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.

BTWIN Rear Loading Electric Longtail Cargo Bike R500E - Light green

Location

Merchandise Mart
North Orleans Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 25, 2025 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was stolen by one person with helmet and backpack at 10.56am on August 25. he was caught on camera in front of the building (Merchandise Mart, North Orleans Street). The lock on the frame and the wheel were cut and left at the scene. It is a longtail cargo bike, with 2 seats for kids at the back.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen by one person with helmet and backpack at 10.56am on August 25. he was caught on camera in front of the building (Merchandise Mart, North Orleans Street). The lock on the frame and the wheel were cut and left at the scene.

Heybike Cityscape 2.0 Electric Bike

Location

Residence
2538 W Patterson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
White
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Regularly stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
Individual entered garage and stole bike. Garage is within fenced area, possible individual jumped fence.

Specialized Diverge E5

Location

Jewel Osco
3531 n. Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC025010297V
Size: 
54
Color: 
Slate black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. There is a white bike bag on the front with a phone holder and a bike light holder. Pink water cage. Slight tear on the handlebar tape on the right side. The seat is also not a stock seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen 8/24/25 at 2:30pm at the Jewel Osco on 3531 n. Broadway in Chicago. My bike lock was cut while I was inside. The bike is a specialized Diverge E5.

REI City 1.1

Location

Montrose/claremont
2323 W Montrose, #3W
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
K24022317
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Autumn (orange/tan)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New 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?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike taken from garage, not sure if door inadvertently left open or other means used.

Trek FX2 Disc

Location

40 E Oak St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2025 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Wtu189xc0922s
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black small FX2 disc. Left on the bike - on handlebars was the base for a phone holder, water bottle holder, splash guard and back rack on top of the guard. Both handlebars were missing the end caps and I replaced the tire air caps with a different metal black version. At least 1 significant scratch on the frame from the lock. It also has a holder for a folding combo bike lock. The bike has a front wheel lock and was locked to a street. There is a sticker on one side of the seat pole that says “E oak” (visible in photo)

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 street sign.

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?: 
5-20 hours
Incident Description: 
Theft had to of occurred between as early as 8am on 8/22 to 5am on 8/23

2019 Marin San Quentin 1

Location

321 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 22, 2025 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Adult sized
Color: 
Bright Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
My bike is a 2019 Marin San Quentin 1, and it looks like new. It is bright gloss green and black and has the brand name MARIN written in green block letters on the side of the frame. It also has a rear splash guard, a metal bottle holder on the frame, and it has a small scratch on the rear part of the bike frame, near where it connects to the rear wheel.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I arrived my work office at 321 N Clark St at 9AM and locked my 2019 Marin San Quentin 1 green mountain bike and bike helmet with a bike lock to the inverted U-shaped bike rack that is bolted into the sidewalk. When I left my office at 12PM the bike and helmet were gone, and all that was left was my cut bike lock on the ground. I believe the lock was cut with a pair of bolt cutters.

Juiced Hyperscorpion e bike

Location

Hubbard St
40 East Hubbard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
LB1120200601161
Size: 
Short moped style
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, big motorcycle style head light. Side mirrors, leather back seat. Head light is slightly bent.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a pole on E Hubbard street under the wabash bridge between 7:45 and 8:30 pm with a heavy duty chain. Witness reports a man walking with a large bike and a scooter toward the mandala boat launch area.

Motobecane Cafe Noir

Location

Omarcitos Latin Cafe (building)
3801 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
#607us07us7b1ma55
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Motobecane hybrid/flat-bar road bike. Bought new in 2016. Frame has some cosmetic wear and scratches. Downtube labeled “MOTOBECANE” on silver background and has small red/white/blue stripe decals. Equipped w/ Continental Contact tires on black rims, hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano Deore), Shimano Deore drivetrain (triple front chainring, rear derailleur with multi-gear cassette. Features flat handlebars with worn black grips (one is missing), black WTB saddle.

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?: 
9 Hours
Incident Description: 
At 9:30pm, I arrived to the building via my bike at Fullerton and Hamlin in Logan Square. I entered the back door via the alley, deadbolted the door, parked my bike up against the hallway wall, came upstairs, and went to sleep. By 8:15am the next morning, the door was wide open and my bike, extra lock, bike tools were gone. Unclear how the thief achieved entry to the building.

Mongoose Dolomite

Location

Home
1211 W 107th Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 18, 2025 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Fat Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The cockpit of the bike has a busted mirror frame on the lefthand side and on the riighthand side there is the phone holder. On the frame is the name El Rojo Diablo which is custom made.There are frame lights on the top tube and the rims are engraved with the purchase date.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Roughly 6 hours

cannondale synapse 2

Location

AMA Plaza
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
fc81763
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
lavender
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good shape, 2 water bottle cages, black tape

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
stolen off bike rack

Bridgestone, Skyway 12

Location

2613 W Armitage
Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Old bike with reflection on front

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
7 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen out of our garage. The bike was not locked but was placed in a locked garage.

Specialized

Location

Becovic Apartments
6045 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Pink, black, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Myka bike converted to an e-bike using Voilamart system.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
On 8/20 at approximately 5:45 am, I discovered that my electric bicycles were missing. I have lived at my current address for about five months, and during this time, my bicycles have been chained together under the stairwell in our shared alley. The alley requires either a physical key or access through the ButterflyMX app. I normally check on the bikes daily, and they were present before this morning. Other residents’ bikes remain in the same area. The missing bikes are both electric and have a distinctive Kryptonite red fabric and chain lock that is supposed to be unbreakable. The pink women's bike was a gift from my father and has sentimental value. An AirTag/location tracking had been placed in the silver Wing bike, but appears to no longer be working.

Wing Freedom X

Location

Becovic Apartments
6045 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 5:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
22071222165
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition, brown seat and handles, had red Kryptonite lock, was locked to another bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
On 8/20 at approximately 5:45 am, I discovered that my electric bicycles were missing. I have lived at my current address for about five months, and during this time, my bicycles have been chained together under the stairwell in our shared alley. The alley requires either a physical key or access through the ButterflyMX app. I normally check on the bikes daily, and they were present before this morning. Other residents’ bikes remain in the same area. The missing bikes are both electric and have a distinctive Kryptonite red fabric and chain lock that is supposed to be unbreakable. An AirTag/location tracking had been placed in the silver Wing bike, but appears to no longer be working.

Motobecane Cafe Noir

Location

West Palmer Square
3800 Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 18, 2025 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
#067US07US7B1MA55
Size: 
55 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Bicycle Silver Motobecane logo with distinctive block lettering Disc Brakes Pristine condition

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was behind a locked door To a building hallway entryway Stolen overnight Aug 17/morning Aug 18 Method of entry unknown. There’s only 2 possible residents who were there.

Fuji Crosstown 2.0

Location

Home
5026 N Hermitage Ave,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ICF5L10124
Size: 
17"
Color: 
Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a dark green (almost black) hybrid bike with twist/grip shifts. It had a Working Bikes sticker on the frame, and a rear rack with panniers.

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from locked courtyard; multiple bikes were stolen from the building

Fuji Crosstown 2.3

Location

Home
5026 N Hermitage Ave,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17-18"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black hybrid Fuji Crosstown with a single twist/gear shift on the right side. It had an Igor Does My Bike sticker on the body, and a mirror on the left handlebar (through the grip).

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?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
One of the gangway doors to the back of our building was left open (on Winnemac Ave). Multiple bikes were stolen from the courtyard.

Trek Clyde Cruiser

Location

The Magnolia in Uptown
4875 North Magnolia Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mens cruiser style named "Clyde". Silver with black fenders.

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 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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a "Senior Citizens" sign in front of 4875 n magnolia ave. I was out of town for a week and when I returned it was gone.

Urban Arrow Family Cargo Performance

Location

6345 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
2300645RFMM
Color: 
Black with stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2675 miles at the time it was stolen, some dents in the foam bucket. Covered in reflective rainbow tape, and various reflective stickers.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

Trek 930 Single Track

Location

1181 Gunderson Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU2831529N
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
approx 1996-97 year. Had a black rear rack. Solid forks (no shocks)

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?: 
1 month
Incident Description: 
This bike along with another adult Trek was taken from our garage in Oak Park. I purchased it new back in 1997 from Village Cycle in Chicago and it still has the Village Cycle sticker on it.