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.

Fuji- Royale

Location

Corboy Law Center- Loyola
25 E Pearson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Navy blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fuji Royale bike; only front tire left (frame and rear tire stolen), straight handle bars, worn bike seat, fairly unique pedals, Trigger (aka Thumb) Shifters, has “Alberto’s. Highland Park” logo on frame. Thank you very much.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours, however unknown when it was stolen
Incident Description: 
Bike Bike stolen between 9:00am to 5:30pm; bike secured with Kryptonite Kryptoflex double loop cable and U Lock. Loop cable was cut. Bike secured on Loyola Corboy Law bike rack.

TREK MARLIN 6

Location

Resedential single family home (garage stored)
2045 W. Evergreen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
not known
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very Good, Had a black basket on front, lights installed.

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?: 
Bike was stored in the garage
Incident Description: 
Between 1 AM and 7:30 AM on Novemeber 16, 2024. A Criminal entered our front gate walked to the rear of our property between the hours of 1 AM to 7:30 AM. They entered our garage and stole my TREK Marlin 6 bike (Mountain bike) Similar to this link but a NAVY BLUE. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-6/p/28787/?avad=220733_b3d649919

Trek DUAL SPORT 2 M GEN 5

Location

Home
1725 West School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU214XC0269T
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Chain is slightly broken.

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?: 
The bike is stored in this location
Incident Description: 
Two offenders entered garage at 1725 west school street @ 5:30pm on Thursday Nov. 14th. They took this bike and one more.

Trek DUEL SPORT 2 S MULSANNE GEN 5

Location

Home
1725 West School Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU285XC0166T
Color: 
Dark Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand New Bike. May have chicago triathlon orange sticker still attached to it. Avocado bell. Broken front reflector.

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?: 
The bike is stored in this location
Incident Description: 
Two offenders entered garage at 1725 west school street @ 5:30pm on Thursday Nov. 14th. They took this bike and one more.

Trek FX2

Location

near bad coffee
Berteau and ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTu028XC25035
Size: 
m
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only 3.5 year old bike so good condition, however, the right handle bar near the stem has the black scraped off because I kept the u-lock there during use

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?: 
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?: 
2ish hours
Incident Description: 
I parked the bike at Berteau and Ravenswood on the northeast side of the street where there are three bike racks. I attached the ulock to my frame and the rack along with the smaller secondary lock through the front wheel and then attached to the main ulock. I also put my helmet strap in the lock. I went to a nearby cafe, Bad Coffee, for 2ish hours and came back to find no trace of my bike, accessories, the lock, nada.

PUBLIC R24 - Black / X-Small

Location

1906 S Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
37102
Size: 
Xs
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This bike is 5 years old and in good condition. It has a red back rack and a basket that can be removed.

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?: 
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?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike on Saturday evening. I believe I locked the frame as I usually do. I locked the bike to a street sign on the side of my building on W 19th Street and S Halsted. The lock remained around the street sign but the bike was gone Along with my helmet.

Priority Bicycle: Gotham Edition

Location

Aon Center
Columbus Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooklyn Bicycles basket attached

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?: 
1 hour

2009 Batavus 1-2 Have

Location

2724 N Whipple St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
28
Color: 
matte black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dutch bike, heavy, steel frame, chain cover, 3 speed, disc brakes, broken wheel lock

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?: 
unlocked, 8 years, u lock mounted on frame
Incident Description: 
happened overnight between 10pm & 8am

Brompton C Line 6 Speed

Location

UChicago Quad
1116 E 61St Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
2406041295
Color: 
Beige (Dune Sand)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition - visible scratch on left handle and missing bell

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?: 
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?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Left at UChicago Quad Area (north door of Harper Library) for 30 minutes and was stolen.

Trek Superfly

Location

2859 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU278G016IL
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Hardtail 29. Red flat 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?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 Day
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage

Cannondale Super Siz

Location

Home
2859 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
NM15491
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black & Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Zipp 404 Firecrest Wheels. N. Gustafson Sticker on top tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 was stolen from locked garage

Cannondale Super six Hi Mod

Location

Home
2859 West Belden Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
TE00199
Size: 
54 CM
Color: 
bLACK
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Zipp 404 wheels. Shimano Dura Ace clipless. Had a fender on the rear when it was stolen

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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: 
Bikes stolen from locked garage

Giant escape 2015 black

Location

Echo building
600 west chicago
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Giant escapes typically have a straight bar. I had installed a specialized drop bar and stem with brown grip tape.

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 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?: 
One work day
Incident Description: 
Left work to find no bike at rack outside of office building

Fyxation Eastside X Gold

Location

Apartment
4619 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I didn't write it down ):
Color: 
Yellowish Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Green handlebars. 4-Corner elastic phone mount to top of pole. Rear rack is held on - left side by a machine screw and flat washer, other side does not have a screw. Bike lock attached to rear frame, not as shown in photo. Bell shown in photo not present. Saddle is somewhat frayed. Pedals missing reflectors.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was normally stored in the east laundry room of 4615-33 1/2 N Damen Ave building belonging to Hayes Properties Inc, where I have been a tenant for about four years. The door is locked, all tenants have a key. Bike was discovered missing 11a on 11.10.2024, last seen 11.8.24. My helmet was left on the ground. Another bike, carbon-fiber (do not recall other details) was also missing, also its helmet was on the ground as well.

FX 3 DISC L Matte Dnister Black

Location

Home
1422 N Talman
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU096XC3119T
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Scratches on inner 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in basement

Specialized Globe Haul ST RECOVERED

Location

Millennium Park
Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029068229
Size: 
One fits all
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and rear milk crates on racks. Matte black, large battery, careless whisper tires

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike parked on Monroe at Millennium Park in clear view of the Art Institute. A security guard actually witnessed a man cut the lock and ride the bike away with my white Bern helmet attached. I had disabled the motor via an app so the bike was ridden away under no power. It is very heavy so likely not ridden far and abandoned

Jamis Citizen 2

Location

My apartment in Logan Square
Palmer st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Y21D000796
Size: 
17 inch
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink basket mount, rear rack, would have a kryptonite u lock and chain lock attached to it

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 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Came out to see my bike had been stolen, I had exited through the same door a couple hours earlier and it was

White Bigshot road bike

Location

Tiny Giants Early Learning Center
4650 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Regular
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Says “bigshot” on the frame and has a monkey sticker on the front. Kind of dirty. Has a phone mount on the handlebars and 1 front brake, no gears.

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?: 
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: 
Someone in a back hoodie and pants cut my bike lock and rode off on my bike.

2021 Rad Power Bikes Radrunner 2

Location

Alleyway between W Cuyler Ave and W Belle Plaine Ave, N Hoyne Ave and N Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
VR2B22V2558
Size: 
68"
Color: 
Forest Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat tire electric bike with phone mount. Bike in good condition. Expandable milk crate on back of bike. Stolen without battery attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

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?: 
N/A - Bike usually stays in entryway
Incident Description: 
2 suspects broke into my apartment's private entryway front door and stole the bike around 4am. The door was locked, but the bike was not locked down to anything inside the entryway.