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.

Mod Bike Berlin 3

Location

4242
4242 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, green ebike, mod bike berlin 3 with a cargo box attached to the rear rack. Brown faux leather 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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Septemebr 6-Stepember 15 2026
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to bike rack in building bike parking area of side entrance. Stiolen sometime between then.

Gravity G29SS

Location

I-55 Northbound between the Cicero and Pulaski exit
I-55 Northbound between the Cicero and Pulaski exit
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 8:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
L140802027
Color: 
Black
Size: 
15.5”
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gently used. Had an orange mile crate basket mounted on top of a travel rack over the rear tire. An “I love my bike” bell on the handle bar along with a phone mount and side view mirror

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?: 
It was unlocked
Incident Description: 
As I was driving my car with the bike on the rear bike rack, it fell off on the expressway. Another driver flagged me down, saying it had fallen off and by the time I had circled back around to pick it up, someone had taken it.

Diamondback Insight Lite wt Hybrid City Commuter Bike

Location

Primary & Specialty Care at University Village
1309 S. Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy blue
Size: 
15 in
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike was in good condition and has a rack attached to it, which has a cable Kryptonite lock tied to it. It also has a rubber phone holder attached to 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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike was not locked, was left in the hallway for 7 minutes outside of my office building.
Incident Description: 
I entered my office building at 1309 S. Halsted St., which shares a hallway with the University Village Primary and Specialty Care clinic. I took my bike to the second floor and left my bike in the hallway to change clothes, and while I was changing, a man stole my bike. A witness downstairs said the man had silver hair, a cigarette, and had asked for directions to the Social Security office.

Gunnar Crosshair

Location

Bridgeport
S. Quinn St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2026 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gunnar Crosshair cyclocross bike in school bus yellow. Shimano 109 parts (except for mini Vs) and a Ritchey carbon fork

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen out of my garage

Canyon Grizl 6

Location

Belmont outside of F45
Belmont
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, September 14, 2026 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Matcha
Size: 
M
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, black tires with tan interior on them, bright green water bottle holder

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?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen while at an F45 class

Cypress Giant

Location

Columbia Ave. alleyway
W Columbia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
sliding bike rack with zipper bag on back wheel, sun-bleached sticker on frame below handles, bell, rusted chain, front and rear lights

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?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
less than 12 hours
Incident Description: 
unknown time between 10pm 9/11 and 11am 9/12

state all road

Location

Recess
Kinzie and green
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Tan
Size: 
medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Ran state bike, lots of stickers

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 a closed 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
Incident Description: 
U lock cut right across from city hall bar and recess

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.