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.

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.

Haro Flightline I

Location

Haven Middle School - Lincoln St & Green Bay Rd
Green Bay Rd
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
BHA21H19876
Color: 
Black with Blue lettering
Size: 
XS 27.5 wheel size
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, had a Kryptonite lock attached and locked to the handle bars/frame. Had a kickstand and water bottle holder, also a lock holder on the frame

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked, left from 8am overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike had the lock on the handle bars and frame, but was left beside a fence outside the school

2015 Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra, White/Black

Location

Home
2900 W Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White 2015 Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra. Quad Lock mount on handlebars for mobile phone. Two water bottle holders, rear light, saddle bag, fresh handlebar tape (black). Shimano clip-in pedals. Specialized tubeless tires. Stolen from my garage in Garfield Park.

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?: 
Regular spot where I park it in my garage, so months (whenever I'm not using it). Hanging on hook in back wall. Only the bike was missing, so likely pre-meditated.
Incident Description: 
Went into my garage yesterday and noticed by bicycle was not in its regular spot hanging on the wall. Nothing else of value appears to have been taken. My next door neighbor recently had their garage burglarized as well; several tools had been stolen.

HappyRun Tank G70 PRO

Location

1625 W Howard St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Condition: Stolen while non-functional / broken. Requires repairs to be operational. Model & General Appearance: Model: Happyrun Tank G70 Pro (Moped-style / Fat-Tire E-Bike) Color: Matte Black Frame Style: Heavy-duty dual-suspension steel frame with extended moto-style long seat and dual battery setup. Tires: 20" x 4.0" wide knobby fat tires. Distinguishing Features & Mechanical Defects: Broken / Non-Working Component: Rear hub motor non-functional

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 bike rack.

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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
On August 18, 2026, at approximately 11: PM, I visually verified that my electric bicycle was securely locked with a TitanGuard PRO integrated key locked to the bike rack in the back parking lot of 1625 W Howard St in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626. While taking out the trash on the morning of August 19, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM, I noticed that the electric bike and lock were missing .The vehicle was taken without my knowledge or permissio

Jasion EB7

Location

Private Garage
1148 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
20” Tires
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Phone mount on right handlebar. Passenger seat (black seat with white metal trim rear) on the back bike rack. Last seen with bike lock and rope on the left handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
6hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a private single car garage that accidentally had the garage door left open. The charger and bike were stolen, and damage to the car in the garage occurred at incident time as well.

Gold cw hybrid

Location

3425 w drummond place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 8:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gold
Size: 
Small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Size small gold bike with a rusted chain

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was in enclosed gate of apartment building not locked but behind the gate. Only members of the building and delivery drivers have access.

Fuji

Location

533 N Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 28, 2026 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like-new, recently refurbished, red handlebar grip tape and red frame, Topa Topa brewery decal

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?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7h
Incident Description: 
Left in front of Pandora at 533 N Michigan Ave

Jamis aurora

Location

Home
1805 N Lowell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light wear but in great 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?: 
Unlocked, stored
Incident Description: 
The garage was broken into, and the bikes were stolen. Both of the bikes in the photo were stolen. A separate report was filed for the blue one without a photo.

Breezer downtown st

Location

Home
1805 n. Lowell
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Light blue
Size: 
Perfect for a 5’5” woman
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent. Rear rack, front wicker basket.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Unlocked in our garage
Incident Description: 
Garage was broken into, bikes were taken.

Schwinn Fifth Avenue

Location

Hyde park
51 and Kimbark
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bicycle has a Grey Thule RideAlong attached to it. A dual leg bike stand, brown handles and a blue bell

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 days
Incident Description: 
I had two bikes parked in my covered shared garage for the past week. This morning ~8am when my neighbor drove out they saw the bicycles in the garage. When i went to grab some stuff from my car at 5pm, the garage door was open and both bicycles had been stolen

Trek Marlin 5

Location

Amundsen High School
Damen and Foster
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Black
Size: 
Large, fits 5'8" kid
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
looks brand new.

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?: 
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?: 
During school day.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from Bike Rack at Amundsen High School during school day.

Trek Dual Sport

Location

Ravenswood Manor Park
4626 N Manor Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU036XC0343T
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2022 Trek Dual Sport, Black, added rear flat cargo rack, added small black zip bag to handle bars, and added u-lock holder. Zip tied black milk crate to rear cargo rack with light grey insert for dog transport.

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 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?: 
Left at 8am, gone by 6pm
Incident Description: 
Bike & blue helmet locked to bike rack near Francisco Brown Line stop on Manor Ave just east of Ravenswood Manor Park around 8am. Bike and lock and all accessories gone by 6pm.