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.

Redline

Location

Farwell Estates Bike Storage Room
6834 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
approx. 50
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good used condition, brown Brooks saddle, rear rack with blue Ortleib pannier, recently replaced cables with pink tips, black handlebar tape (replaced since the photo).

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
week
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked in a locked bike room inside our building among other bikes. Probably another resident or someone visiting the building took it sometime in the first week of December. Discovered missing the morning of 12/9/24.

Cinelli Zydeco

Location

Logan Square
West Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 9, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48 - 50 cm
Color: 
Orange (with rainbow stripes behind the logo)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~4 year old Cinelli in good condition. Light blue handle bar tape. Orucase seat/ seat cover. Kenda tires. Disk brakes. yellow break cables.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored overnight, not locked to anything behind apartment complex. It was on my second story porch inside a locked back courtyard area. When I came out in the morning it was gone.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Logan Square
West Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 9, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 - 60 cm
Color: 
cream/ white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Surly fixed gear with scratches and dings in the paint. Camouflage handle bar tape. Front break only. Hold fast straps on petals. There is a black and white Vern and Sonny's Bike Shop sticker on the front of the head tube. When it was stolen, I had it set up as a fixed gear with an underseat bike bag.

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: 
My bike is usually locked up ion my porch in the closed/ locked back area behind my apartment in Logan Square. Last night I didn't lock it up, for the first time in months. When I came out in the morning it was gone.

Jamis renegade exploit, model 9850

Location

Sidewalk
4423 n ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WM8A00375
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, new DTswiss wheels, grey pedals. Blue oil slick handle bar tape

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack on Ravenswood avenue near Montrose. At 10:20 building security camera caught a van pulling up person exited took an angle grinder, defeated my lock and took the bike. The van had no license plate. They left the cut lock on the ground.

Trek Electra Ponto Go

Location

950 W Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU169XC0674U
Color: 
WHITE WITH ORANGE PINK AND BLUE FADE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, but has a crack on the gear change. The bike has a white frame with orange, pink, blue fade.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
At least a day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a shared garage of an apartment building. The bike lock was cut and the broken chain was left at the site

All City Nature Boy

Location

Maple Parking Garage
1800 Maple Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm Small
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, white Fizzik saddle, white handle bar tape. Evanston pony shop sticker on frame.

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 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?: 
6 -8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike left locked outside security office at Maple parking garage in downtown Evanston. Upon returning from work bike was gone.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Loyola Chicago
6300 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red seat, white handlebar wrap, red water bottle holder, black cargo rack on back

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months, used daily
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to bike rack in locked apartment complex. Bike was placed in rack at 1pm and not there at 5pm.

Argon 18 Grey Matter Apex AXS

Location

Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
356ASML00003SM
Color: 
Tundra Green Gloss
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer bike in excellent condition. Has Shimano PD-T8000 pedals installed (one side fits riding shoes, the other side is flat).

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?: 
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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bicyle was stolen outide of the Sutzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. The bicycle is an Argon 18 Grey Matter Apex AXS in tundra (dark) green. Here is a link showing the bike: https://www.argon18.com/en-us/bikes/gravel/grey-matter/sram-apex-axs-xplr

Jamis Sonik

Location

Avondale
2744 W Nelson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WK6600136
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016. Aluminum frame. Black rims and camo seat bag. vittoria tires. 700c black rims. drop bars with black tape and front and rear brakes. free wheel single speed. not fixie.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
3 hispanic males from ages 17-25 approximately 5'7", two skinny, one heavier. entered my garage and walked away with two of my bikes. Both were locked with a U lock to back tire to frame.

State All Road 6061

Location

Avondale
2744 W Nelson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2100288
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New in 2021. Some light chips on the frame. Black State seat, and Black state 700c rims with vittoria all road/gravel tires. black bar wrap tape. black State shifter/brake handles with some scrapes from falls.

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?: 
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
Incident Description: 
I have video of three hispanic males, 5'7" In height. Two were skinny, one was heavier set.

Retrospec Beaumont

Location

2303 W Charleston St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 29, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint green bike with curved step-through frame.

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 a metal pole, pipe, 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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
We noticed the bike was missing on this day. It was locked to a metal fence in a fenced area to the side of our apartment building.

RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike - Forest Green

Location

230 W Division St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 22, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange child seat. Front basket. Attached front light is broken and a removable light was on the basket. Had a ABUS Bordo Granit X-Plus 6500 Folding Lock attached. Back axel had an attachment for a trailer.

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?: 
Multiple days
Incident Description: 
Last seen on 11/22/24. Noted missing on 11/30.

HeyBike CityRun

Location

Home Garage
5050 N. Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
24"
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Practically new. It's an electric bike with light brown leather accents and a back basket.

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?: 
a year.
Incident Description: 
We only noticed the bike was missing over the weekend. It was there mid-week, but might have been taken any time from November 20 - 23. We were working in the yard and in and out of the garage on November 23, so the door may have been open briefly.

Kona Dew Plus

Location

1751 W. Olive Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN22077428
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in fair condition, with some scratches to the frame from u-lock rubbing against frame. There is a black Wald basket mounted to the front handlebars and front and back lights

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?: 
6 hours approximately
Incident Description: 
I left home at about 11:30am today and when my wife got home later at about 5:15pm my bike was missing from our garage.

Cannondale Optimo 4

Location

TMC, a division of CH Robinson Worldwide
315 N Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FC43395
Size: 
58
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow U-Lock on frame

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?: 
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?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from "secure" bike room at my office building. unfortunately, bike room is not secure and can be accessed by anybody walking in from the street while the garage door is wide open.

Cannondale Topstone 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra
4800 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
FC56760
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black (Graphite
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue pedals and a black bell on the right aide of the handle bar.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 11 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at the corner of Ravenswood and Leland by the Ravenswood Metra station. Kryptonite bike lock was put through the bike frame, rear wheel and bike post Bike lock was defeated with what appears to be an angle grinder. Helmet and broken lock were left behind.

Ride1up Revv1

Location

Building storage area
2435 N Sheffield
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
100 pounds
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
almost new

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?: 
two days
Incident Description: 
Bike and helmet were missing when I went to take it to work. There is no battery attached to the bike (I had it stored separately)

Trek Dual Sport Gen2

Location

Nordstrom rack store sidewalk
101 E Chicago Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038XC1812U
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Dual Sport Gen 2 Gray Trek bike. There was a blue sticker on the seat frame.

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 metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes

State Bicycle Co 4130

Location

Residential garage
900 N Paulina St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2403145
Size: 
55
Color: 
Olive Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new single gear State Bicycle Co 4130 bicycle

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?: 
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?: 
1-6 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door was left open, making bike visible from alleyway. The bike was not affixed to an object, but U-lock attaching wheel to frame would have prevented thief from riding away with bike, so was likely transported away by vehicle.