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 FX2 Disc

Location

1901 N Mohawk St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU257XC0407S
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2023 (very new), bright red/orange color with a black rack on the back, kickstand on the left side.

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?: 
24 hours
Incident Description: 
My wife and I had our bikes locked outside of our apartment and they were stolen.

Trek Domane AL 2

Location

S Woodlawn Ave (5400 block)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition but the front tire was removed and left behind in the theft. There was a small sticker with numbers on the handlebars, a U-lock holder, and a water bottle cage but those may have been removed.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
Front tire was locked to a bike rack inside a locked apartment building storage room. The tire was removed from the rest of the bike along with the U-lock, and both were left behind.

VIVI 780W Ebike

Location

Kohler Signature Sore by Studio 41
322 W Hubbard Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
26" wheels
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White bike with VIVI on the body. Silver battery pack. Phone holder on handle bars. Rear wheel rack. Hitch for trailer.

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?: 
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
The street pole the bike was locked to was knocked over and the pole was removed from the lock.

Throne TRKLRD

Location

Gladstone Park
Menard
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
Z150401949
Size: 
55mm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is used but in good shape.

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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Kid walked up acting suspicious and asking question. He got on the bike and was riding it. My son told him to get off and he took off on the bike down the street.

Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

Location

Columbia Yacht Club
111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
wsbc014124858s
Size: 
61 cm / XL
Color: 
Olive, Gray, and black stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition, white tape, small black top tube bag just behind handlebars. All black tires.

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?: 
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?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike up at 5:30 PM 7/9/2025 in front of the Columbia Yacht Club. Came back aroun 10 PM on 7/9/2025 and bike and lock were gone, just my helmet was there on the ground.

Trek Alpha 1.2

Location

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
idk
Size: 
56
Color: 
white with red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
two red water bottle holders

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
Bike lock cut while at the Lakeview Athletic Club. Bike was parked slightly in the alley, but 5 feet from a busy sidewalk. One hour after discovering the bike stolen, I found it listed on Facebook Marketplace. He has someone already sold the bike within 15 hours of the theft. his facebook marketplace page is https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/100078026841944/?ref=permalink&mibextid=6ojiHh I do not fully expect to get my bike back, but this facebook page has many other bikes previously listed. I am assuming he is some frequent Chicago bike thief.

Trek FX-3

Location

860 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2025 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU328XC0927S
Size: 
557MM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Has dark gray/black water bottle cage and black housing for lock storage. Also has MP Connect mount on handlebars for mounting cell phone. Pedals are for clips on one side, regular shoes on the other.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
Intruder broke into back door of sister high-rise building. Door man chased him through underground parking garage. Intruder ran up stairs from garage into the building, entered the bike storage room, grabbed the bike, and fled through doors that lead from room to outside. Those doors are locked on the outside.

Lectric XP 3.0 folding e bike

Location

Bucktown
Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mirrors on handle bars. In good condition with minimal scratches

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 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?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen over night from back yard in Bucktown. Bike was covered and locked to the back porch steps

Aventon Soltera.2

Location

La Colombe Coffee Workshop
955 W Randolph St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
SA4F1392
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The rear wheel sprockets are rusted. E-bike, 8 months old. I new condition. No other distinguishing feature. Looks exactly like it would if you googled a picture of it.

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 rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was tied to bike rack outside coffee shop. I was inside shop for roughly 30 minutes. Bike was gone when I came out.

Pedego Moto

Location

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

Date of Theft

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
D2311080141
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fat Tire E-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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Between 1-8 hours
Incident Description: 
Pedego Moto Ebike was stolen from in front of workplace on July 7. Bike was locked to metal bike rack, lock is also missing.

Marin Nicasio

Location

4647 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I21041812
Size: 
56
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike appears brand new. will have shimano 105 PD-R7000 pedals. and a cobber bike light along with a cobber bell around the 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 kept in a locked garage. perpetrator must have figured out a way into the garage.

Giant OCR Road Bike

Location

648 W. Oakdale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gray, blue, red, white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is mid 2000s Giant OCR bike with a very worn-out "Italia" bike seat.

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?: 
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 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was missing after coming home from July 4th weekend. Unsure exactly when it was taken between July 3rd and July 6th. Bike was located next to several others on a bike rack within the locked gates of a residential building.

Trek Verve 1 Disc

Location

Coda Di Volpe
3335 N Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front brake is worn and very easy to press down. Squeaky chain.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike in front of work. Came out at the end of the night and it was gone.

Giant Liv Avail 3

Location

Roscoe St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 4, 2025 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
47 cm (XS)
Color: 
Light Green/Eucalyptus
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition is in great condition (only used for a year). Distinguishing features: the left handlebar end plug is black, the right handlebar end plug is silver. The seat is white.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
1-5 days
Incident Description: 
I last used the bike on 6/29/2025 and put it in our locked garage. I was away for work all week from 6/30/2025 to 7/4/2025. When I got back to the garage, the bike was gone. Unfortunately, since I was away all week, I do not have a better estimate of when the bike was stolen. We do share the garage with two other cars. It was suspected that one of the neighbors left the garage door open accidently for a few hours and in this period someone went into the garage and took the bike (they neighbors mentioned the door was left open on 7/1,so this is the suspected date, but cannot say with 100% confidence this was the day it was stolen). The bike was not locked with its U-lock since the garage door is usually shut and locked.

State co wulf

Location

4324 W armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new state co bike fixie single gear

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?: 
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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was broken and bike tooked

Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Elite Alloy

Location

House
W Barry Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC001122841S
Size: 
Size 3
Color: 
Brushed Aluminum/Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition with Crankbrothers platform 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?: 
Many months. Home Garage.
Incident Description: 
Walked in to my garage this morning to find one of my bikes missing. Not exactly sure which day it was stolen.

Canyon Grizl 7

Location

5619 N Christiana Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
C19MO8286
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Pinm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, pink frame with black dots. Purple pedals. notable info: Stolen from the garage through the alley latitude and longitude: 41.98371° N, 87.71229° W

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
unlocked in the garage behind 5619 N Christiana Ave stolen from the garage through the alley

Throne TrackLord

Location

Western Orange Line Train Station
Western Station
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
49 CM
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New Bike with Pedal Straps

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
CTA Train Station - Western Orange Line did not allow for me to take my bike to Loop in morning. Was told to lock the bike in bike rack inside. Arrived at 5 PM CT and bike was no longer there and CTA personnel say they are not responsible.

Jamis Divide 03-3774 black

Location

Apartment
2800 south Lawndale avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 3:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
G220306268
Size: 
29"
Color: 
Gloss black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairly used bike, missing front or left break cable, thick tires with CST PATROL written in a big white font, 17 sticker from cozy's bike shop under the seat post, the seat post had an attachment to add a light, handle bars lost some coloring on the middle, broken off kickstand is still on the bottom of the bike. And a Mimic specialized seat.

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
It was left unlocked and unattended for 30 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was left leaning on the fence inside front yard and unattended for about 30 minutes, was stolen in between 3:50 - 4:30 pm.