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.

Kona Dew

Location

4741 North Beacon Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 29, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
IN24121523
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Cream/grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, basket and mount on the back, orange kryptonite evolution bike lock mounted in frame.

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Someone entered our gated back parking lot and climbed up to our porch via the rear staircase. It appears that they then cut the chain lock holding the bike to the porch.

Cervelo RS

Location

Lincoln Park Athletic Club
1019 W Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2025 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
White/Red/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very clean visually stunning White Vroomen Design Cervelo bike, SWORKS post with a black 3D printed Fizik saddle. Bike has hybrid pedals (clip in on one side, regular on the other), SRAM Red shifters. Also has a red and white water bottle holder on the vertical pillar.

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 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked up bike at 1:41pm, entered Lincoln Park Athletic Club to workout, came out at 3pm to the lock cut. Video captures the lock being cut at 1:44pm right after I entered the gym.

Specialized sirrus

Location

Subway parking lot
Meadow road
Northbrook , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good shape, boys bike , gray in color..

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?: 
for 3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked in front of of Subway in Northbrook, my son rode the bike to work at the Ace hardware and then left it there for couple days, when he went to look back for it , it was not there. We had bought this bike in Dallas Texas in 2012 for about $600.

Trek 7200

Location

Park Place Towers
655 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU106C0721D
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple bike with flowers. No cup holder

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 street sign.

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?: 
one day
Incident Description: 
Bike locked overnight 6/27-6/28 with cable key lock to street sign in front of apartment building. The next morning there was no bike or lock.

scott sub active e bike unisex pedal assist

Location

oak St Beach
1000 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
blue, matte, cute AF. pedal assist e bike. tan seat.

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 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 hrs
Incident Description: 
bike was double locked at oak st beach. The lock was cut and left on the fence. Blue E-Bike Scott Sub Active. 250 miles on it.

Aventon level 2

Location

Shake Shack River North
E Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
0972LL40
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue (clay)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In new conditions, some scratches, has a slot for bike lock but missing the lock

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?: 
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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike lock outside of shake shack, lock was cut open and bike was stolen.

Magna- Shale 1010

Location

Blue Cross Blue Shield building
300 E randolph st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 27, 2025 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Blue/green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue/green bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The security office at 300 E Randolph St let me know that my bike was stolen at 11:15pm outside of the office building. I am not sure if they cut the lock or what happened, but they do have video footage but can only release to the police.

RadRunner 2

Location

Taqueria Maravatio
2621 W 59th St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
VR2121V3063
Size: 
Regular sized bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks a little worn but mostly kept in good condition, it has a back seat

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?: 
Was not locked only power locked
Incident Description: 
Went into the restaurant for 30 seconds when a man took and pedaled away with the bike.

1992 Trek 520

Location

2444 n Harding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition. Identifiable feature would be a significant amount of scraping/ scratches on the left side of the front fork

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?: 
Leave it in a communal area designated for bikes on the ground floor of my building. Have been storing it there for a year
Incident Description: 
Left in the early afternoon and came home around 7:30pm to the back door of my building wide open and my bike missing from the bike storage area of my building.

Lance Cabo 50 (SYM)

Location

Gill Park
840 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, June 20, 2025 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Size: 
50cc
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Lance Cabo 50 Moped

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?: 
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Parked moped right in front of my home on Permit (383) street. It was stolen between 5:45pm Friday (20th) and 8:20 am Saturday (21st). Its front wheel & handle bars lock with my key so I'm not sure if they loaded it into a truck locked or were able to break the lock & roll it away. No cameras in my area were able to capture anything.

Aventon Level 2

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some cosmetic damage to handlebar edge/handle, scratch right by the battery key slot. Battery was not with the bike at time of theft. ERIKS sticker by the LEVEL logo on back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
Walked past storage room for properties bikes, saw the chain was unlocked and my bike was missing. Checked the airtag and it was miles away. Made a report to the cops which returned nothing.

Benno 46er

Location

Near Eataly
Ohio St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Avocado
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new. Has panyards attached.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours

Salsa Warbird

Location

Old Town School of Folk Music
Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 23, 2025 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Aqua Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect Condition. Zipp Tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Walked out of work at Old Town School of Folk Music to find my Bike gone

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