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.

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Feel free to browse recovered bike listings for inspiring tales of bike/owner reunions.

Huffy

Location

Corner of Irving park and pine Grove Ave
Irving park & pine Grove Ave a
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Perfect condition, blue huffy women's bike, chained with cable and combination lock

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked with a cabe and a combination lock , chained to a bike rack , over night. Came back next day it was gone . Blue huffy women's mountain bike. On corner of Irving park and Pine Grove in Lakeview neighborhood

ANCHEER / AMAK00026

Location

UIC Student Center East Tower (SCET)
750 S Halsted St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
26in Wheels (Standard)
Color: 
Black Frame Base, Blue Accent
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
(Provided links to respective individual parts) Black base, neon blue stripped designs with the big words 'ANCHEER' written on the sides of the frames with said neon blue color. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SMXW2F6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share]AMA005873 Standard 26 in wheel bike, 7 gear shifter on right side, differential changer on left side. There is a smaller white 'ANCHEER' logo near the seat of the bike. There is bike information under the seat, on the frame that includes bike facts, and possibly the serial. There is possibly a hook on one of the front brake wires from an old remnant plushie that used to hang there. Seat is a cusioned gel seat, where the seat is very bouncy, and that there is a oval design on the seat that reveals the gel and its branding in a yellowish orange color. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Selle-Royal-Unisex-Lagoon-Bike-Seat-Comfortable-RoyalGel-Cushioned-Saddle-Men-and-Women/795884888 Back tire track design is a different design from front tire track design, with back tire tracks having a square like pattern, while front tire track design is more textured / mountain bikey. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQMT8XB2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share The bike has a back rack frame that holds a cubical milk crate on the back, with the milk crate being directly zipped tied to that. The back rack itself has a sliced off piece, which is noticeable with it showing on the back. The back rack looks adjustable and is uneven in posture due to needing to adjust to the shape of the bike. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJ1TKBC?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_M70YQMZAHKZXB7AP298W&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_M70YQMZAHKZXB7AP298W&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_M70YQMZAHKZXB7AP298W&previewDohEventScheduleTesting=C&csmig=1 Front fender of bike is slightly bent and not perfectly straight (left is a bit more in front than back) Battery of bike is large and hefty, making the bike weigh quite a bit (~30 or more lbs). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q82QS2N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share The battery also is also zip tied, 2 of them holding it in place. There is an HL logo on its top, red on/off switch & place to put the charger for the battery on the right, USB-A port on the left. There is a phone holder that looks cut in half, with an orange color interior for its design. It has a locking mechanism on its right side that locks the phone in place when the lever is pulled down. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS6HPPW5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share One of the brake handles looks a bit bent, and has scraping on them, showing the metal within the paint.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed 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?: 
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?: 
~7 hours (7:30am-3:00pm)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen on July 9th, 2025, a Wednesday, between 7:30am-3:00pm, as I was just coming back from a typical shift from work. Theft got pass U-Lock on frame, and the bike was missing by the time I arrived, 3:00pm. My bike was specifically parked where the bike racks are just outside next to the UIC Student Center East Tower (SCET), side where the rotating sliding doors are.

TERN : QUICK HAUL P9 SPORT : MERLOT

Location

Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AA21001321
Size: 
one size
Color: 
Merlot
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new, old- wheel lock- lilac kids basket- ice cream bell- kids seat area and rack

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 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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
At Navy Peir the ABUS bike lock was cut and stolen

Aventon Pave 500

Location

UIC Richard J. Daley Library
801 S Morgan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
P21D4144
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Replaced LED screen. Slight wear on handlebars. Light on front and back.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from outside UIC Daley Library (801 S Morgan) between 8am and 4pm on June 5. Report made to UIC Police and CPD.

Trek alpha aluminium

Location

West Town
1406 W Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
Mid-Size
Color: 
Black/Blue/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but fine condition. Has a black non-Trek seat that is plush and has minor tears and rips on it. White hand grip that is a little dirty.

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?: 
In the resident portion of my stairwell.
Incident Description: 
Came back from morning run and noticed that my bike was missing from the back resident portion of the stairwell. To enter this portion of the building you need a resident key. Leads me to believe it was stolen.

State Bicycle, Core-Line - Rigby (Back wheel only)

Location

Chinatown Square Plaza
Wentworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, back wheel was stolen

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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike back wheel was stolen, the rest of the bike was not.

Cannondale Topstone

Location

Coffee and tea exchange
W Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Medium dark grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
2 hours

Trek FX+ 2

Location

W Aldine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU312XC0539T
Size: 
S
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue Trek e-bike with rack and pannier

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 days

Trek Dual Sport+ 2

Location

W Aldine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU041XC0205U
Size: 
M
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new Trek DS+ 2 e-bike. Stock.

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 days

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

1901 N Mohawk St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU257XC0407S
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2023 (very new), bright red/orange color with a black rack on the back, kickstand on the left side.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
My wife and I had our bikes locked outside of our apartment and they were stolen.

Trek Domane AL 2

Location

S Woodlawn Ave (5400 block)
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU082C0238S
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but the front tire was removed and left behind in the theft. There was a small sticker with numbers on the handlebars, a U-lock holder, and a water bottle cage but those may have been removed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Front tire was locked to a bike rack inside a locked apartment building storage room. The tire was removed from the rest of the bike along with the U-lock, and both were left behind.

VIVI 780W Ebike

Location

Kohler Signature Sore by Studio 41
322 W Hubbard Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White bike with VIVI on the body. Silver battery pack. Phone holder on handle bars. Rear wheel rack. Hitch for trailer.

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 street sign.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The street pole the bike was locked to was knocked over and the pole was removed from the lock.

Throne TRKLRD

Location

Gladstone Park
Menard
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Z150401949
Size: 
55mm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used but in good shape.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Kid walked up acting suspicious and asking question. He got on the bike and was riding it. My son told him to get off and he took off on the bike down the street.

Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

Location

Columbia Yacht Club
111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc014124858s
Size: 
61 cm / XL
Color: 
Olive, Gray, and black stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, white tape, small black top tube bag just behind handlebars. All black tires.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up at 5:30 PM 7/9/2025 in front of the Columbia Yacht Club. Came back aroun 10 PM on 7/9/2025 and bike and lock were gone, just my helmet was there on the ground.

Trek Alpha 1.2

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
idk
Size: 
56
Color: 
white with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two red water bottle holders

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike lock cut while at the Lakeview Athletic Club. Bike was parked slightly in the alley, but 5 feet from a busy sidewalk. One hour after discovering the bike stolen, I found it listed on Facebook Marketplace. He has someone already sold the bike within 15 hours of the theft. his facebook marketplace page is https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/100078026841944/?ref=permalink&mibextid=6ojiHh I do not fully expect to get my bike back, but this facebook page has many other bikes previously listed. I am assuming he is some frequent Chicago bike thief.

Trek FX-3

Location

860 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328XC0927S
Size: 
557MM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Has dark gray/black water bottle cage and black housing for lock storage. Also has MP Connect mount on handlebars for mounting cell phone. Pedals are for clips on one side, regular shoes on the other.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Intruder broke into back door of sister high-rise building. Door man chased him through underground parking garage. Intruder ran up stairs from garage into the building, entered the bike storage room, grabbed the bike, and fled through doors that lead from room to outside. Those doors are locked on the outside.

Lectric XP 3.0 folding e bike

Location

Bucktown
Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mirrors on handle bars. In good condition with minimal scratches

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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen over night from back yard in Bucktown. Bike was covered and locked to the back porch steps

Aventon Soltera.2

Location

La Colombe Coffee Workshop
955 W Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SA4F1392
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear wheel sprockets are rusted. E-bike, 8 months old. I new condition. No other distinguishing feature. Looks exactly like it would if you googled a picture of 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 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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was tied to bike rack outside coffee shop. I was inside shop for roughly 30 minutes. Bike was gone when I came out.

Pedego Moto

Location

W Lake St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
D2311080141
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat Tire E-Bike

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Pedego Moto Ebike was stolen from in front of workplace on July 7. Bike was locked to metal bike rack, lock is also missing.