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.

Trek FX2

Location

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

Date of Theft

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189XC2118S
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had an Eco Rack and foldable basket attached to back. Had a cupholder on the handlebars.

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?: 
Less than 4hrs
Incident Description: 
Stolen between 10am and 2pm.

Trek FX3 2023

Location

Chase Tower
10 S. Dearborn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU031XC1647T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hot Pink Bike cage. Small bell with pink brushed aluminum center.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to public rack around 9:30am with u-lock and a cable through both tires. When I left Chase Tower around 7pm, the bike was gone.

Electric Bike Company/ Custom Model E

Location

Target
1 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
B213200871
Size: 
26 in. Wheels
Color: 
Black frame, Army Green fenders, chain guard and rear rack
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Only a month old. Black frame with army green fenders, chain guard and rear rack. Black wheels and spokes with RED RIMS. Black front basket with green mesh liner. Basil rear crate.

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?: 
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?: 
15 Minutes
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to bike rack in front of Target on State St and Madison in the Loop. I locked it up a couple minutes before 7pm, ran into Target for a few things, and was back outside by 7:15pm. Bike gone with cut lock still there. There is a built in alarm that when bike is moved the alarm chirps a few times. If it is sat on, it continues to go off. Apparently that wasn’t enough to deter the thief.

Trek Checkpoint

Location

12 Step House
4454 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU124JC0879U
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Black (Deep Dark Blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Month and a half old. Gravel Bike with front and rear lights, saddle pack, phone holder, and bottle cage

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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was in a 12 step meeting at Sunnyside and Damen. I found the lock cut and on the ground when I came outside at around 12pm and was told that someone saw the lock cut and on the ground around 11:30am as well.

Trek Women’s 820 WSD

Location

Residence
N Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
Standard, fits a small-ish young adult woman
Color: 
White & Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
likely kinda muddy, grey crate on the back, broken wires in the front. metal cup holder in the front connected with zip ties. The WHEELS SAY BONTRAGER!

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a couple hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen between 4:30am saturday and 7pm sunday. It just disappeared, but my roommate saw two ‘teenage’ boys leave from beneath the porch with a bike. That was where my bike was, shortly after I rode it home around 9:30pm Saturday. I have not seen it since then.

Trek FX 1 Disc

Location

Garage
2352 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU253C0256R
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black/Charcoal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition, water bottle cage, multicolored bell, phone holder

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?: 
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?: 
Permanent storage location
Incident Description: 
We have CCTV footage of the thieves picking the USPS arrow lock and riding out with the bikes.

Trek FX1

Location

625 W. Deming Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU006XC0885S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About three years old, purple water bottle holder on the frame, some scuff marks along the frame, reflective light below seat and 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few nights
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight for several nights, discovered it missing the morning of 10/11 with no evidence of how it was stolen.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

2352 W Shakespeare Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 30, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011248680R
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Grey/Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, phone holder on the handlebar, front and back bike lights.

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?: 
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?: 
3 Days
Incident Description: 
Thief broke into apartment building garage and cut the bike lock.

Surly Cross Check

Location

Alley behind
1829 w superior st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M18030678
Size: 
64
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black front rack and silver rear rack installed. Thule front mounted child bike seat attachment installed. Burley trailer attachment installed on rear wheel. Red panniers were on bike when stolen.

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
Incident Description: 
Removed from garage that was open overnight.

Trek Verve 1 Disc

Location

434 W diversey parkway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU320XC0830S
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Including Project 529 Shield: FCNNGZT

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
~1 week
Incident Description: 
No idea when bike was taken, as I was out of town while it was locked.

2013 Bianchi Volpe

Location

1526 W Fargo Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Silver/blue Bianchi Volpe. Rainbow flag sticker on the top tube, Bigfoot and Silent Hill nurse stickers on the downtube. Fenders and a bike rack with a milk crate ziptied to it.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored in a locked storage room in a locked basement for two days
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked storage locker in a locked basement of a condo building, sometime between Wednesday, Oct 9 at 9 PM and Friday, Oct 11 at 9 PM.

Specialized Allez

Location

1108 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC006005896R
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black handlebar wrap, "SPECIALIZED" in white font on the frame. Black rear pannier rack installed. Black water bottle holder installed.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in basement storage of my apartment building behind locked door. Someone gained access to the rear door of the building (door may have been left propped open by someone) and stole the bike.

self-built

Location

1k Fulton
1000 W Fulton Market
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
n/a
Color: 
grey/white/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
a hybrid bike with k2 decorations on the frame with a SRAM sticker

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours

Kona Dew Plus 2022

Location

1001 S State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN21090353
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stolen with Kryptonite New York Lock locking the frame to the rear wheel

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?: 
Storage room.
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?: 
6 months

Orbea Diem

Location

Condo lower garage
859 W Erie Street Unit 301
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48 fm
Color: 
Black Carbon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orbea Diem black carbon with Shimano Ultegra components with bar ends, light, seat bag, rear rack, kickstand.

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 bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Bike locked behind car in condo lower garage and Cable lock was cut. It could have happened from Oct 6 to October 10.

Biria ST2

Location

S. Harper Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
K20220501309
Size: 
52 lbs.
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Foldable aluminum frame

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the rack in my apartment building's bike room with a black Master Lock at around 4 p.m. yesterday (i.e. Tuesday, October 8th 2024). I received an email from my landlord today (i.e. Wednesday, October 9th 2024) that some bikes were stolen from the bike room. I checked the bike room at around 12:10 p.m. and it was not there. The bike lock was left at the scene, locked. This suggests that someone was able to pick the lock.

Schwinn

Location

residence
6861 N Tonty
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
bike was register in 2008
Size: 
medium
Color: 
dark blue and gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black rear basket and side saddle, black composite fork, shimano shifters

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
A Male Hispanic stole a kid's Orange Bike at Saint Mary's of the Woods School and dump that bike then stole mine

2010 Specialized Dolce Elite Compact

Location

Aviation Lofts
1338 S Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WUD092103556E
Color: 
Silver w/ White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
upgraded Shimano Ultegra groupset --- blue handlebar tape --- lights installed on handlebar & seat tube --- black seat, black flat pedals w/ traction pins --- fair market value: $1,220 --- number of speeds: 2-front, 9-rear --- factory ID sticker worn off of frame, serial # stamped on underside of bottom bracket, serial #: WUD092103556E

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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the inside of a locked/secured apartment building. 5:00-5:40pm Sep 23, 2024

Giant NRS Composite 2

Location

Marriott Hotel Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black / Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2005 Giant NRS Composite 2 Large Hubs: Shimano XT Rims: Mavic X31 Tubeless Tire Front: 26x2.35 Schwalbe Nobby Nic Rear Tire: 26x2.25 Schwalbe Nobby Nic Spoke Brand: I don't know Components Brakeset: Hayes Sole XC front/Hayes SOLE HD rear brakes, Hayes levers Shift Levers: Shimano Deore LX Crankset: RaceFace Ride XC, 22/32/44 teeth Pedals: Not included Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth Seatpost: Don't Know, 27.2mm diameter Saddle: Selle Italia Expedia Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite Carbon Grips: ODI lock on grips Handlebar Stem: A few choices Headset: 1 1/8inch integrated FSA Orbit ACB Suspension Front F Forks: Fox Float 100 RLC Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch R

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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 hrs
Incident Description: 
Locked to a tree in front of the Marriott Magnificent Mile lobby on Rush and E. Ohio St. Missing in the AM.