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 csbr@mailworks.org 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.

Gazelle Ultimate C380+

Location

2855 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 11, 2026 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
62609850
Color: 
Between Blue
Size: 
46 / Low-step
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Essentially new - purchased Sep 4, 2026 from Offbeat Bikes in Chicago (order #3466). Between Blue, size 46, low-step frame. Gates carbon belt drive, Enviolo stepless shifting hub, Bosch Performance Line Sport mid-drive motor, suspension fork and suspension seatpost, integrated front and rear lights, rear rack, Schwalbe Green Marathon tires. Excellent condition with only a few rides on 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone came into our garage overnight and stole this bike along with our other e-bike (a Tern GSD S00 LX, reported separately).

Tern GSD

Location

2855 W Belden Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, September 11, 2026 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
AA20615982
Color: 
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack in the front and cargo boxes in the back on each side. Seat for kids to ride in 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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Someone came into our garage and stole the bike

2026 Trek Domane AL2 G4

Location

LA Fitness
2828 North Clark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU152XC0466X
Color: 
Mat Gray
Size: 
56
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairy knew a few cosmetic scratches. Dual sided/function pedals.

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?: 
1.5 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock bike to rack with heavy duty messenger bike chain. After returning from the gym, the bike was gone. They sawed through the chain and left a small piece of the chain link. I went into nearby business to see if they witnessed anything and if they had cam footage. No one could help.

Specialized Ruby Elite

Location

North Ave volleyball courts
Between poles LN1920 and LN1840
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/a
Color: 
Pink and black
Size: 
N/a
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink and black specialized bike. Women’s carbon plated bike. Pink tire valve on front wheel, yellow tire valve on back wheel.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
1 hour, 6:40pm to 7:40 pm. Sand path that connects the bike path and walking path on north avenue beach north of pedestrian bridge over lake shore near just south of the volleyball courts.
Incident Description: 
Bike was U locked to rope. Rope was cut and bike was stolen. Occurred between 6:40pm to 7:40pm on 9/10/26.

Whizz Storm 2

Location

Best buy
w roosevelt rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 9:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
loose fender holder on right side. right handle wrapped with flat blue bungee cord. back rack with deflated grubhub bag secured with red bungee cords

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
30 minutes

Salsa Vaya

Location

2033 W Rice
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 6:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with blue detailing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Backtrack and metal water bottle holder. Fire department sticker on frame

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?: 
In my backyard last used two days ago
Incident Description: 
This was stolen from the back of a three floor walk up. The whole building is fenced and gated so they must have come through the front gate, walked down the side of the building path and stolen in from the backyard/garage area.

Marin Larkspur 1

Location

Peterson/Ridge Metra Station
1780 W Peterson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I20089625
Color: 
Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dijon Mustard Yellow w/ tan handle bars. Phone holder on left side (like the kind on Lime’s). Slight ding on the right pedal from when I fell test riding it (but not noticeable).

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9
Incident Description: 
Parked at 7:30am and locked it. Came back after work and it was gone.

Trek 1.2 Alpha

Location

1547 N Hudson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black with Red Details
Size: 
54
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Missing right handlebar plug. Saddle bag attached below seat. Still had Chicago Triathlon red sprint sticker attached to the seat post #3712

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?: 
Not locked

2011 Trek Ion Super

Location

Sandburg terrace
LaSalle and Goethe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Black and Grey
Size: 
58
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright yellow handlebar tape. Decent condition. Pedals have clips on one side and platform in the other.

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bikenleftnin secure courtyard. Not there in the morning.

Lectric xpedition 2.0

Location

333 w 35th st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SNFSD24K70144
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front rack and back bench seat, kryptonite lock was cut off

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Stolen from in front of the team store at white Sox stadium

Trek 1.2 Alpha(~2010)

Location

1547 N Hudson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 9:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Size: 
54
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition. Missing right handlebar plug. Saddle bag attached below seat. Still had Chicago Triathlon red sprint sticker attached to the seat post #3712

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?: 
Not locked

2023 Trek Domane AL3

Location

Kathy Osterman Beach
5800 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2026 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU189C9255T
Color: 
Blue and Black
Size: 
49cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
This 49cm frame 2023 Trek Domane AL3 contains upgraded tires (GP5000s), hybrid pedals (flats on one side, clipless on the other), front and back lights, a waterbottle holder, along with a holder for a foldable bike lock. The bike is a blue color with black accents. The bike also had some small dents/paint chips on the top of the 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?: 
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: 
Locked up bike with bike lock at Kathy Osterman beach at 2:50PM (exact time from ending workout). Locked up bike to metal bike rack located south of the bathrooms at Kathy Osterman beach. This metal bike rack is located a few minute walk south of the bathrooms down a sand trail and is enclosed by rope/wooden posts on three sides. When I went to retrive the bike from the bike rack, the bike was missing. I noticed the bike was missing a few minutes before 3:18PM (I made a phone call at 3:18PM and noticed the bike was missing a few minutes before the phone call). This means that the bike was stolen sometime between 2:50PM and 3:18PM despite it being locked up on the metal bike rack. I had left my helment on the handlebars of the bike and I found the helment on the ground right where my bike should have been. I spent some time searching the area for the bike, including the bike racks around the beach, but didn't find it.

Trek Madone 4.5 WSD

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, pink sticker on handlebar, white grips

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack, along with another bike, on busy street while we were inside the restaurant. After about an hour, we came out to see the lock cut and the bike taken. The other bike was not touched.

Specialized stumpjumper

Location

Residence
1825 Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Wsbc014164077T
Color: 
Redwood
Size: 
S3
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent Condition

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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Perpetrator jumped over neighbors alley door, jumped over yard fence and went into garage

State 4130

Location

Logan Square
3059 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Color: 
White/Turquoise/Pink
Size: 
55 inch
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 years
Incident Description: 
The bike was in our locked apartment hallway and have never had any issues for the last 2.5 years.

Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 Blue

Location

300 w la salle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

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?: 
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

Giant CONTEND #1

Location

Home
1522 W Bryn Mawr Avenue Apt 3
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
CBCA1651
Color: 
BLACK/ORANGE
Size: 
ML
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Orange and black Giant road bike. Tiger striped wrapping on handles.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

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?: 
A couple hours at most
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up at 8:36 am and when I went back to check around 12:30, bike and lock were gone.

Flyer Electric Bike

Location

Amundsen High School
5110 N Damen
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
F880K213152922
Color: 
black
Size: 
adult
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's a black Flyer electric bike. It is 2 years old and in good condition

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?: 
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of Amundsen High School in Winnemac Park. It was locked in the same location as many other students' bikes. It was locked up this morning before school started. Security footage shows a man approaching the locked bikes with tools and taking the electric bike at 8:25am. He rode north on Damen towards Foster.

Trek 2020 Émonda ALR 5

Location

Garage
2158 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 31, 2026 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Purple
Size: 
54?
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has some damage on the left handlebar from when I crashed.

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?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
The date and time are an estimate. I just noticed it was done yeserday when I went downstairs to put something in the garage/storage. Its about a an 8 car, secured, garage. I think one of my neighbors left the garage open. I believe the last time my GF parked our car in the garage on 8/21/26, the bike was still there.