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.

Trek FX 3

Location

828 W Agatite Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This is a 2017 bike with some light wear on the aluminum. Before stolen, it had a rear black rack with a black milk crate. This is a red-colored frame with "trek" in white lettering.

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was unlocked (no bike rack), but was on first floor of small building that needs to be keyed into to enter.
Incident Description: 
Bike was most likely stolen the evening of December 19 or early morning of December 20, 2024 from the entry area of my apartment building, along with my partner and neighbor's bicycles

Trek 28" Cruise Bike

Location

Apartment building
828 W Agatite Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 20, 2024 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a classic black basket on the back, had a bright blue helmet with it

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was there without incident for 4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing from building, along with 2 other bikes that got stolen. Camera shows no footage so maybe was from back door.

Raleigh Tamland One

Location

Lakeview Athletic Center
3212 W Broadway Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Color: 
Black/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2015 Raleigh Tamland One gravel bike with several modifications. Black Surly fork. Easton seatpost. Black CrankBrothers Candy pedals. Panaracer TourGuard Plus tires. Shimano GRX 1x11 gear set (ie, no front derailleur -- left shifter only controls front brake). Multiple reflective stickers on frame and spokes.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
1 hour

2017 Fuji Absolute 2.3

Location

Wicker Park Athletic Club
1635 W Division St,
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
mid
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition and new tires as well.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?: 
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?: 
56 mins
Incident Description: 
Details of Incident: I reported parking their bicycle at approximately 3:15 PM outside a gym in Wicker Park, facing Division Street. The bicycle was secured with a lock. When I left the gym around 4:30 PM, the bicycle was missing. Upon inspection of the parking area, I found the bike lock damaged and left at the scene. No other items appeared to be disturbed.

Giant Contend 3

Location

Ravenswood Metra Stop
1978 W Leland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
K4EK52634
Size: 
Medium Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Both brakes are cracked and taped together, but still work. Have spd clipless pedals.

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?: 
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?: 
10 Hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike locked at bike racks under Metra platform at 7:30am. Came back after work at 6:00pm and bike and lock were missing.

Public C7

Location

Jimenez
3850 w. Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Size: 
51 cm
Color: 
Light Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition.purchased this year.

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?: 
3 minutes
Incident Description: 
Regrettably ran into the grocery store to pick up an item and left the bike on the bike rack. I came out in under 3 minutes and it was gone. They left the basket.

Trek FX 3 Disc Stagger

Location

Hayes Properties Apartment Building
1423 West Addison Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU038XC7117T
Size: 
M
Color: 
Alpine Blue to Deep Dark Blue Fade
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new, bought within the last year. Distinguishing features include: kickstand, front and rear fenders, rear rack, bell and phone holder on handlebars, and bullhorn handlebar extenders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 year
Incident Description: 
Went down to laundry/storage room to do laundry and noticed my bike was missing. Looked around and found my lock had been cut and the bike was gone. Bike was located in a shared storage room behind at least 2 locked doors. Thief would have had to gain access to our building and then the storage room door to get access to the bikes.

Seneca Mountain Tour

Location

Near Humboldt Pqrk
West Crystal Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Salmon Pink/Orangr
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Decent condition but obviously old. Has a unique oval gear shift component. Aluminum rack on the back. Small mirror on the handlebar.

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?: 
It wasn’t locked, it was in a back corner of my backyard

Redline

Location

Farwell Estates Bike Storage Room
6834 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
approx. 50
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good used condition, brown Brooks saddle, rear rack with blue Ortleib pannier, recently replaced cables with pink tips, black handlebar tape (replaced since the photo).

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?: 
week
Incident Description: 
Bike was not locked in a locked bike room inside our building among other bikes. Probably another resident or someone visiting the building took it sometime in the first week of December. Discovered missing the morning of 12/9/24.

Cinelli Zydeco

Location

Logan Square
West Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 9, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
48 - 50 cm
Color: 
Orange (with rainbow stripes behind the logo)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
~4 year old Cinelli in good condition. Light blue handle bar tape. Orucase seat/ seat cover. Kenda tires. Disk brakes. yellow break cables.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored overnight, not locked to anything behind apartment complex. It was on my second story porch inside a locked back courtyard area. When I came out in the morning it was gone.

Surly Steamroller

Location

Logan Square
West Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, December 9, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
58 - 60 cm
Color: 
cream/ white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Surly fixed gear with scratches and dings in the paint. Camouflage handle bar tape. Front break only. Hold fast straps on petals. There is a black and white Vern and Sonny's Bike Shop sticker on the front of the head tube. When it was stolen, I had it set up as a fixed gear with an underseat bike bag.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
My bike is usually locked up ion my porch in the closed/ locked back area behind my apartment in Logan Square. Last night I didn't lock it up, for the first time in months. When I came out in the morning it was gone.

Jamis renegade exploit, model 9850

Location

Sidewalk
4423 n ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WM8A00375
Size: 
48 cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, new DTswiss wheels, grey pedals. Blue oil slick handle bar tape

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to bike rack on Ravenswood avenue near Montrose. At 10:20 building security camera caught a van pulling up person exited took an angle grinder, defeated my lock and took the bike. The van had no license plate. They left the cut lock on the ground.

Trek Electra Ponto Go

Location

950 W Huron
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU169XC0674U
Color: 
WHITE WITH ORANGE PINK AND BLUE FADE
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is in good condition, but has a crack on the gear change. The bike has a white frame with orange, pink, blue fade.

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?: 
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?: 
At least a day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in a shared garage of an apartment building. The bike lock was cut and the broken chain was left at the site

All City Nature Boy

Location

Maple Parking Garage
1800 Maple Street
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
52 cm Small
Color: 
Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
In good condition, white Fizzik saddle, white handle bar tape. Evanston pony shop sticker on frame.

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 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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 -8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike left locked outside security office at Maple parking garage in downtown Evanston. Upon returning from work bike was gone.

Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Loyola Chicago
6300 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red seat, white handlebar wrap, red water bottle holder, black cargo rack on back

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?: 
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 months, used daily
Incident Description: 
Bike was secured to bike rack in locked apartment complex. Bike was placed in rack at 1pm and not there at 5pm.

Argon 18 Grey Matter Apex AXS

Location

Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
356ASML00003SM
Color: 
Tundra Green Gloss
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer bike in excellent condition. Has Shimano PD-T8000 pedals installed (one side fits riding shoes, the other side is flat).

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 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?: 
5 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bicyle was stolen outide of the Sutzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. The bicycle is an Argon 18 Grey Matter Apex AXS in tundra (dark) green. Here is a link showing the bike: https://www.argon18.com/en-us/bikes/gravel/grey-matter/sram-apex-axs-xplr

Jamis Sonik

Location

Avondale
2744 W Nelson
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
WK6600136
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2016. Aluminum frame. Black rims and camo seat bag. vittoria tires. 700c black rims. drop bars with black tape and front and rear brakes. free wheel single speed. not fixie.

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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
3 hispanic males from ages 17-25 approximately 5'7", two skinny, one heavier. entered my garage and walked away with two of my bikes. Both were locked with a U lock to back tire to frame.

State All Road 6061

Location

Avondale
2744 W Nelson St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2100288
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New in 2021. Some light chips on the frame. Black State seat, and Black state 700c rims with vittoria all road/gravel tires. black bar wrap tape. black State shifter/brake handles with some scrapes from falls.

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?: 
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?: 
2 years
Incident Description: 
I have video of three hispanic males, 5'7" In height. Two were skinny, one was heavier set.

Retrospec Beaumont

Location

2303 W Charleston St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, November 29, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Mint
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mint green bike with curved step-through frame.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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: 
We noticed the bike was missing on this day. It was locked to a metal fence in a fenced area to the side of our apartment building.