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.

TST R9

Location

1225 N Cleaver St Apt RB1F
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2026 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Black and yello
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Moped style, fat tire, blue Chicago sticker on seat, no kickstand

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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Went to retrieve my delivery goods after work. Bike was in its usual locked up place in the breezeway of my apartment. When I went out for my delivery my E-bike and its lock were gone and the breezeway was left open.

Schwinn Trailway

Location

Chicago Board of Trade
399 South Financial Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Mainly white but the fork is green and so are the grips
Size: 
regular adult woman’s
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-whole frame is white with some green lines and the fork is a bright green. Has a step through frame/low step frame -green fork and marijuana themed green handlebar grips. the handlebar plugs are empty now as my old ones fell out. -Burger sticker on the top tube, but there are also other stickers on frame -frame is aluminum -it had a lot of spoke cards on the wheels and green bike lights on the rear wheel. -velcro bottle holder on top tube -blue jelly belly bell on left handlebar -phone stand and light attached to handlebars

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 and a half hours.
Incident Description: 
-So I locked my bike with my cable lock to the Chicago Board of Trade Building’s bike racks at 2 pm, Thursday July 16 on 399 South Financial Place. -I wanted to put it there before I left for a bit on the pink line to go to a shop. -I parked my bike next to more than a dozen other bikes on these racks, there were SO many bikes. -When I came back at around 6:45 pm, my bike and all the other bikes were gone, so I assumed the business may have moved all the bikes somewhere else for some reason. -My friend and I walked inside of the building and told the security guard everything, she told me that there has been one perpetrator who has stolen multiple bikes before and they have caught him and retrieved some bikes in the past. She said this has happened before and took my name and number and told me to call the front desk tomorrow and they may have footage of the thief.

Trek FX

Location

Claremont Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU149C0968E
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Metallic/royal blue frame with white TREK lettering and white front fork, black bottle cage mounted on the down tube, front and rear reflectors, kickstand

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
Not locked, in private garage
Incident Description: 
I left the overhead door to my detached garage open for approximately two minutes while letting a night nurse into my home. During that time, two unknown males entered the open garage without permission. They arrived on two bicycles, left those bicycles inside the garage, and rode away on my two bicycles. I encountered the suspects as I was walking back toward the garage and observed them leaving with my bicycles. The incident was captured on my security cameras. The bicycles the suspects left behind are believed to be stolen as well.

Bianchi Lupo

Location

2530 W Wilson Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Size: 
61
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink bar tape. Mismatched hubs. Dual shimano pedals. Anti-theft skewers.

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?: 
12 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked overnight to small tree at Montrose Beach. Thief cut the branches off the tree in order to remove bike.

Ride1Up Core-5 (blue)

Location

1651
N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Color: 
Blue, Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
https://ride1up.com/product/core-5/?srsltid=AfmBOor7S7ppFaMEw_IvxCd3uK_-12_mQnkdSbh3P7DhHUXPSP_bBusy

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
7 hrs. Closed garage. The bike was in a closed garage unlocked. Video shows thief entering through the garage door, from the alley, in which the alley door is locked, and open the garage and ride away.
Incident Description: 
Garage was closed, and video shows the thief entering the garage door, then opening the garage. Seeing the bike and riding out. Shortly after, took my husband's bike as well. Alley door is locked and heavily secured. Assuming they climbed the gate and then came through the garage. Bike link: https://ride1up.com/product/core-5/?srsltid=AfmBOor7S7ppFaMEw_IvxCd3uK_-12_mQnkdSbh3P7DhHUXPSP_bBusy -- bike now discontinued.

Ride1up Core 5 (mint/teal)

Location

1651 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Mint/Teal
Size: 
27.5
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks brand new, has nearly 1k on the odometer, attached lights front and back, and black basket railing and 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Thief jumped our gate, got into garage, and stole the bike. Hit up most of the gates in our alleyway, may have more thefts along the 606 area

Trek Verve

Location

1651 N Kimball Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU197XC1508S
Color: 
Orange
Size: 
700CC
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Just about brand new, has a basket rack on back with no basket, all internal cabling, and the back tire is a different type of valve as it was replaced, the back is a schrader valve

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Thief was hitting every gate in the alley, jumped ours as it's padlocked, got into our garage, and stole 2 bikes out of it.

Specialized ROCKHOPPER ELITE 27.5 GLOSS ARCTIC BLUE / BLACK

Location

Bridgeport
3729 S Parnell Ave 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC026098765T
Color: 
GLOSS ARCTIC BLUE / BLACK. It’s like a light blue
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was New ROCKHOPPER ELITE 27.5 Light blue.

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?: 
Bike was not locked because it was in front of my apartment where it was enclosed. Not an open area where public is allowed. Only 7 resident living there are allowed.
Incident Description: 
I went into my apartment for 25 Minutes to get something to eat. Bike was not locked because it was infront of my apartment where it was enclosed. Not an open area where public is allowed. Only 7 resident living there are allowed. The place has not lock. It’s the back yard of a 2nd story apartment.

Jamis Citizen 1

Location

Back stairwell
4656 N Malden Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Y22BC07715
Color: 
Sugar Mint/Teal
Size: 
14” Step Through
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition, has black foldable basket attached on on back right side.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Had left bike in back stairwell of building around 11:30pm. Unfortunately did not lock as I am waiting on a cable to extend. :/ several others leave bikes unlocked in same area. Individual would need to live in building or jumped the fence from neighboring building to take. Came down around 12:30pm to grab bike and found it missing.

2010 Trek 3500

Location

Wrigleyville
1023 W Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Says South Lyon Bicycle on it, where I bought it in Michigan

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 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 day

2024 Specialized Sirrus

Location

5455 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 10, 2026 - 2:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029005559T
Color: 
orange
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
bright orange hybrid style bike - Specialized Sirrus - good condition - rear light attached - has a rack in the back

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 street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
locked with a ulock to the stop sign
Incident Description: 
locked to a stop sign on the parkway - within 2 hours i came back down and the bike was gone but the lock was cut and still there - during the 2 hours a lawn service did come and cut the parkway

Retrospec Mantra V2 Single Speed

Location

Irving Park CTA Blue Line Stop
Irving Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Inside garage mostly. Has a rick and morty heads sticker on back of frame. Attached water bottle cage. Missing cable management clip.All black. Stock.

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
Lock was cut and left on ground.

Gyroor electric scooter 550W

Location

2622 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Color: 
Black + blue
Size: 
50 lbs
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black and blue seated scooter has a mounted phone holder & tape on the inside of the folding latch

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Item taken from 2622 Spaulding Ave in Logan square. Seated scooter with basket in the back

TREK ALLIANT+ 8S

Location

2016 West Moffat Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU95C6344S
Color: 
GOLD
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Nothing unique, it is a gold/silver TREK e-bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
It is stored here, 1.5 years?
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a locked garage, overnight. We do not lock the bikes inside of the garage since it is ou rprivate, residential garage.

CO-OP CYCLES

Location

2016 West Moffat Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
G22028425
Color: 
BLACK
Size: 
Adult large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a black, removable basket on the backwheel that has a silver bike lane uprising pouch attached.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No 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?: 
It is stored here, 1.5 years?
Incident Description: 
Bike is stored in our personal residential garage. We do not lock them inside the garage because the garage is locked.

Men's Trek 700

Location

Thomas Washington
5036 N RIDGEWAY AVE APT 1
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Tan
Size: 
8.5
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has a lock on it; was taken out the garage; has a rear support piece on it; overall decent shape for 20-year old bike

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
I had just been out that evening, and did not lock it.
Incident Description: 
Garage door was open, actually inside the property, not the main door

Trek FX2

Location

216 N May St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Two stickers underneath seat: 1. blue ridge cyclery, 2. BJB properties bicycle. Minor wear and tear on front of frame

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 street sign.

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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a street sign outside of 216 N May St at around 6:30PM, and upon returning at 11PM, bike was gone. No evidence of lock or bike.

Specialized

Location

Clark street
4420 N CLARK St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920418630P
Color: 
Red
Size: 
Small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Stickers covering it, black rack on back,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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 a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike Saturday and Sunday Morning it was gone

Kona Rove

Location

Home
1310 w Addison St 1A
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 9:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Speedway Cycles stickers near pedals (from Alaska) Kona (model rove) Pathfinder pro tiers

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?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Daily