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.

Giant Liv

Location

Apartment complex run by PPM
3130 N Lake Shore Dr Apt 309
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Women’s adult
Color: 
Black with pink trim
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 year old. Anti theft tire on front. U-Lock mount in center. Red attachable light on handlebars

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?: 
Storage room.
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: 
Bike was found to be missing 10/29 in the morning. *Location was tracked to Swap O Rama on 4100 S Ashland Ave via apple air tag. The bike and air tag appears to be insides the warehouse at that location.*

Liv Avail Advanced 2

Location

American Dental Association
211 E Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KAHZ05870
Size: 
S
Color: 
Lavender metallic
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old, good condition with a bit of gravel dust. Disc brakes. BFF Bikes sticker on frame. Original tires have been swapped out for wider Gravelking tires, about 38mm I think. Wheels are locked on with Pinhead axles.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hrs
Incident Description: 
Parked my bike at 9 am Monday outside work at 211 E Chicago Ave, near Michigan Ave, busy area. Went back at 12:45 pm and it was gone. The ABUS segmented lock was cleanly cut. My Knog tracking device (which I cleverly forgot to spring) told me the tracker was in Bridgeport. I went to the location and found the tracker discarded on the ground.

KHS xscape

Location

Mcfetridge Sports Center
3843 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 28, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R16L4152
Size: 
S
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has rear bike rack and metal folding baskets, front bag and rear view mirror. Handlebar covers falling off. Overall pretty beat up/scratched. Abus u lock -black and bright green on side.

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?: 
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?: 
1.5 hr
Incident Description: 
Left locked (I think!) to bike rack in front of McFetridge Sports Center from 12:30-1:30pm. Note on photo-bike stolen is the adult bike behind the child’s bike.

Mongoose Hilltopper

Location

Grove and Ridge
1112 Grove Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15-17"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bicycle with yellow font, tires have yellow rim and reflector on front tire. Seat is tilted forward with two pieces of black tape covering a rip on the left side. Gears on both sides of the handlebars.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at 16:45, by 08:45 it was missing.

Trek FX 3

Location

Hi-Lo
1110 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU210XC4990T
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only six months old. Attached to the bike was my black helmet, my water bottle, my orange cargo net, and various bike accessories such as lights, fenders, etc.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Eight hours
Incident Description: 
On October 27th, sometime between 3am and 1pm, someone stole my bike. The bike was securely locked to a tall road sign post with a Bontrager U-Lock and cable around both wheels outside of 1110 N California Ave. It appears the perpetrator(s) wheeled a garbage bin over, stood atop it, removed the sign from the post, and lifted the locked bike off of the post. Given the U-Lock and cable wrapped around the wheels, they would've had to have carried the bike away. The bike is unrideable unless the lock is cut. Attached to the bike was my black helmet, my water bottle, my orange cargo net, and various bike accessories such as lights, fenders, etc.

mercier galaxy

Location

logan square
st. louis ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brooks saddle, gator skin tires

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?: 
overnight

Trek FX2

Location

Ravenswood
Winchester Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038C4331N
Size: 
Women's Small 15inch
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition with cushier seat installed. Had a black bell attached to handlebars.

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 month
Incident Description: 
Thieves broke into locked detached garage and took 3 bikes, including this one.

Specialized Stumpjumper HT Comp 29”

Location

2737 W Berwyn
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC601042932J
Color: 
Black with red detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Overall black bike with red lettering and decals. Bike is in average condition for a 2015.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike last noticed on October 24th at 7pm. Noticed missing on October 26th at 5pm.

MOTOVOX WITH 224cc ENGINE

Location

Jewel Osco
53rd and Pulaski
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
MOTOVOX MINIBIKE
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
MINIBIKE is red and black. It has a 224cc engine. has a really soft memory foam seat that is custom. The front has a blue sticker that’s says R with an old English font. Also I have a bag ziptied to the handle bars that will give you a feature that is unique to look out for

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 min
Incident Description: 
Had went to jewel osco on 55th and Pulaski on my MINIBIKE to come buy a ski mask for the cold days on my bike. Parked MINIBIKE on the right side of the jewel osco building. Went in and about 6 minutes came out very quick because I didnt find what I was looking for and when I checked where I had left it, it was gone

Surly Straggler

Location

Johnny Sprockets
3140 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M21095472
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
baby blue (chlorine dream)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
like new, bit of dirt. black surly back rack. single speed, large back cassette, disc brakes, continental terra speed tires, mismatched bottle cages, rear Garmin light, mismatching carbon fiber seatpost, sram rival groupset.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to the racks on the street. Discovered it missing the morning of the 26th. Lock and bike were both missing, helmet was sitting in a planter box just beside location that it was stolen. Helmet was originally locked to the u-lock and did not show any damage, indicating that the lock itself was defeated. No obvious indication of a cut lock in the surrounding area. Checked all planter boxes, street, trash can, and dumpster nearby.

Felt Verza speed 40

Location

1950 N Campbell ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ10707207
Color: 
Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1.5 years old. Has “the bike lane” sticker on it. Accessories included a bag with tools, 2 locks, Cateye lights and an AirTag on the bottom of the seat.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen out of garage. Bike was locked to bike rack;entire rack was damaged taking it off. AirTag location last seen in Brighton Park.

Gyroor '3

Location

Loyola university water tower campus
111 E Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black with some red sign. It also has yellow sticker
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a small e-bike with 14" wheels. It is black with some red. It also has shining yellow stickers on it. It is so unique in the cook county area. Probably the only wheel.

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was lock at the downtown Loyola university Chicago water tower campus. I was in the class for only 3 hours. I was leaving at 1:30pm. When I was leaving, I realize my bike was stolen.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

Home (garage)
4618 N Keystone Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011012254U
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Birch (White)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Phone holder on the front handle bars. Mounted kryptonite u-lock, carrying rack mounted over back wheel with black milk crate attached.

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?: 
Stored in my garage nightly.
Incident Description: 
Someone kicked in my garage door in middle of the night (midnight-5a) and stole the bike from inside my garage.

Trek Cobia

Location

5402 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in decent condition. Has a black pouch on handle bars and a black/gray pouch on back under seat. The water bottle holder had a yellow bottle that said “Must Go Harder”. On the frame right before the handle bars are two stickers of red frogs. White seat.

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?: 
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?: 
Since 7:45pm the night before, found missing 2pm next day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked up outside last night at 7:45pm to a bike rack behind my apartment that is within a locked gate. This afternoon at 2pm when I went to get my bike, it was missing along with the bike lock I had used to lock it.

Trek Verve 2 Disc 2021

Location

864 West Newport Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU092XC0206S
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Lithium Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shiny black fenders on each wheel. 3 x 8 speed. Standard frame. Had a bright purple water bottle holder and a phone holder attached on the left handlebar. They stole my lock too so might have a heavy duty chain lock attached to the frame

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days (backyard of my apartment)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of the backyard of my apartment building. It was locked to a fence and the fence was cut. The incident occurred sometime between 10/19 at 7 PM and 10/22 at 3 PM

TERN ECLIPSE P20

Location

Swiss Embroidery Lofts
1715 West Ohio Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
AA71247492
Size: 
Universal - 26"" wheels.
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Tern Eclipse P20 Folding Bike Black with 26"" Hub Braked Wheels Tern bike rack and Flat style handlebars.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 years
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to cable and lock that was in a secure parking garage to rack to a second bike which was not stolen. Another attempt was made on a second new e-bike that failed. It appears the thieves were looking for a a certain level of bike to steal as other bikes were not stolen.

1970's Sears Steel Frame

Location

Le Moyne St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
med/lrg
Color: 
Grey with red/white/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey with Red/White/blue stripes the length of each frame pipe. Sticker decals "Free Spirit" & "Ten Speed" JB Weld all over the seat. 3" Red light glued to the rear brake plate. Black Bike Rack attached to the front with an orange bungie cord and large black rubber band in "X" shape. JB Weld Camera mounts on the frame and front rack.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Forgot to lock the bike up. Left it lying in the front yard. Someone stole it overnight.

Jamis Laser 16

Location

Residential Garage
1934 W Addison St
CHICAGO , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Y21G006919
Size: 
16 (Child)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One day old. Bought at Roscoe Village Bikes. Taken from our open garage door off the alley at on or about October 13/14 near Addison and Damen

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Taken from our residential garage around midnight Oct 13/14

Giant Hybrid Escape

Location

North Kostner
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey color bike with a pouch on the cross bar.

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?: 
3 months