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 automatically compiled statistics 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 info@stolenbike.org 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.
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Stolen from...
home
1441 N. Bell.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192491...
Sunday, May 20th, 2012 2:35 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
brand new. Comrade Cycles sticker. banjo bag under seat.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Serial No.: isbs11h00943-g7e38-3
• Color: red
• Size: 50 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Sean Riley
• Contact Email: manmountainsun
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773 559 3315
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: one day
• How was the bike locked?: Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Storage room.
Incident Description:
New Bike kept in our basement rode Friday dissapear sometime saturday-sunday may 20.
Stolen from...
residence
1433 N. PAULINA
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192490...
Saturday, May 19th, 2012 4:01 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
vintage 70's style cruiser
• Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
• Color: kelly green
• Size: small
• How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
• Owner Name: Amy King
• Contact Email: akj2054
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-562-2054
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 1 night
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
bike was hidden under a private deck stairwell for one evening (locked entrance) probably seen from the alley (handle bar or something showed up under alley lighting from under stairs) thief obviously scouring the private deck area to see it. scaled fence.
Stolen from...
Aon Center
200 E Randolph St
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192489...
Saturday, May 12th, 2012 2:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
'06 Blue Gary Fisher Mullet with Big Earl Cranks, Urban Earl Tires, aluminium bar-ends, and Primo Meat-Tenderizer pedals (black)
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Serial No.: C74CX648
• Color: Blue
• Police Report No.: HV 282243
• Size: 15.5
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Zach Schneider
• Contact Email: zachschneider
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-980-9599
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 6 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I locked my bike at work and someone either cut my kryptonite evolution u-lock with an cordless edge grinder, or something but the frame was locked to the rack and the tires were locked with a cable that was secured with the u-lock.
Stolen from...
Fence outside apartment building next door to 702 W Buckingham
702 W Buckingham Place
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192486...
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 9:15 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike is purple with cream-colored flowers on the frame.
Bought this bike in April 2010. Excellent condition.
I bought this bike at Bob's Bike Shop in Park Ridge, IL (in April 2010). There's a sticker on it that says "Bob's Bike Shop," as well as a "City of Park Ridge" sticker.
The bike also has a headlight and was pretty muddy at the time of theft.
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Color: Purple
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Sarah Landolfi
• Contact Email: slandolfi
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 573-424-0439
• Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 6-8 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
First of all, my bike is purple with a flower-y design; I couldn't find the exact color in a stock photo.
I locked my bike to the fence outside the building directly west of 702 W. Buckingham Pl. at 8:15 pm on the evening of Thursday, May 17. I came out the next morning (Fri. May 18) at 7 am to find it gone. It was locked with a newer U-lock AND a combination cable lock; the U-lock was locked to the fence around the frame underneath the seat (my fatal mistake). The cable lock was then strung through the front wheel and through the U-lock and also locked to the fence.
When I found that my bike had been stolen, the U-lock was intact. The cable lock had been cut.
Stolen from...
AMC River East 21
E. Illinois Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192484...
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 5:15 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good condition. There is an orange reflective safety ribbon pinned under the seat and a carrying case/pouch on the frame.
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Color: Black
• Size: Average Adult Size
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Athanasios Tsiris
• Contact Email: athanasios.tsiris
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: (724) 421-5523
• Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Approximately 3 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I locked the bike to a fence outside of AMC River East 21 theater around 3:45 and when I exited the theater at 6:45 the bike was missing.
Stolen from...
Place of business
954 W. Washington
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192481...
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 7:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
In excellent condition, has a "Dragon" brand sticker on lower bar of frame. Two sets of "FourSquare" brand decals on top bar of frame. Also has a silver rear saddle bag rack over back tire.
The bike is also known for conquering stairs, backwoods trails, getting hit by cabs, and almost "eating it" many time into a river gorge up north, and I am afraid its new owner may not appreciate all the adventures its been on.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Serial No.: C002T1023047GLT4069
• Color: Orange / Gray
• Size: 19" Frame
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Matt Grynol
• Contact Email: mtgrynol
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 312-520-4302
• Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 8 hours - from 9:00am till 6:00pm
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I have been locking my bock on the same rack in front of my office building on a busy sidewalk everyday for the past 10 weeks. The activity in front of the building is active enough that it should have been apparent to anyone that the bike was being stolen. I also am very particular about how well it is secured, looping my cable lock many times around the bike. Oh, and I hate dead-beats.
Stolen from...
West side of Canal just south of Monroe
100 S Canal
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192479...
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 11:15 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
2011 new OMPE sticker
• Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
• Serial No.: AJ11073578
• Color: black
• Size: 59cm frame
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Thomas Joyce
• Contact Email: t1joyce
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 808-647-0373
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: less than 6 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
U-lock was left intact
Stolen from...
apartment
867 w Roscoe st
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192478...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 2:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
brown men's frame with black bully bars, no racks or holders or lights etc. Couple of nicks on it. Tires by Specialized if I recall.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: ICF7K04065
• Color: brown
• Size: 52 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Holly
• Contact Phone Number: 773 969 1298
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: less than 24 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
My bike was locked up out in the front of my apartment. it was stolen along with its U-lock.
Stolen from...
Rear courtyard of apartment building
2721 W Ardmore Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192477...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 3:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
1970's Men's Blue Scwhinn Continental. 27" wheels with gumwall tires, drop bars with black bar tape, black seat, broken rear derailluer cable, scratched up, a bit rusty, does not shift. Front tire is flat. Bike looks pretty beat up, but still ride able.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: Unknown
• Color: Blue
• Police Report No.: N/A
• Size: 20" or 21" (medium)
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: David c/o Melanie K
• Contact Email: tarotcat at gmail dot com
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Less than 20 minutes
• How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
Bike was left for a few minutes in courtyard. The lock on the courtyard gate must not have latched automatically like it usually does and someone came in and either rode the bike out with a flat, or rolled it away. This was in the afternoon. Bike is scratched up with a broken rear derailleur cable. I am posting this for my neighbor- he said it was his fault, but I still think whoever took it is a jerk. Will be checking a local "we pay cash for bikes" place nearby. Have a feeling the bike also may have been taken for scrap, although the courtyard is thoroughly fenced in and the bike wasn't too close to the iron gate.
Stolen from...
House hold garage
4454 N Mozart St
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192476...
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 4:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Frame: Worn Black and yellow aluminum Allez Pro from 2000. "Aero/Tri" style frame.
Fork: Look Aero 2 Carbon
Components: late 90's early 2000's Dura Ace except for brake calipers (tektro)
Wheels: 2006 Shimano road wheels with continental tire up front and forte kevlar in the rear
handle bars: silver aluminum with black camo tape, I believe there is a letter "D" exposed as the brand.
Saddle: forte
Distinguishing Features: Single 53 tooth crank, Front derailleur not connected to cable but has an over sized screw holding it in the correct position, Rear Wheel secured with a theft proof Skewer (which I have the key for), Brake levers are very worn with some electrical tape covering tears in the rubber casing, only rear derailleur cable is connected. Rear Cog is a dura ace 9 speed except for a misscolored 14t cog, as it is from an old mountain bike. Chain is a 9 speed SRAM
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Yellow and Black
• Size: 58cm-60cm?
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Nick
• Contact Phone Number: 319 400 5588
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2 days
• How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
The bicycle was in an unlocked garage for two days, on May 17 the gate to the yard was open and only the bike was missing from the garage.
Stolen from...
Roscoe Village
1746 W Cornelia
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192475...
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 2:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
2004 Trek 4000 Green, 18", with Sun Rhyno Lyte wheels and Deore Hubs, Salsa handlebar with Salsa Grips, and XT Brakes, Forte Slick tires, X-wing saddle
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Serial No.: 001299R
• Color: GREEN
• Police Report No.: HV-290196
• Size: 18"
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Steven McNay
• Contact Email: smcnay
at
hotmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 3126133017
• Lock Type: Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: over night
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
Left bike locked up where it always is, and today the bike was gone. Someone took the whole thing, bike, wheels, lock, etc.
Stolen from...
Rogers Park
6531 N. Newgard Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192473...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 5:29 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Gold chain. gold cog. decals that say "surly steamroller" chipped off. beige grip tape. drop bars
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Color: Cream
• Size: 49cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: Christi
• Contact Email: christi.ahee
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 214-384-0416
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: One hour
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
I was in my enclosed back yard, where my bike was propped up along a fence. I went inside for an hour. During that time, someone entered our enclosed backyard and took my bike. My roommate came home at 5pm, and said she had not seen my bike.
Stolen from...
Apartment - Indoors
1500 n spaulding ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192471...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 10:30 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
This bike was stolen during a burglary at my apartment. The bike has a full Shimano LX group with new WTB tires. Upgrades include a Thomoson stem, Ritchey handlebar, and a WTB saddle. It is missing the "Gunnar" decal but has the headtube and top tube decals.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Serial No.: unknown
• Color: Blue/Black with flames
• Size: 20"
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Kevin M
• Contact Phone Number: 312.493.2133
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Stolen for inside my residence.
• How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
Incident Description:
The thief entered through our window and stole a laptop and my bicycle.
Stolen from...
Boys Town
742 W Aldine
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192469...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 1:50 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It's an urban uno. It has a tan seat and tan handel gripping. The frame is slightly banged up. And it has metal sleek looking splash blockers. And bull horn handel bars.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: u9020233
• Color: black
• Size: unisex and medium
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Mary Beth Brennan
• Contact Email: marybethbrennan
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 3122851027
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 4 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
Newer u-lock w/flat key, but someone sawed through the iron object it was locked to.
Stolen from...
Chicago Loop
205 W Randolph
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192468...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 10:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Beautiful red and white Cannondale. Cyclocross (CAAD-X). Black wrap on the drop bars. Had black Topeak read rack on it when it was stolen.
• Bicycle Type: Other (describe in detail below)
• Serial No.: NA
• Color: Red/White
• Size: 59m
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Shane Wesley
• Contact Email: skwesley1
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 312-714-0382
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 3.5 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
Went to work from 6:00-9:45. When I came out, the bike was gone.
Stolen from...
home
kenmore
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192466...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 11:22 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Sekai 2400. gold handlebar wraps. bullhorns. black gel saddle. White rims. Gold crank. Pedals with clips. Fixie.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Blue
• Police Report No.: Hv288306
• Size: 16"
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: dan smith
• Contact Email: dannyboy2114
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 810-836-3146
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 7days
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Bike up on porch, evidently someone climbed up on the porch about a 1/2 story and took it.
Stolen from...
Our home
955 Ontario Drive
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192464...
Monday, May 14th, 2012 9:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Nearly new - no major scrapes, nicks, or damage.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Serial No.: WTU297C2209D
• Color: Black
• Police Report No.: Romeoville Police dept 12-2044
• Size: 15.5"
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: Edward J
• Contact Email: qtip7
at
att.net
• Contact Phone Number: 815 886 8804
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: it was not locked.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
Garage door was left open. Someone entered garage and took bike. Have no suspects. Neighborhood is very quiet and is self-contained, so unless someone was casing the entire neighborhood, it was probably someone local.
Stolen from...
Austin Public Library
6100 W. Irving Park
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192462...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 4:39 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The Bike was a new silver Diamondback bike with thin tires and a green smudge on the right handle bar rubber section.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Color: Silver
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Mark Gerros
• Contact Email: markpgerr
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-430-7504
• Lock Type: Cable w/ Padlock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 5 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
The Bike and lock that attached it to the bike rack were stolen.
Stolen from...
Roosevelt University
Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #192460...
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 9:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Blue RRB bicycle with a red rear wheel. Built bike with giant components
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Blue
• Size: Full
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Christopher Peppey
• Contact Email: Npeppey
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 847 338 4485
• Lock Type: Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 5 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I locked the bike at school and when I returned, the bike and the locks were gone. Security at Roosevelt University has no camera seeing the bike racks directly in front of the main entrance.
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