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.

Cannondale Optimo 4

Location

TMC, a division of CH Robinson Worldwide
315 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FC43395
Size: 
58
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow U-Lock on 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 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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from "secure" bike room at my office building. unfortunately, bike room is not secure and can be accessed by anybody walking in from the street while the garage door is wide open.

Cannondale Topstone 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra
4800 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC56760
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black (Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue pedals and a black bell on the right aide of the handle bar.

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?: 
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?: 
Less than 11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at the corner of Ravenswood and Leland by the Ravenswood Metra station. Kryptonite bike lock was put through the bike frame, rear wheel and bike post Bike lock was defeated with what appears to be an angle grinder. Helmet and broken lock were left behind.

Ride1up Revv1

Location

Building storage area
2435 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
100 pounds
Color: 
black
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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
Bike and helmet were missing when I went to take it to work. There is no battery attached to the bike (I had it stored separately)

Trek Dual Sport Gen2

Location

Nordstrom rack store sidewalk
101 E Chicago Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038XC1812U
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Dual Sport Gen 2 Gray Trek bike. There was a blue sticker on the seat frame.

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 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?: 
30 minutes

State Bicycle Co 4130

Location

Residential garage
900 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2403145
Size: 
55
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new single gear State Bicycle Co 4130 bicycle

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?: 
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?: 
1-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open, making bike visible from alleyway. The bike was not affixed to an object, but U-lock attaching wheel to frame would have prevented thief from riding away with bike, so was likely transported away by vehicle.

Salsa Vaya

Location

1315 West Rosedale
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Tubus panier rack; brooks saddle; time atac pedals.

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?: 
Not locked, was in personal garage
Incident Description: 
Bike was in garage and someone gained entry to the garage and took the bike.

Fuji- Royale

Location

Corboy Law Center- Loyola
25 E Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji Royale bike; only front tire left (frame and rear tire stolen), straight handle bars, worn bike seat, fairly unique pedals, Trigger (aka Thumb) Shifters, has “Alberto’s. Highland Park” logo on frame. Thank you very much.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours, however unknown when it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Bike Bike stolen between 9:00am to 5:30pm; bike secured with Kryptonite Kryptoflex double loop cable and U Lock. Loop cable was cut. Bike secured on Loyola Corboy Law bike rack.

TREK MARLIN 6

Location

Resedential single family home (garage stored)
2045 W. Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
not known
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good, Had a black basket on front, lights installed.

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?: 
Bike was stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
Between 1 AM and 7:30 AM on Novemeber 16, 2024. A Criminal entered our front gate walked to the rear of our property between the hours of 1 AM to 7:30 AM. They entered our garage and stole my TREK Marlin 6 bike (Mountain bike) Similar to this link but a NAVY BLUE. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-6/p/28787/?avad=220733_b3d649919

Trek DUAL SPORT 2 M GEN 5

Location

Home
1725 West School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU214XC0269T
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Chain is slightly broken.

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?: 
The bike is stored in this location
Incident Description: 
Two offenders entered garage at 1725 west school street @ 5:30pm on Thursday Nov. 14th. They took this bike and one more.

Trek DUEL SPORT 2 S MULSANNE GEN 5

Location

Home
1725 West School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU285XC0166T
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Bike. May have chicago triathlon orange sticker still attached to it. Avocado bell. Broken front reflector.

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?: 
The bike is stored in this location
Incident Description: 
Two offenders entered garage at 1725 west school street @ 5:30pm on Thursday Nov. 14th. They took this bike and one more.

Trek FX2

Location

near bad coffee
Berteau and ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTu028XC25035
Size: 
m
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only 3.5 year old bike so good condition, however, the right handle bar near the stem has the black scraped off because I kept the u-lock there during use

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?: 
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?: 
2ish hours
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike at Berteau and Ravenswood on the northeast side of the street where there are three bike racks. I attached the ulock to my frame and the rack along with the smaller secondary lock through the front wheel and then attached to the main ulock. I also put my helmet strap in the lock. I went to a nearby cafe, Bad Coffee, for 2ish hours and came back to find no trace of my bike, accessories, the lock, nada.

PUBLIC R24 - Black / X-Small

Location

1906 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
37102
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is 5 years old and in good condition. It has a red back rack and a basket that can be removed.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on Saturday evening. I believe I locked the frame as I usually do. I locked the bike to a street sign on the side of my building on W 19th Street and S Halsted. The lock remained around the street sign but the bike was gone Along with my helmet.

Priority Bicycle: Gotham Edition

Location

Aon Center
Columbus Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooklyn Bicycles basket attached

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

2009 Batavus 1-2 Have

Location

2724 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
28
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch bike, heavy, steel frame, chain cover, 3 speed, disc brakes, broken wheel lock

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
unlocked, 8 years, u lock mounted on frame
Incident Description: 
happened overnight between 10pm & 8am

Brompton C Line 6 Speed

Location

UChicago Quad
1116 E 61St Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
2406041295
Color: 
Beige (Dune Sand)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition - visible scratch on left handle and missing 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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left at UChicago Quad Area (north door of Harper Library) for 30 minutes and was stolen.

Trek Superfly

Location

2859 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU278G016IL
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hardtail 29. Red flat pedals

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 was stolen from a locked garage

Cannondale Super Siz

Location

Home
2859 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NM15491
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black & Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Zipp 404 Firecrest Wheels. N. Gustafson Sticker on top tube

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?: 
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 was stolen from locked garage

Cannondale Super six Hi Mod

Location

Home
2859 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TE00199
Size: 
54 CM
Color: 
bLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Zipp 404 wheels. Shimano Dura Ace clipless. Had a fender on the rear when it was stolen

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?: 
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: 
Bikes stolen from locked garage

Giant escape 2015 black

Location

Echo building
600 west chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Giant escapes typically have a straight bar. I had installed a specialized drop bar and stem with brown grip tape.

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 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?: 
One work day
Incident Description: 
Left work to find no bike at rack outside of office building