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.

Description MARLIN 4 GEN 2 ML 29 BLU WTU054XC1192X

Location

Dempster st beach boathouse
1251 Lake Shore Blvd
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
With054xc1192x
Color: 
Blie
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, kick stand attached

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Throw his bike to summer camp and locked it up along with all of the other bikes. His bike was stolen along with one other child. They only took the two newer looking bikes. No one saw a thing.

GIANT TRC

Location

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

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GBEF03383
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black with White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with white writing “GIANT TRC” Specialized saddle One water bottle holder and lock holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
40 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on tree surround by other bikes locked to trees at Ohio St Beach. The lock is ABUS Abus Bordo 6000/90, White with New SH-mounting Bracket (729850), Model 2017. Lock serial number is E084160. Two guys had saw device that sparked when in use and in seconds broke the lock and ran off with bike. I have multiple witnesses who saw the steal the bike.

RAD POWER BIKES - RADCITY STEP-THRU 3

Location

4718 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
CU3C21F0625
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a rear view mirror attachment on left handle. Black pannier bag. Will be missing its battery pack.

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?: 
1 year

Bunch e-Bike Original Cargo v. 3.0 - White

Location

Alley on Wilson between Hamilton and Seeley
W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
Large cargo bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a large Bunch cargo bike. The bike is black, with a white cargo bucket that has a black car seat assembled to the bench. It is in good condition (about 2 years old).

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?: 
Has been stored in this location for almost 2 years, it was in garage earlier in day and stolen over night
Incident Description: 
Our cargo bike was stolen out of our garage. Construction next door has recently removed fences that made our home a target. Thieves entered through our garage and exited in the alley

Trek Dual Sport

Location

Residence
3844 N Clark Street Apt 2S
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU348XC2622S
Size: 
Extra Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, 1 year old. Banff, Canada sticker in the shape of a bear on the top of frame. Maplewood brewery sticker on the front of frame. Big red milk crate, bottom half spray painted black, zip tied on the back. Had a St Joseph Michigan sticker, a Nashville sticker, "Harvey loves danger" sticker of a dog, a Winter Park, CO sticker with a dog on it.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Thief was a male, appeared to be white. Wore a blue and white striped short sleeve shirt. Dark pants. Dark hat. Wearing a backpack

Rad Power Bike

Location

Wells Fargo
33 w Chicago ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, has a normal seat then a second long seat that is tan leather. Also, Ireland crest on the middle of the front pole of the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up on the bike rack outside of Wells Fargo on Chicago and Dearborn. The bike lock was sawed off.

Trek SU100

Location

Home
2230 W Palmer St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
About 20 years old, new chain, silver fenders on front and back, some scratches on frame, some rust on components that are mounted at the bottom of the frame. Stolen along with an orange/yellow Burley double trailer that was hitched to it. Black rack on rear of bike.

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?: 
It was not locked, but the garage was open for about 1 hour as I was walking in and out of the house every 5-10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Garage was left open for about an hour 4-5 PM. I walked in and out of the garage several times every 5-10 minutes. At some point during that hour, someone took the bike and the attached double Burley trailer. The bike was not locked.

Trek Verve 2

Location

AMC Theater
600 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
MTU052XC75195
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours

Giant Defy Advanced 2

Location

Garage residence
2737 W Prindiville St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
G3HF01883
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Deep Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New looking Giant Defy Advanced 2. Deep Blue color with bike bag in the back (at the time it was stolen). Thicker road bike wheels. Cateye computer system was attached to it.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage between June 14th and June 18th. I don't know the exact time. The garage was left open briefly and someone entered the garage and clipped the cable around my bike wheel and took the bike. It was attached with a cable to another bike.

Trek 930

Location

4303
N. Paulina
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 18, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red with Purple letters and numbers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Has a milk crate and rack in the back. Purple grips on the handles. Labeled Trek 930.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was in the locked back yard of an apartment building. Not visible from the street. I'm not sure how someone got in the locked gate.

Cannondale BadBoy 1

Location

Lincoln Square
Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ME75377
Size: 
LG
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New with lefty front fork, belt drive no chain. Built in bumpers for leaning on bike racks.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was heavy chain locked to a tree in Lincoln Square

Liv AR 3

Location

Ohio St Beach
550 East GRAND AVE
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
KCHK65928
Size: 
S
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fine/good condition gravel bike. Two white bottle cages. Missing small plastic shift cover on front left (I believe it was the left)

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?: 
Not locked, turned around for 1 minute, turned back around and it was gone.
Incident Description: 
Outside of Cafe Oliva on Ohio St Beach. Bike was next to me, approx 5 feet away, next to the flag pole. I was with a friend for a bit, my friend left, I turned to pack my things for a second, when I turned back around, my bike was gone (along with my helmet, glasses, and gloves).

Kona Dew Plus

Location

Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
IN21070994
Size: 
S
Color: 
Mustard Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, 3 years old. Fitted with fenders, kick stand, bell, and bike rack that had a wooden basket attached with a bunjee cord.

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?: 
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?: 
11:30am - 2:00pm
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen outside of Lincoln Park Conservatory

Trek FX1 Disc

Location

Peak Properties Bike Room
451 West Melrose Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU165XC2047T
Size: 
L
Color: 
BLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a flashing red light on the back on the seat post. Attached light on the handlebars. Reflector on the handlebars. Does NOT have a water bottle holder. Has an attachment on the frame for a U-lock to be placed when not locked to the bike.

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?: 
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?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
The Incident date was the date of discovery. This is a bike room at 451 West Melrose Street. Several other bikes were stolen from this location, likely earlier in the week. The U-lock and cable I had on the bike were completely intact, suggesting that the front or rear wheel was removed in order to remove the bike from the rack.

Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Flat Bar Gravel Bike,

Location

Home
2636 W Farwell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had baby seat on back

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
I am not sure when it went missing. Road it on Sunday and today is Wednesday but know for sure it was there Monday. Bike was locked to several other family bikes. Other bikes not taken.

Trek mountain bike

Location

Eckhart Park
Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Med, girls style bar.
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, 17 years old, no rust, water bottle holder, odometer on handlebars, and small black pouch bar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was chained to the fence at the entrance of Eckhart Park on Chicago Ave. I went inside to work out. I was gone for about an hour. When I came out of the park, my bike was gone.

Ironman Cannondale

Location

Orchard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gray Ironman Cannondale - Believe it's a 2004. Main distinguishing feature is loose grip tape, and a faulty front gear derailluer.

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 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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Safely locked for 3+ Weeks when not in use.

Specialized

Location

2803 North Kedzie Avenue apt 2
Kedzie Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slightly dirty, brakes worn so squeaks when braked.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was locked back there July 14th and gone by this morning

State co

Location

Armitage and Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New not used a lot

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?: 
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?: 
3 hours