Caad 5

Location

Ravenswood
2106 w wilson ave unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Km59017
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black / Red / Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good shape. There is a sticker on the bottom with KM59017 and another sticker with the number 168793. The bike also has a phone mount with silicon rubber attachments and is bolted down to the center post.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 days
Incident Description: 
When I walked out of my apartment this morning, I noticed that my bike was missing from my porch. The lock used was also removed from the scene. I am unsure of exactly when this incident occurred but I would assume sometime on 2/14.

Cannondale Quick 4

Location

4724 N Bernard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
MC71878
Size: 
large
Color: 
dark matte gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rear panel with custom-mounted folding baskets; silver spoke reflectors

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~1 month
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from my building's locked basement (the door to a common area was smashed in). It was locked with an Abus folding lock to the studs on an unfinished wall. Other bikes in the bike area were intact, though some weren't locked. I haven't ridden in a few weeks, so I don't know exactly when this happened, but it has to have been after January 13.

Surly Midnight Special

Location

4426 N Seeley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
58 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in very used condition. It has a downtube shifter and 1x9 speed drivetrain. It has a Surly front rack and bag, and a stem feed bag.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in my apartment building's basement bicycle storage room. The door to the storage room was forced open with a pry bar. The cable lock was cut.

Commencal Meta HT AM

Location

4426 N Seeley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
S210912800/CA276-465
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in lightly used condition. It has a gold Fox Factory fork and dropper seatpost, Shimano SLX groupset, and tan wall tires.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in my apartment building's basement bicycle storage room. The door to the storage room was forced open with a pry bar. The cable lock was cut.

2019 Trek Emonda ALR Disc

Location

4426 N Seeley Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU313C0477N
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good working conditions and appears quite used. The fork is a non-stock matte black. It has a pair of upgraded Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels. It has Whisky seatpost, stem, and Salsa handlebars. It has a Brooks C13 carbon railed saddle, carbon Arundel bottle cages, and a black Spurcycle bell.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked in my apartment building's basement bicycle storage room. The door to the storage room was forced open with a pry bar. The cable lock was cut.

Specialized sirrus 2.0 2020

Location

Northwestern
645 n Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc011250096r
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Dove white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Seat as some damage on left side, as well as the left handlebar

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 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

Cannondale Synapse Disc Sora

Location

859 West Cornelia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
ME46814
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
White with three teal stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle was lightly used. It had a water bottle holder attached to the frame and a tool bag under the seat. Tires were Vittoria Zaffiro Pro.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
The incident occurred between January 5, the last time I saw my bike in the laundry room, and January 25, when I realized it was missing. It was in my apartment's laundry room attached to a bike rack with other bikes. The lock was cut with a bolt cutter and left on the scene. I believe it was stolen with the intent to sell because there were other bikes in the laundry room with no locks attached that were not taken.

Jamis Ventura A1

Location

1419 W CATALPA AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Ink (Black w/ Blue lettering)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Moderately used, only a few years old. Bike is missing right handlebar endcap. May still have red plastic ass saver attached to seat. May still have Blackburn Dayblazer 100 light attached to handlebars.

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?: 
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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in a locked storage locker within a locked apartment building basement. The lock on the storage locker was cut with bolt cutters and the bike was ridden through the snow out the front door and down the alleyway towards the intersection of Clark & Rascher, determined by following tracks in fresh snow. This happened in the early morning of January 22nd, also as determined by fresh snowfall.

Trek

Location

Hyde Park
5515 S Everett Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, January 26, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light blue trek, white handlebars. Had a red fake flower on the handlebars.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
Found kryptonite cable burnt through. Bike, U-Lock, helmet, all missing.

Cannondale CAAD10

Location

Garage on Aldine
Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14781
Color: 
Black/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Well maintained, gear bag under the seat, cage peddles, 2 water bottle holders, 2 red tape lines on the handlebar.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from garage in Lakeview sometime after October 30th, 2024 (last confirmed time seen in garage).

Schwinn Varsity

Location

My apartment building
1578 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Mens
Color: 
Maroon/dark red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers on the frame include a circle teal sticker with a purple flower ("Femmes and thems" bike group) and a white circle "Bike dane county" sticker right above the teal one. Front phone mount and light. One wire water bottle mount. Bright pink cable lock on the frame (might not still be there). Airtag taped under the seat with initials "JAS", it might not be there anymore. (I have location tracking on it still, but I don't want to cause a confrontation). I've tracked it to near 76th and cottage grove.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I keep it there through the winter, so maybe two months.
Incident Description: 
I live in a small apartment building with 2 units. There is a shared hallway that leads to both units. I keep my bike in there. The front door locks automatically and can only be accessed with a key. Somehow, someone was able to get in and take the bike from there.

Trek Allant 7S Stagger

Location

APARTMENT PATIO (LOCKED AREA)
2551 W Sunnyside Ave,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU036K0442R
Size: 
Small
Color: 
SILVER
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
E-bike from late 2022. Allant 7+S Stagger frame, 650B tires (I think) Front shock. Frame paint had quite a few chips in it from locking it. Had a rear rack/red ortlieb bag was zip tied onto it. Specialized bike saddle. flat pedals. 9 speed

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?: 
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?: 
OVERNIGHT
Incident Description: 
Neighbor heard grinding at 5 am and went back to sleep; woke again and looked out window and saw someone stealing the bike.

Genesis GX7 29”

Location

Bright Horizon at 500 W Monroe
500 W Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
NA
Size: 
29
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
scratches at the frame, dents at fenders

Lock Information

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

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
0
Incident Description: 
I left my bike in front of Bright Horizon, it was with the Kozam Copilot 16" for my son as in the photo. I was stollen

Custom Build on Trek 4500 Frame

Location

Bit Space
2541 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
19.5
Color: 
Raw Aluminum
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike has been stripped of paint and clear coated with a matte finish. It is build with a rigid carbon fiber fork, 27.5" mountain bike wheels and sports turquoise grips and pedals.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was stolen out of the rear door of a workplace
Incident Description: 
I received a call from our alarm company on New Years Day that our rear door had been opened at work. This door latches automatically and serves as the rear exit to my workplace. No other items were stolen and the back door had been shut by the time I arrived. Presently, the thief is trying to sell my bike on Facebook Marketplace! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8842648579179962/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

Raleigh Ravenio

Location

Logan Square
Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U11XK07511
Size: 
28"
Color: 
Silver/Grey With Red Handles
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, well kept bike. White and pink lights installed around the front and back wheels respectively.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Someone came into the backyard, saw an improperly locked bike and walked off with it

Trek

Location

Lillstreet art center
4401 N ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - blinking red lights and bungee cords on seat

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Went to art class at lillatreet - now bike is missing.

Trek Stache 7

Location

Lakeview YMCA
3333 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium to Large
Color: 
Slate gray frame with highlighter yellow handlebars/pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good shape. Trek Stache. It has highlighter yellow handlebars, water bottle holders, pedals, and TREK written on the side. Additionally, it has fat tires on it (27.5 x 3), as well as a child bike seat on the front.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Was at the Lakeview YMCA, which I’ve been attending for a few months now. Bring this bike each time. Went in from 10:45am, when I came out after my workout at 12:15 pm, bike lock was cut, and bike was gone.

Trek Bicycle

Location

Motor Row Lofts
2303 S Michigan
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black, Red Highlights
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older bicycle, but in nice shape. There is a gray box hanging under the seat with a custom turn signal device; a ring of LEDs is visible behind a clear cover. A gold plastic box is also attached between the handlebars for cable management.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
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?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
The bike was inside the parking garage of a condo building, which requires a wireless remote or key to access. The locking cable was hardened steel, but it was clearly cut with a bolt cutter. A blue Giro helmet was also stolen, with the thief leaving behind their own red adult size helmet.