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.

Trek DS2

Location

438 Washington Street
Glenview , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU051XC0924X
Color: 
Red/Orange (Lava)
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Head lamp and phone holder on handle bars, storage pouch under seat.

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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Up to 12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left at train station locked to bike rack. When I returned, everything was gone with no trace of bike or lock. Other bikes still remained on the rack.

Vefreedom 1500W Folding Electric Bike

Location

845 W Taylor st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
White
Size: 
20 in
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in almost new condition with approximately 100 miles of use. It has the handwritten letters "em" marked on the frame with a marker. The side of the frame is printed with "SASIKEIBIKE."

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?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
On approximately **August 5, 2026**, I locked my electric bicycle to the bike rack outside the **SES Building at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)** at around **10:30 a.m.** When I returned at approximately **1:50 p.m.**, I found that the bike lock had been cut, and the bicycle was gone. I believe the bicycle was stolen sometime between **10:30 a.m. and 1:50 p.m.** on August 5, 2026.

Schwinn Tourist

Location

Ashland and Augusta
West Augusta Boulevard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and White
Size: 
Small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red and white Schwinn Tourist. Wide handlebars. Plastic fenders. Black water bottle holder.

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 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?: 
A few days
Incident Description: 
2 bikes locked were stolen from a gated (not locked) courtyard at a residence.

Trek Multitrack 720

Location

Garage
725 N Waller Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It’s old / a little rusty but still in good condition. All quick releases were replaced with non-quick release and there is a registered U-Lock on it (orange and black) that I have the key for

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other U-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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
The bikes were stolen out of our garage. Someone opened the garage from the outside and stole them. They were hanging up with locks on but they were not locked to anything

2013 Fuji Absolute 1.4

Location

Michigan and Huron outside of H and M store
Huron Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gloss metallic red frame with black and white graphics
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Hybrid/flat bar road bike. Wheelset Vera Corsa rims with oval concepts hubs. 27 speed drive train

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 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?: 
3.5 hours
Incident Description: 
My husband and I had two bikes locked together while we went to see a movie. We came back and my bike was gone along with the lock. His bike was still there unlocked now. it was outside of H and M store on Huron (Huron and Michigan).

Giant Escape 3

Location

Lakeview East
Elaine PL
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CBDC5004
Color: 
Charcoal
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used condition; shifters don't match (one was replaced); should have an irack (rear carrier) but no basket. Should have a small kryptonite lock attached to it.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
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?: 
0 minutes
Incident Description: 
I forgot to lock my bike up from my back porch in the rear of my building. The building gate that allows access to the back of the building was left unlocked, and my bike was missing the next morning.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Home
816 WBuckingham Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Purple
Size: 
Adult
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Purple bike with orange lettering. The backseat had some damage and was taped up. The gear shifters were different makes and models because one needed to be fixed.

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?: 
A year
Incident Description: 
My bike was chained to my front fence, inside our gate on our property. I always kept it locked. I rode it home from the gym this day (23rd) around 7:30 AM, and then noticed that it was missing that following Sunday the 26th . I spoke with the neighbor who has a ring security camera and we reviewed the footage but the security camera was not functioning on the 23rd. We are able to clearly see the bike there on Wednesday, the 22nd, and then I remember clearly riding it home from the gym that Thursday. The camera was fixed on Friday the 24th, and yhe bike is gone. I spoke with my other neighbors to see if there was any additional security footage, but no one had any cameras pointed in this direction.

Trek FX2 Gen 4

Location

Apartment
724 W Waveland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU001XC0054X
Color: 
Red
Size: 
XS
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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was cut and bike was missing

Specialized Diverge 2026

Location

Tribune Tower
E Illinois St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC0250109X
Color: 
White
Size: 
58
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has black fenders and black pannier rack. Also has Kozy's cyclery sticker on downtube.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left outside Chicago Tribune Tower bike rack on Illinois and Michigan avenue from 7 am to 4 pm. Had U-lock on it attached through rear triangle and frame to the bike rack, along with cable lock attaching through front wheel to frame.

Cannondale Cargowagen Neo

Location

Uptown/Edgewater
W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
GA01536
Color: 
Sage
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sage green bike with orange handlebars. Bike is less than 2 months old, but has a bench for kids in the rear with some white paint scrapes around the hoop.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Hey all. I mistakenly left my ebike outside in my parking lot overnight. When I returned from an errand in the morning, I engaged the wheel lock, but was planning to pick my son up from school in the evening, so I didn't lock it TO anything or take it inside. My husband did that, though, and I forgot the bike was outside altogether. The lot has a chain-link fence/gate and stays closed except when people enter or exit. When I woke up this morning, the padlock to our gate was missing, the door was open, and the bike was gone. I've asked my neighbor if there is any surveillance footage, but trying to put feelers out wherever I can.

Surley Straggler

Location

3352 S Emerald Ave
3352 S Emerald Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
60cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Two black water bottle cages. PLEASE NOTE the pictures are old. The bike has a black Brooks leather seat and front rack only.

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?: 
Not Locked, see incident.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 7 and 7:30pm from our garage, which was accidentally left open during that time. Bike was not locked in the garage. Nothing else, including a second bike, was taken.

Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4

Location

100E
Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Era White/Glowstick/Coral Fade
Size: 
56cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new… just purchased it a few months ago. The colorway is the white rainbow one. Has two white bottle cages on it. The rest of the accessories / gear set are the standard SL5 (Shimano 105, Shimano clipless pedals). Bike is almost brand new. It’s a Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 (56cm). Thanks for your help.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Hi guys, my Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 (56cm) bike was stolen adjacent to the Michigan Avenue bridge (east side) over the Chicago River on Wednesday, July 29th between the hours of 2:45pm and 5:10pm. Had a work meeting and locked my bike to a bike rack with a foldable combination lock as I didn’t have my U lock on me as a double lock.

Specialized Vado 4.0 (e-bike)

Location

4343 N Clarendon Avenue, Unit 1108
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
002049746R
Color: 
Grey
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Vado 4.0. Missing front fender. Lights attached with zip ties. Has/had heavy duty kryptonite chain and u lock attached to the back of the frame. Lots of paint chips on the top tube. Has chain issues causing loud clacking noise when pedaling, especially in higher gears.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Unlocked, for about 40 minutes. Accidentally left in hallway.

Roam 4 Disc-GU XL Black

Location

Logan Square
N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2026 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No Damage, used but hardly. Quite Large, handlebars had new rubber half way on them when taken.

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?: 
3-4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off gated/locked back porch on third floor stairs. Residents frequently leave gates open/unlocked despite signs stating not to. Only 1 bike stolen despite 2 being on the rack and the other being significantly more expensive and normal sized.

Trek DS 8.6

Locations

711 W. Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
711 W. Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU184C6631G
Color: 
Black
Size: 
21"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black Trek DS8.6 Gary Fisher edition with disk brakes and lockout forks. Iso Zone on the back part of the frame. Bontrager Trip 5 computer on the handlebar stem. Shimano SPD Dual Platform Pedals.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
rode it on thursday July 23rd and locked to a vertical wall rack (U-lock) and noticed it was gone on sunday.

Jamis Coda S3 Monterey Grey 15

Location

Lake Meadows building 3
3420 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
G220510443
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good but weathered condition. Rusted chain, seat post is seized. Has some spider webs and leaves on it from outdoor exposure.

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?: 
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?: 
11 months, was kept there ever since I first bought it
Incident Description: 
I last saw my bike on the evening of July 24th, 2026. I was away from home later that night and returned home on Sunday, July 26th at roughly 6:30pm. I noticed that my bike was not present at the light post I usually lock it at, and two other bikes that belong to other residents were also gone.

GT Talera 4.0 Women's Hybrid Bike

Location

North Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and Teal
Size: 
Medium women's frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition GT Talera 4.0 Women's hybrid bike. Has front and rear lights. A seat pouch with red reflective tape that had my Kryptonite chain lock inside it. White bike water bottle with a cow sticker on it in the water bottle cage.

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from under my porch in backyard. We have a fenced in yard, someone came in the back gate / opened the gate lock (simple to do), and found my bike under a tarp under the porch (I usually lock it to the porch, but unfortunately forgot to). It was there around 8pm Saturday 07/25, and noticed it gone around 10am Sunday 07/26.

Kymco People

Location

939 W. Ainslie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2026 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Serial No.: 
VIN RFBB2J108CB270189
Color: 
Cream and black
Size: 
larger style wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, 6000+ miles, raised rear-view mirrors

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
One day

Jamis Ventura

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with silver and blue
Size: 
54
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Has a piece of black felt taped near the back wheel where my lock makes contact with the 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside Sulzer Library at 11:30 am. Upon return to bike rack at 6:30 pm, it was gone, along with the lock and my helmet.