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.

Miyata

Location

Chicago
1821 North Mozart Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue ripped grip on the right side, original seat, U-lock around handle bars

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in my private, single-car garage behind my duplex. Nothing else was stolen except for my bike.

Linus Roadster Sport 3i

Location

Home
1906 N Hudson Ave, Unit A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Large (59 cm)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought new in 2013. Good condition with minor scrapes and scratches. Upgraded brooks saddle. Connector for child seat on back. 9 years of Sandburg Village Bike Room stickers on top tube.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2+ years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from unlocked front patio shed at 4:15am. Incident caught on ring video.

Trek Aluminum Series 1220

Location

Residential Garage
4905 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
1420411
Size: 
53cm
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used but in good condition. It has a Working Bikes sticker in the shape of a gear on the frame. It had a black under-the-saddle bag with a spare inner tube in it, Gatorskin tires, front and back lights, and two water bottle holders.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
The garage door was locked, but the bike was unlocked in the garage.
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen out of my garage while I was out of town, sometime between June 14 and June 17. I don't know whether someone broke into the garage to steal it or whether the garage mechanism somehow failed and opened on its own, and someone took the bike while it was open. I had left the garage shut and locked but a few days later neighbor noticed the door was open, so my friend came by and shut it, then someone saw it open again, and my friend shut it again. The bike was unlocked in the garage. It is a 53cm purple Trek 1220 with a helmet, two water bottle holders, under-the-saddle bag, and lights.

Trek Dual Sport 3 Generation 4

Location

1653 W Barry
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU084XC0855T
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent; has U-lock and 2 keys on carabiner under seat. Water bottle holder added.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Stored in home garage that was closed & locked
Incident Description: 
Thief entered backyard, broke into garage side door, took bike from SteadyRack in garage.

Specialized Allez

Location

My home address
Oakdale Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2025 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used for 3 years, but in good conditions. Distinguishing features that could've been removed - 2 water bottle holders, handheld bike pump next to front water bottle holder, flat tire repair kit underneath seat, front (white) and back (red) lights. Tires and seat aren't quick release. Tire valves are presta. 2021 bike.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 months
Incident Description: 
I last locked my bike June 11th at 9am and noticed it was missing June 16th at around 9am. It is locked in the basement of my apartment where several units and building workers have access to it. There was no evidence of the basement being broken into or any other items being stolen (in fact, there are other bikes that remain un-stolen). I was using a kryptonite U-lock with a kryptonite double loop cable lock. The lock and my helmet are also missing.

Trek FX 2 Disc

Location

Bucktown
North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 16, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU272XC1619S
Size: 
700C
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New condition

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?: 
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 day

Fuji Sportif 2.3 Road Bike

Location

My apartment
2419 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. black pedals, one black water bottle holder, black phone holder, and a mounted kryptonite folding lock

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-Lock
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?: 
this is where it has always been stored
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the wall of my garage. I live at 2419 N Clybourn Ave, and my garage faces out on to Marshfield Ave. The garage might have been left open for ~30 minutes. There are other bikes left untouched in the garage, but mine is gone.

Giant Liv BeLiv 2 City 2018 Womens

Location

725 hinman
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back fender slightly bent; collapsible side bike basket. Chipped paint on top tube from carrying the ulock; Giant extended stem piece.

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?: 
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?: 
36 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of apartment building to a sign on Thursday night; was still there Friday night; on Saturday morning the bike was gone and the sign post it had been locked to was pulled out of the ground and laying on the boulevard. I had been up until 1am with windows open and facing the street, so I assume it was taken after that. This was in Evanston so I made a police report there.

Specialized Diverge E5

Location

East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025010686V
Size: 
54
Color: 
Cast Blue/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Has a size 54 and Kozy's bike shop sticker on it as well as a Kryptonite lock holder. Serial number sticker should still be on the underside of the bike.

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?: 
6 hours

Marin Kentfield 1

Location

6008 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
B24010318
Size: 
medium
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black bike bag on back fender, speaker mount on front handlebars. new condition

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
locked bike stolen by 2 individuals in business parking lot during business hours

Trek FX 2 Disc

Location

Home
1122 W Chicago Ave Apt 712
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu052c7065r
Size: 
XL frame
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition /had a green verde apartments sticker on it

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from secure bike room at my apartment building. Bike was locked. Police report filed, and building management notified.

Specialized Sirrus X 4.0

Location

1879 N Milwaukee Ave
1879 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC024000337U
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Satin Smoke / Satin Black Reflective
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition (brought brand new and owned for 3 months) Very minor dent on the side of the bottom tube

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
No more than 48 hrs
Incident Description: 
Entry was made into apartment building. Force entry made into bike storage room. U-Lock was cut and left on scene.

Trek FX 3

Location

Halsted and Grace
Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Light blue, shiny color. Thru axels on both wheels. Lights on front and back.

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 minutes, unlocked in front of parking lot.
Incident Description: 
Left biked in front of rack. Friend was standing right in front of bike but walked away. Walked over to get my lock from my other friend's bag. Went back and it was gone.

Fuji

Location

Glenwood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Adult Woman
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was in good condition. No distinguishing features unfortunately.

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 a wooden pole, railing, 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?: 
days

Giant

Location

1148 N Honore St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2025 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Weak breaks, rusted chain, seat differs then the one on the picture, no mudguard. Phone holder attached on handlebar.

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?: 
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?: 
6 hours

Trek and I think it's a Marlin

Location

937 W Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Adult
Color: 
Black with some red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has disc brakes and a black rack on the back. It'll have a cell phone holder and light on the front if still intact. It's been cleaned, tuned up, and new brakes recently so looks in good condition.

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 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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked by bike rack near the Divvy station by Diversey and Witon near the Diversey red line stop. Lock was cut. Cable and lock left at the scene.

KHS Green Hybrid

Location

2248 W. Melrose Street Apt. 1E
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2012/2013 model in good condition, has stickers from Roscoe Village Bikes and a reflective sticker with the Chicago skyline on the frame. Was stolen with plastic mesh panniers, U-lock + cord, back rack, kickstand, LED lights on front and back. One wheel has a much longer inflation valve than the other, which has a small black cap.

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?: 
Five days
Incident Description: 
My apartment building has recessed back porches inside two tall (>7") gates which must be locked with a key every time you enter/leave. Both gates were locked as of 9:45 this morning, but dog owners may have locked them since last night. I have been leaving my bike on my first-floor back porch when not in use, out of sight from the street and the alley. I took my dog out around 11 last night and passed it as we came back inside. This morning, around 8 AM, it was gone. It had not been moved by a neighbor and was not found elsewhere on the property. The bike included panniers, a U-lock and cord, multiple sets of LED lights (front and back), a back rack to attach the panniers, a Roscoe Village Bikes sticker and a reflective Chicago Bikes sticker with a cartoon of the skyline on the body. An air pump alongside it was not stolen. The bike was purchased for >$500 in 2013 and additional accessories probably bump up the lost property value over $750. I think someone left a gate open, which someone entered after midnight and took my bike.

Specialized Allez

Location

1628 N Bosworth Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 7:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC006034116R
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue bike. Good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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?: 
2 years

Trek FX1

Location

Open Books
651 W Lake St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU347XC6572S
Size: 
28 inch
Color: 
gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new bike with disc brakes and a pink water bottle holder and black phone holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was chained up to a bike rack outside Open Books at 651 W Lake street. Bike was gone when I left at 3PM. Had U lock through front tire which was connected to a loop which went through the back wheel and around the bike rack.