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.

Aventon Abound

Location

4381 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AD2K0342
Size: 
Cargo bike (Long Tail)
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Collapsible "InstaCrate" bolted to the front rack. Bar seat and child rack on the rear. Missing one back spoke. (NB: Photo doesn't have the front rack)

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 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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 4:30pm. Missing as of 7:30pm.

Janis Quest Sport

Location

Strange Cargo
5216 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Beat down.. I'm surprised someone stole it.

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
1.5 days
Incident Description: 
I forgot my bike near Clark and Berwyn on Tuesday. When I remembered it and came back, the bike was gone. It was locked in front of Strange Cargo, 5216 N. Clqrk

TREK 100

Location

2 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56 CM
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black rubber handle bar grips; 1990s frame; mud flaps front and back; manual gear shifters

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 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?: 
4-5 hours

.mountain bike

Location

Planet fitness
Lincolnwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight worn down. Frame was dirty, bike seat rusty

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours

Tern Quick Haul P9 Performance Electric Bike

Location

Spacca Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AA21019005
Size: 
One size
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, with mud and dirt on frame, with foldable lock installed on frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5min
Incident Description: 
My husband left the bike unlock to chase the kids running toward the street. I was busy locking my bike and it was gone when I turned around. It happened within 1min.

Mongoose Domain

Location

Ukrainian Village
Oakley Blvd and Cortez St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Silver frame, red wheel accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition, black rear rack attached to seat post, black milk crate attached to rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
Parked in concealed courtyard area, u lock locked through milk crate, not locked to anything
Incident Description: 
Bike parked in back gated courtyard area. Last seen 7/24 evening, noticed missing 7/25 afternoon

State 4130

Location

My Garage
2820 N. Troy St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2404903
Size: 
59
Color: 
Matte Olive
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was practically brand new. There might be a "Matt Roan" sticker on it. It's missing of of the end caps on the handle bars. Also has a very old rack on the back tire that comes with a clip in basket. The basket was not attached at the time it was stolen. It's this exact bike - https://boulevardbikeshop.com/collections/singlespeed-fixed/products/state-4130?variant=46597859999914

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?: 
a week or so
Incident Description: 
I've been traveling since 7/19... just got home 7/27 and it was gone from our garage. They didn't steal anything else which is truly wild.

Trek Madone

Location

Home
3145 N Oakley Ave Apt BSMT
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU178QU0084R
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker that says black lives on it. Big black trek sign on both sides. Gold chain.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

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?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Went out to bake yard and noticed my bike was missing.

9880 Specialized Hardrock

Location

Buena Terrace Apartment
4242 N Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, water bottle holder in the middle

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
10 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked bike room at an apartment building, bikes are locked to the wall with a tether and the tether was cut along with a few others.

TREK DOMANE 5.2

Location

East Ohio parking
245 EAST OHIO
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU354QU5059G
Size: 
52
Color: 
White and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
15 hours
Incident Description: 
The Hilton Hotel sent me to this parking lot for oversize vehicles. I left it overnight came back. The cable was cut. The bike was gone.

Sears (Spaceliner like?)

Location

Lakeview
N Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
26in wheel
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
red bell pepper shaped bike bell, back brake handle doesn't work (right handle), little cream cupholder on handle

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 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?: 
20 hours
Incident Description: 
bike locked outside apt building in Lakeview, lock is also gone so unsure how it happened. it was there less than 24 hours but unsure if it got stolen at night as I didn't check on it until the evening.

Black Trek Hybrid

Location

Old town
1433 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
60 frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly used black trek hybrid bike with orange Kryptonite U lock. Bikes chain was fully broken and off the bike but wrapped around the frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?: 
1 day

Trek Domane AL 2

Location

1400 N State Parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU048XC0249X
Size: 
52 in
Color: 
Matte grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nearly new, a few small scratches on top of largest bar in frame

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 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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Incident date and time are estimated. Theft could have occurred as early as July 20 or as paste as July 26

Trek Precalibur 24 8S Sus

Location

2325 Church Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
24
Color: 
Turquoise with purple handgrips and purple pedals
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
During the week of July 21st, 2025 our locked garage was broken into and my child's new bicycle was stolen.

2017 Specialized Diverge

Location

Sulzer Library
Wilson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC602091685M
Size: 
56
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Drop handle bar. Panaracer Gravel King tan tires

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen outside of Chicago Public Library (Sulzer Library)

Description MARLIN 4 GEN 2 ML 29 BLU WTU054XC1192X

Location

Dempster st beach boathouse
1251 Lake Shore Blvd
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
With054xc1192x
Color: 
Blie
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, kick stand attached

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Throw his bike to summer camp and locked it up along with all of the other bikes. His bike was stolen along with one other child. They only took the two newer looking bikes. No one saw a thing.

GIANT TRC

Location

Ohio St Beach
600 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GBEF03383
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black with White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with white writing “GIANT TRC” Specialized saddle One water bottle holder and lock holder

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on tree surround by other bikes locked to trees at Ohio St Beach. The lock is ABUS Abus Bordo 6000/90, White with New SH-mounting Bracket (729850), Model 2017. Lock serial number is E084160. Two guys had saw device that sparked when in use and in seconds broke the lock and ran off with bike. I have multiple witnesses who saw the steal the bike.

RAD POWER BIKES - RADCITY STEP-THRU 3

Location

4718 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
CU3C21F0625
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rear view mirror attachment on left handle. Black pannier bag. Will be missing its battery pack.

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?: 
1 year

Bunch e-Bike Original Cargo v. 3.0 - White

Location

Alley on Wilson between Hamilton and Seeley
W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large cargo bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a large Bunch cargo bike. The bike is black, with a white cargo bucket that has a black car seat assembled to the bench. It is in good condition (about 2 years old).

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?: 
Has been stored in this location for almost 2 years, it was in garage earlier in day and stolen over night
Incident Description: 
Our cargo bike was stolen out of our garage. Construction next door has recently removed fences that made our home a target. Thieves entered through our garage and exited in the alley