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.
The old Stolen Bike Registry is still available. We're moving old listings into the new system as we get time to do it.
Important: See Mr Bike's tips on IDing your bike before it gets stolen!
Search tip: The "search" feature is fixed! 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.
Stolen from...
House
W. Lill Ave. and Racine
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190144...
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 2:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good condition. Tires are fairly new hybrid road tires a little thicker than traditional race tires. NEW black cork handlebar tape. Non-working wireless Cateye odometer. Seat is selle italia black and yellow doesn't match the bike at all. one waterbottle cage on the upright tube, rattles when riding on bumpy pavement. Also, has clips on the pedals and the right clip is missing the adjustable black nylon strap.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: F903GSQ007
• Color: BLACK
• Police Report No.: HS435854
• Size: 54 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Barry
• Contact Email: barry.bricker (
at
) gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 812 603 5380
• 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?: 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:
I'm pretty sure that someone went through this neighborhood with some industrial chain cutters and took every bike without a u lock. I'm fairly certain we will not see anyone riding this bike around as I found this perfect match of my bike on craigslist today. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1870215614.html
Also, anybody that knows anything about bikes would know this bike isn't worth the craigslist asking price of $500. I bought it for $450 on clearance 5 years ago!
Hopefully someone here can help. Thanks!
Stolen from...
corner of Schubert and Francisco (Logan Square)
2900 block of Schubert
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190143...
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 4:36 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Red grips, red cable housing, top and cross tubes have white reflective tape. Clear red platform pedals (look pink/magenta in daylight) It has a 27" back wheel and a 700 front wheel. It has red spoke cards. Front and back brake. Single speed.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Color: black
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Haley Hall
• Contact Email: haleyfoofou
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-554-1486
• Lock Type: Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to street sign.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: overnight
• 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:
Bike was left for the night and discovered missing around 7 am
Stolen from...
Residence
5219 N. Ashland
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190142...
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 10:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike has yellow frame, Crank is black, Grips are red, Saddle is black, Chain is blue, wheel rim is red. One wheel and the frame was stolen.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Serial No.: SF91103833
• Color: Yellow Frame
• Police Report No.: HS435210
• Size: Large Frame, 59cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
• Owner Name: Katharine Denny
• Contact Email: kbdenny
at
sbcglobal.net
• Contact Phone Number: 773-330-1925
• Lock Type: Other U-Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Overnight
• 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?: Front of building in residential area.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked overnight to gate. The person stole the frame and one of the wheels.
Stolen from...
Garage
1741 W. School St.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190140...
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 10:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Steel frame, used with scratches. Black electrical tape on frame by pedals. Just put on brand new wheels with new wide Bontrager tires. Had brand new Topeak rear luggage with nylon black + yellow zipper case and u-lock attached, but key was not stolen so they can't use the lock.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Color: Dark Grey
• Police Report No.: HS397047
• Size: Small men's
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: J. Zolot
• Contact Email: jzolot
at
att.net
• Contact Phone Number: 773-935-1090
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Overnight, in locked garage
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
Left the bike in my locked garage around 9 pm Tuesday. Wednesday morning the bike was gone and the side door was left ajar. Nothing else was taken.
Stolen from...
Chicago Board of Trade Building
112 W. Van Buren st.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190138...
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 9:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Leopard Siding on Seat. Locking skewers on tires. Sage Green color with 'BIANCHI' spelled out in red letters. Cages on pedals.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Sage Green / Red Letters
• Size: 58 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Jimmy W
• Contact Email: thexplosion
at
hotmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-677-7047
• 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?: 8 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:
Thieves used grinder to saw off lock during the day. Occurred underneath train station on Van Buren street.
Stolen from...
Beachstro
Oak Street
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190136...
Monday, July 26th, 2010 1:50 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Trip computer, LED lights front and back, under seat bag, bottle cage. Modified handle bar grips for carpal tunnel.
• Bicycle Type: Hybrid Bike
• Color: Dark Blue/Silver
• Size: 25"
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Richard Carlini
• Contact Email: rcar659
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 847-302-9451
• Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 60 minutes while we ate lunch
• 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:
My wife and I stopped at Beachstro for lunch. I locked both bikes together with a cable lock and we ate lunch. returned to bike 45-60 minutes later and cable was cut. My wife's Trek 7200 was not stolen. Told the restaurant manager the 3 police officers that were 50' away.
Stolen from...
My house.
2833 N. Troy
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190135...
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 7:30 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It is a black 73' Raleigh LTD, with a silver cargo rack. It is missing the fender over the chain and crank, and much of the paint had worn off where the bottom tube met the fork.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Black
• Police Report No.: hs433651
• Size: Large
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Alec Boyle
• Contact Email: docleo83
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 8472046779
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Had been in my backyard behind a privacy fence for approximately the last 12 hours.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
Bike was stolen from backyard, as well as my roommates considerably newer and nicer Raleigh. We believe the thief hopped our fence and then let themselves out from the inside.
Stolen from...
house
2833 N. Troy St.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190134...
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 4:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Black Raleigh One Way around 27" single speed bicycle. everything is mostly stock except for a black Brooks saddle. the back wheel is a flip-flop single speed and fixed gear, the bike should be on the single speed setting when it was stolen. there should be a Large Kryptonite U-lock mounted to the middle of the frame. The bike was not locked when it was stolen, but sitting in my back yard. All an all the bike is in very good shape.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Color: Black
• Size: 27
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Stewart Hall
• Contact Email: smhall86
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 617-365-9734
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: The bike was sitting unlocked in my locked backyard. The yard has high fences and is difficult to see into. It was placed there in the evening and gone the next morning.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
From the hours of 2000 july 27th 2010 to 0900 july 28th 2010, my Black Raleigh One Way 27" single speed bicycle was stolen from my locked back yard. The Bike was placed there after work, against a tree in my locked back yard. It is very difficult to see into the yard due to the fence being very tall. One other bike was stolen from the yard during that time, but nothing else. There seems to be no signs of break in, and my helmet was taken along with the bike.
Stolen from...
Avondale
3450 Lawndale Ave
Chicago IL
Theft Report #190132...
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 9:30 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Mostly stock, with upgraded 25cm tires. Front and rear blinky/head/tail lights, missing bar end cap and toe clip on left side, some light scratching and a small dent in top tube, left chainstay wrapped in black protective tape, had a receiver for a bike trailer on rear wheel. Flip flop hub.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Color: Orange
• Size: 54cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
• Owner Name: Melissa Ferguson
• Contact Email: fergmelk at yahoo dot com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-849-9317
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: ~12 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked to the 4" thick wooden support rail of my porch overnight. Was there @ 7am when I left for work in a downpour, but was gone by the time my neighbor awoke at noon. Thieves cut through porch railing with a reciprocating saw or jigsaw and removed spindles to free u-lock. ***
Stolen from...
my garage
25th and oakley
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190131...
Monday, July 26th, 2010 2:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bullhorn handlebars with metallic bronze tape. SPD style pedals. Thomson stem. Front brake only. Blue front tire. Pale blue hubs.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Color: pale green
• Police Report No.: H5429973
• Size: 56 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Caitlin
• Contact Email: caitlin.nafziger
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 7738518213
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Overnight
• 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:
Second of my two bikes stolen from my locked garage overnight.
Stolen from...
my garage
25th and oakley
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190130...
Monday, July 26th, 2010 2:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Full Campagnolo Mirage, dirty white bar tape, pink San Marco saddle, pedals with double neon straps, yellow paint, chromed fork with litespeed decals
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: yellow
• Police Report No.: H5429973
• Size: 58 cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Caitlin
• Contact Email: caitlin.nafziger
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 7738518213
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Overnight
• 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:
Both my bikes were taken from my locked garage. The garage was still locked when I realized they were missing.
Stolen from...
Lincoln Park, Chicago IL, stolen from back porch of home
2753 N. Seminary Ave. #2
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190129...
Monday, July 26th, 2010 12:24 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
New, built from scratch. Iro frame, silver velocity rims, sugino cranks, brooks saddle, old-style 3-speed handlebars, one front break.
• Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
• Serial No.: don't know
• Color: black
• Size: big. I'm 6'1"
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: Jeff
• Contact Email: shop
at
geofffarina.com
• Contact Phone Number: 4012120938
• Lock Type: No Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 2 days on second story back porch.
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
Stolen from back porch, second story. Must have climbed up the side of the building to get it!
Stolen from...
Residence
1646 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190128...
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 3:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Very good condition. There is a tire pump attached under the water bottle holder on the frame. The gear indicator on the grip shift is cracked.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Serial No.: C25DT231
• Color: Dark Blue
• Size: 18" Frame, 26" Wheel
• How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
• Owner Name: Blake
• Contact Email: blkotn
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 608-444-1227
• Lock Type: Cable w/ Padlock
• 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?: Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked to the ceiling of my garage by two 3/8" eyebolts that were epoxied to the ceiling joists. A cable lock with padlock was used to lock both the front tire and rear tire to the frame and then the ceiling. In addition to the cable lock, there was a kryponite u-lock locking the front tire to the frame. Thieves broke into the garage and broke the eyebolts from the ceiling joists. Locks were carried off with the bike (there was no way they could ride it from the scene).
Stolen from...
Flat Top Grill
North Ave and North Park Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190127...
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 11:53 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It is a single speed convert with a fixed gear for flip flop on the rear wheel. The frame paint was in pretty good shape still with a few chips and dings. It has a new Vuelta wheelset and I had just put a new Gator tire on the rear.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Blue
• Size: 63cm
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
• Owner Name: Mathew DeGutes
• Contact Email: biggreenmat
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 312 282 9503
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: <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 went to a going away party and left the bike locked to a solid metal fence outside. When I went outside to leave the bike was gone along with my helmet and lock. There were no apparent signs of how the lock was defeated.
Stolen from...
550 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190126...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 4:10 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Seat and post on bike, stolen from outside office building. Why can't we have nice things? Left me their 1/2 inch rachet socket in their rush
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: Spalding Blade
• Color: Black
• Police Report No.: HS426093
• Size: Medium
• How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
• Owner Name: Hamilton
• Contact Email: yellow.dragon
at
live.com
• 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?: 6hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Other situation, please describe below.
Incident Description:
Bike parked outside of office building during normal work hours. Pretty public and well traveled area.
Security camera footage available. Left me their 1/2 inch rachet socket in their rush. Hopefully some moron who works in my building did this.
Stolen from...
Stolen from my Apartment Building
Farwell & Sheridan
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190124...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 4:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Fairly good condition, no grip on handlebars, White Kent 56" inch frame from '80s, 7-speed with a broken rear derailleur, rear brakes make honkey noises.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Vintage White
• Size: 56" Frame
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Owner Name: Nick Passarelli
• Contact Email: npassarelli
at
luc.edu
• Contact Phone Number: 402-651-7498
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 1 day, but I store it here whenever I am not using it (so 3 months?)
• 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:
My bike was stored inside my locked apartment building on the ground floor. Sometime between 2:00 AM and 9:00 AM, a thief (or thieves) picked the lock and broke in to our building (though not into my actual apartment thankfully). My bike was not locked to anything because it was stored inside a locked building (which I had assumed would be safe enough).
Stolen from...
South Loop - State St. and 11th ave.
State St and 11th
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190122...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 6:55 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike looks good. Both gear heads on the handle bars have impact scratches on them from falling. The bottle holder on the frame is black and red.
• Bicycle Type: Mountain Bike
• Color: Blue/Silver
• Size: Large/21"
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Kon
• Contact Email: spacestrangers
at
yahoo.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-450-8500
• Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to street sign.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: 1 hour
• 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:
Went to visit friend in his apt. for a second. When I came down, bike was gone.
Stolen from...
Morse Red Line
Morse (Red Line)
Chicago IL
Theft Report #190120...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 2:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike was in pretty terrible condition. The derauller (sic?) wasn't working completely properly and the chain was a bit squeaky. Left brake doesn't release fully when it's let go of.
The frame is blue.
The gears are adjusted by turning a knob. There aren't any numbers.
There is NO bell.
The seat is relatively new, good quality.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Color: Blue
• Size: Medium?
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
• Owner Name: Asher Stuhlman
• Contact Email: asherstuhlman
at
gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: 773-330-0405
• Lock Type: Combination Cable Lock
• 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?: 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:
Bike lock was cut, lock and helmet left at the scene.
Stolen from...
Residence, Apartment Building (inside foyer)
1220 W Farwell Ave
Chicago IL
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Theft Report #190119...
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 2:00 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Great condition, kryptonite was around a handlebar during time of theft, diagonal bar (women's bike)
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: 0804601570
• Color: aqua/turqoise
• Police Report No.: HS425646
• Size: 12 1/2 - 14 1/2
• How was the lock defeated?: Not locked.
• Owner Name: GMD
• Contact Email: g-disalvo
at
northwestern.edu
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Bike not locked.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: Bike was in front foyer for 1 day (but was normal location to "park" it)
• How was the bike locked?: Not locked.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
Incident Description:
Bike was in foyer of apartment building on June 23 and was gone on the morning of June 24. Someone entered the (locked) apartment building and stole the bike. A neighbor's bike was stolen a month later, on July 23, when the lock to the front of the apartment building was broken.
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