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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.

State

Location

Life Time
15 W Chicago Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green state bike with mountain bike wheels. Front light and lock compartment in the middle.

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?: 
3 hrs
Incident Description: 
I left my bike at approximately 5:20 a.m in the bike rack at Life time Gym in the vestibule. I put it right next to another black bike to the farthest left side of the bike rack. When I came down around 8:00 a.m I noticed nothing was there. I went out and asked the concierge at 1 Chicago if I should let them know or the lifetime concierge. She directed me to lifetime so I spoke with the young lady there and filed an incident report. Incident report #307456. They tried looking for it in the other room but no luck.

Specialized, cross trail.

Location

353 N clark street.
353 n clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Satin gray.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized cross trail hybrid bike.The bike has a odometer clip on the front handlebars which i took off the odometer and i found my bike posted by 3 accounts with fake names on fb marketplace after seeing it was stolen. They took off all my stickers and listed it as new even though i have fallen with that bike many times. It has a rear light mount around the back seat as well. They have it listed as “specialized cross trail new” and i’m positive that’s my bike. It is extremely dusty because i just moved. I have melanoma and had a tumor in my leg. It’s hard for me to walk. I can’t afford another $700 bike.

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?: 
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?: 
A couple of hours. Outside of 353 n clark.
Incident Description: 
I just moved to the suburbs to get away from crime and i had a surgery to remove a tumor in my right leg. I was using the bike to get to and from work from the train because it hurts to walk long distances. I parked my bike outside my office at 353 N clark. I came out later and every bike that was locked to the bike locks was gone including my specialized. I found multiple people who are selling 20+ bikes on facebook marketplace all post my bike. I messaged them to buy it but they removed it. One of them is still talking to me. I’m trying to go meet them to get it back. I have receipts for the bike. And every accessory still on the bike. Do not bring your bike downtown. If you do take it indoors. The same person who stole it has electric bikes and scooters i recognize all on his facebook for sale. That’s what i get for working hard and trying to get my family a better life. It took me so long to report it and i cannot get in touch with a officer to help me get it back. Expensive bikes like these are easy to prove it’s mine i have all the paperwork. I was goinf to meet them to get it back and they are not answering now.

2018 haro aeras

Location

Home
5348-5354 north wolcott ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Bright Red with yellow Haro text
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Has a “no requests” sticker on the bar.

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?: 
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?: 
Always locked in designated bike rack for the apt complex
Incident Description: 
Unclear of what day or time this happened since I’ve been working, but noticed my bike was missing today on 9/28. Likely happened sometime earlier this week. Happened in back common area that is gated/locked. Apt complex has a designated bike rack for tenants that my bike has been locked to for 3 years when not in use.

Brooklyn

Location

4700 Block of N Hermitage
Hermitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Men’s Full Size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooklyn Bicycle Company black hybrid men’s bike 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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Work being performed by carpenter in back yard; bike stolen while garage open.

Raleigh Sportif

Location

Irving Park/Avondale
3406 W Waveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
S
Color: 
Black, red tires and saddle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1985 black Raleigh Sportif, red tires and red carbon fiber hollow saddle. Has pale green and purple "NTS" sticker on down tube of frame near pedals

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?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from shared basement of apartment building with 4 units. The basement is only accessible to tenants, or anyone that is able to get into the locked building.

Workcycles Secret Service

Location

Home
1511 W Glenlake
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 4:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
AZ2109201
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition: Brooks Saddle. Broken cafe lock, Green Clarjis panniers,

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?: 
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into my garage and took it. It had the wheel brake on but was otherwise not locked.

Diamondback Haanjo 4

Location

Neiu
5500 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
AMV21B02164
Size: 
50cm
Color: 
Bluish grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Rock bros saddle bag. On the route brand bottle cage.

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6.25 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack in entryway to Lech Walsa Hall on the campus of Northeastern Illinois University.

6ku fixed gear

Location

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

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
49
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very unique/colorful build. Chrome fixed gear frame with red wheels, green front fork and orange handlebars. Good condition but has some dings and scratches.

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
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?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Noticed it sunday morning but was told it was gone the night before. Someone gained acces to my building and stole both my bike and my roommates by cutting the locks

Zizzo Campo

Location

Bucktown/Wicker Park
2315 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
FGM221J113526
Size: 
20" tires
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black bell on right side of handlebars, rear rack with dark green REI cargo 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked residential garage (3 cars).

Co-op Cycle ADV 2.2 road/gravel bike

Location

From our home on 5000 block of Avers; in the alley between Carmen & Argyle
N Avers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U17XU01485
Color: 
Grey-Brown’ish
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition; big “co-op” letters written on the frame, oversized fender & a bike rack for pannier on back wheel

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Whenever not in use
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into our property from our back gate (in the alley) & stole 2 Co-op Cycle bikes from our locked garage.

Co-op Cycle bikes ADV 2.3 road/gravel bike

Location

My house on Avers; in the alley between Carmen & Argyle
Avers Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
C1ED6281
Color: 
Olive green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint condition, big “co-op” letters written on the frame, gold bell on left handle bar, fender over back wheel, mountain bike-style pedals

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Whenever not in use
Incident Description: 
Woke up on 9/21 to our back alley gate wide open. Opened our side-entrance small garage door to find 2 bikes were stolen from our locked garage in Albany Park (near W Carmen Ave & N Avers Ave). They took nothing else (including our helmets & an older steel frame bike hanging right next to the 2 Co-op bikes). It seems deliberate & like they knew what they were looking for.

Trek Domane AL 4

Location

777 north Michigan ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU107XC0972V
Size: 
58 cm
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Trek Domane AL 4, brand new only 2 weeks old

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: 
Locked bike in rack in front of building. Went to doctor appointment. When I returned the lock had been cut with a saw or angle grinder and the bike was gone.

Co-op Cycles Generation 1.2 Electric Bike

Location

Albany Park home garage
Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
G22037969
Size: 
Reach 38 cm, Standover Height 57.4 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, no battery attached. We have the battery in the house for charging. Front basket with Apple AirTag. Burley infant bike seat attached to rear rack. Burley infant seat has a blue silicone teether toy attached to 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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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 days
Incident Description: 
My husband went out to the garage at 6:00PM and called to ask me where the bike was. It was not in the garage. We have an Apple AirTag attached which said it was in our garage at 2:00PM. The lock is also missing.

Sun North Bay Step Over

Location

4443 N Greenview Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SNX072110770
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks+
Incident Description: 
It was locked to the pipe in my apartment complex storage area. The lock was a foldable bike lock and was smashed opened.

Jamis Bosa Nova / Bossa Nova

Location

Garage
2721 Park Place
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L - 58 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black reflective tape over all logos. Chicago flag sticker on top tube. SKS metal fenders. Selle SMP seat. No reflectors in spokes; reflective tape on each rim. Steel crowned fork. Black rear rack. Black bash guard. 28c Gator Hard Shell 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?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Bike was in my unlocked garage. Thieves stole mine plus 3 others from neighboring garages.

RadCity 5 Plus Step-Thru

Location

Lincoln Square / Ravenswood
2742 West Giddings Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 12:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a front basket and bright orange children's seat on the back with stickers (Bike Gride Now)

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was brought into locked and high fence backyard at 12:30, gone when I came back outside at 2pm. Back gate was open so must have been taken out through the alley way. Potentially spotted by a neighbor blocks away two 20 somethings - male riding bike, woman in the kids seat.

Rad Power Mini foldeable with Basket WHITE

Location

1651 N Artesian Ave
Artesian Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
WHITE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Thick tires, great condition! basket has rain damange

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was behind a locked fence-- someone jumped the condo fence in order to get the bike

Felt Verza Speed 50

Location

528 W. Addison St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
54-56 in
Color: 
Purple with blue stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Felt verza 50 purple with blue stripes, good condition medium to large size stolen from alley in Lakeview East

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?: 
Bike was not locked, I was about to leave on it
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from alley in lakeview east near addison and lake shore. Suspect was a white Male about 5'8 to 6 feet tall wearing a white shirt. Bike was taken right in front of my open back door.

Specialized Tarmac

Location

904 Webster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 4:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition with saddle bag and

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Stored here
Incident Description: 
Two Thieves cut bike lock from garage and stole this one bike