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.

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

Norco cross

Location

Ashland apartments
1425 n ashland ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 31, 2025 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Spray painted black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Cracking paint. An all black home paint job, two 38mm tires disk break wheeels

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Came out and my bike is gone on ashland

Giant Escape 2

Location

1239 W Foster Ave , Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CCAC6885
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White paint marks on left side of top cross bar, scuffs on ends of handle bars and 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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike wasn’t locked to anything, but it was within a tall, locked gate with other bikes, which were undisturbed

Hapali E Scooter

Location

Osterman Park
5800 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Size: 
A11
Color: 
Black/ Red trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New. Only had for a week or two. Was chained up next to our other one that looks just like it make and model.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
We parked both scooters at the Bike racks at the Osterman Beach between 2pm and 3:30 (at the latest) pm the scooter was stolen within that time. There was a city camera (5148C) near the mens restrooms and outdoor shower area. There was another person there whos Bike was stolen at the same time, his name was Jake. The scooter in this image is the OTHER SCOOTER that was next to mine but they are the same make and model. That one did not get stolen but was tampered with.

Trek FX 2 Disk 2023

Location

1263 W Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 29, 2025 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC1245S
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A year old, orange and reflective appliques on the front of the frame, orange and black seat, removable Bushwhack collapsible baskets, rear rack, and fender set on the front and back tires.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day or less
Incident Description: 
I left the bike locked with a steel folding lock attached to the fence in the driveway behind my house at about 9:00 AM on Friday August 29th. My roommate alerted me at 5:00 on Saturday August 30th that the lock had been sliced through and the bike was gone.

Specialized turbo Vado SL 4.0 eq 2021

Location

Behavioral Science Building, University of Illinois Chicago
1007 Harrison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
93920-5402
Size: 
S
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized turbo vado SL 4 without battery.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
I’m writing to expand the report on the theft of my bike. It’s a specialized turbo Vado SL 4.0 blue size S that I purchased in Bucaramanga, Colombia, in 2022 for 11,410,000 Colombian pesos. At the current exchange rate and value, that’s approximately US$4,000. It was stolen at UIC facilities Behavioral Science Building Harrison Street 1007 main entrance attached with a cable lock to the racks in front of a camera. I parked at 9:42am and come back at 11:30am to notice it wasn't there anymore.

Brooklyn Bicycle Lorimer

Location

Addison Blue Line Train Station
3622 West Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
18/L (Riders 5'5" - 5'7")
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Blue Brooklyn Bicycle, Model Lorimer with Army green saddlebacks on the rear wheel, and a black/red phone holder on the handlebars. There is also a black/red kickbar on the left side of the bicycle with a black bottle bottle in the middle frame.

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?: 
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
On August 28th, 2025 at 8:30am, I parked and chained my bike next to the railing of the stairs before I left for work. I looped the chain through my front wheel and frame. When I got off work same day and arrived at the station at 6pm - the bike along with the chain was stolen and gone. I asked the cta staff member if she could help me locate the bike, but she had no answers for me.

Canyon Ultimate CF 7

Location

Garage
2900 W Lyndale St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
R10101AC24M0094
Size: 
M
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 2026 Canyon Ultimate CF 7. Shimano 105 groupset.

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
New Canyon Ultimate CF 7 in teal was stolen out of detached garage. I live in a 3 unit condo with a shared detached garage. The bike was last seen in the garage around 7:05pm on 8/26 mounted to a wall and secured with a lock. At some point over the next 25 hours, the bike was cut out from the lock and stolen. It is not clear how the thief entered the garage as all doors were locked.

Trek Domane A4

Location

2604 Shields Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU033G0063S
Size: 
54
Color: 
Off-white with Gold letters and handlebars
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Scratched from multiple drops, left handlebar tape loose, Village Cycle Center and some random bike club sticker on the bottom. Gold handlebar tape. mount for garmin bike computer and circular bell on handlebars, front axle requires tool to remove, seat bolted.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less that 7 minutes from bike being placed on rack to it being stolen in traffic.
Incident Description: 
My bike club was leaving Carbon restaurant on 26th st and a fellow member offered me a ride home. She parked on the corner of 26th and Shields Ave. We put our bikes on the back of her rack, mine on the outside, and got in her car and shortly left. The type of bike rack she has only holds the bike with tension but does not attach the bike to the rack in any way and at some point between us getting in the car and driving to the State St highway entrance the bike was stolen off of the rack.

Trek Marlin

Location

Pilgrim Luthern School
4300 N. Winchester
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Red and Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Kid's bike, had a green triangle bag on 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 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
My son locked his bike to the bike rack at school (Pilgrim Luthern School) on the corner of W Cullom and N. Winchester Ave in North Center. The school's camera shows a man come across the street, pull lock cutters out of his bag, cut the lock, and jump on the bike and ride away. The man was wearing a white hoodie, black pants, and black baseball hat. He looks like 5'9-5'11' and 25-40 years old (you can see his face very well in the video).

REI CO-OP CTY 1.1

Location

2339 W McLean Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
small
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Some rusting around the cranks and drive train. REI Co-op bike with rear rack and lights. Front reflecter is often loose and rattles awhile riding.

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?: 
<24 hours
Incident Description: 
Sometime between 9pm on 8/25 and 4pm on 8/26, bike was stolen from our third-floor deck (since it's the top floor and behind a locked gate, we hadn't locked the bike, assuming it'd be safe up there. Lesson learned).

Retrospec ATLAS

Location

Lincoln Sqaure Athletic Club
4662 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
15in
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Retrospec, about a year old. In pretty good condition.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Under 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I biked over to my gym, Lincoln Square Athletic Club and arrived around 1:05. I locked my bike up directly to the left of the club on a bike rack in the alley under the Western Brown Line. Right in front of Lincoln Ave. I exited the gym by 1:35 to see that my bike was gone from the rack. I had a lock tied to it. There was also a black bike on the rack that was gone as well when I exited the gym. There was a homeless man smoking a cigarette but claimed he saw nothing happen and that he had just arrived.

BTWIN Rear Loading Electric Longtail Cargo Bike R500E - Light green

Location

Merchandise Mart
North Orleans Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 25, 2025 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was stolen by one person with helmet and backpack at 10.56am on August 25. he was caught on camera in front of the building (Merchandise Mart, North Orleans Street). The lock on the frame and the wheel were cut and left at the scene. It is a longtail cargo bike, with 2 seats for kids at the back.

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?: 
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: 
Bike was stolen by one person with helmet and backpack at 10.56am on August 25. he was caught on camera in front of the building (Merchandise Mart, North Orleans Street). The lock on the frame and the wheel were cut and left at the scene.

Heybike Cityscape 2.0 Electric Bike

Location

Residence
2538 W Patterson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost 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?: 
Regularly stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
Individual entered garage and stole bike. Garage is within fenced area, possible individual jumped fence.

Specialized Diverge E5

Location

Jewel Osco
3531 n. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025010297V
Size: 
54
Color: 
Slate black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. There is a white bike bag on the front with a phone holder and a bike light holder. Pink water cage. Slight tear on the handlebar tape on the right side. The seat is also not a stock seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen 8/24/25 at 2:30pm at the Jewel Osco on 3531 n. Broadway in Chicago. My bike lock was cut while I was inside. The bike is a specialized Diverge E5.

REI City 1.1

Location

Montrose/claremont
2323 W Montrose, #3W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K24022317
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Autumn (orange/tan)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike

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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike taken from garage, not sure if door inadvertently left open or other means used.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

40 E Oak St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2025 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu189xc0922s
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black small FX2 disc. Left on the bike - on handlebars was the base for a phone holder, water bottle holder, splash guard and back rack on top of the guard. Both handlebars were missing the end caps and I replaced the tire air caps with a different metal black version. At least 1 significant scratch on the frame from the lock. It also has a holder for a folding combo bike lock. The bike has a front wheel lock and was locked to a street. There is a sticker on one side of the seat pole that says “E oak” (visible in photo)

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 street sign.

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?: 
5-20 hours
Incident Description: 
Theft had to of occurred between as early as 8am on 8/22 to 5am on 8/23

2019 Marin San Quentin 1

Location

321 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult sized
Color: 
Bright Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is a 2019 Marin San Quentin 1, and it looks like new. It is bright gloss green and black and has the brand name MARIN written in green block letters on the side of the frame. It also has a rear splash guard, a metal bottle holder on the frame, and it has a small scratch on the rear part of the bike frame, near where it connects to the rear wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived my work office at 321 N Clark St at 9AM and locked my 2019 Marin San Quentin 1 green mountain bike and bike helmet with a bike lock to the inverted U-shaped bike rack that is bolted into the sidewalk. When I left my office at 12PM the bike and helmet were gone, and all that was left was my cut bike lock on the ground. I believe the lock was cut with a pair of bolt cutters.

Juiced Hyperscorpion e bike

Location

Hubbard St
40 East Hubbard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
LB1120200601161
Size: 
Short moped style
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, big motorcycle style head light. Side mirrors, leather back seat. Head light is slightly bent.

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 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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole on E Hubbard street under the wabash bridge between 7:45 and 8:30 pm with a heavy duty chain. Witness reports a man walking with a large bike and a scooter toward the mandala boat launch area.

Motobecane Cafe Noir

Location

Omarcitos Latin Cafe (building)
3801 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
#607us07us7b1ma55
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Motobecane hybrid/flat-bar road bike. Bought new in 2016. Frame has some cosmetic wear and scratches. Downtube labeled “MOTOBECANE” on silver background and has small red/white/blue stripe decals. Equipped w/ Continental Contact tires on black rims, hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano Deore), Shimano Deore drivetrain (triple front chainring, rear derailleur with multi-gear cassette. Features flat handlebars with worn black grips (one is missing), black WTB saddle.

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?: 
9 Hours
Incident Description: 
At 9:30pm, I arrived to the building via my bike at Fullerton and Hamlin in Logan Square. I entered the back door via the alley, deadbolted the door, parked my bike up against the hallway wall, came upstairs, and went to sleep. By 8:15am the next morning, the door was wide open and my bike, extra lock, bike tools were gone. Unclear how the thief achieved entry to the building.