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 4300 Hybrid

Location

4840 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bike, some rust on the gears, red pannier on the side. Bell on left handlebar. Stickers on the 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day

Marin Kentfield 1 ST 700C Black

Location

2852 West Dickens Avenue
2852 West Dickens Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
A26011716
Color: 
Black
Size: 
S
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame with brown handlebars and brown wheels

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?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 24 hours
Incident Description: 
Side gate of backyard was left unlocked and the bike was missing. I noticed at 4pm today that the gate was unlocked, usually my neighbors and I are good about keeping it locked.

Raleigh Bike

Location

Damen CTA Blue Line Station
1558 N Damen Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Gray with Maroon accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
black water bottle holder. Large gray seat. Thats about it

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?: 
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?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the CTA damen blue line station around 5:15 pm on 8/18/26.I returned at around 9:45 pm and it was gone.

Super73 ZX

Location

Armanino
222 S Wacker
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
F21IY2421
Color: 
Maroon
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red e-bike with paint rubberd off the front from the brake lines. Sweat is not secured and flops off. LCD case is cracked, but screen functional. Only one foot peg on the back for a second passanger.

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 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?: 
4 Hours
Incident Description: 
Locked outside on the sidewalk since my office building is doing constrcution and the building bike racks unavalable. Unattened for 4 hours, when I went to ride home the bike and lock were missing, just a cut chain link sitting on the sidewalk.

Bridgestone MB-5 Trailblazer

Location

Intersection of North Ave and Kingsbury St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 8:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
MOH59098
Color: 
Silver/black, purple and yellow stripe on the frame
Size: 
Seat tube size: 18.0, top tube size: 22.0
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike is in good condition. The frame is silver and black, and there is a purple and yellow stripe on the frame, as well as the Bridgestone logo in yellow. The handlebars are in a swept back style. The left side of the handlebars has a bike bell and also an attachable bike light. There is a black U-lock around the frame of the bike.

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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 20 minutes
Incident Description: 
I had brought my bike onto a CTA bus (the 72 North Ave bus), and the bike was on the bus' bike rack in the front of the bus while I was on the bus. About 20 minutes into the ride, I realized that my bike was missing from the bus rack, and alerted the driver. The driver had said a person was waiting at the bus stop at North Ave/Kingsbury St and gestured repeatedly that the bike was his, and if he could take it. He took the bike and rode away on it, going down Magnolia Ave across the bridge. The driver had asked the bus repeatedly if the bike belonged to anyone, but I did not hear them. I realized my bike was missing about 5 minutes after the theft occurred. I had not seen for myself anyone stealing the bike, and this information was told to me by the bus driver. The CTA was alerted, and police report was filed the next day. The bike was only sitting on the bus' bike rack, and was not locked to the bike rack on the bus.

Funhang e-bike

Location

1603 W Ainslie
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2026 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Blue and black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black basket on rear, good condition with a few bumps and scratches

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 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?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
Bike seen last night 8/16, gone today when I went out at 3pm to get it.

Trek Marlin 5

Location

State/Lake
N State St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU196XC2647V
Color: 
Black with Red TREK letters
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Still looks pretty new, has (or had) mudguards, rechargeable front and back lights.

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?: 
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?: 
3h

Bianchi Intenso Ultegra di2

Location

Joong Boo Market
3333 N Kimball Acw
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 17, 2026 - 3:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Celeste blue
Size: 
53 cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used bianchi roasted bike. Ultegra di2 groupset. Campagnolo Wheel. “Celeste” blue colour

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?: 
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bianchi road bike, 53 cm, with campagnolo wheels. Locked outside Joong Boo Market at 3333 N Kimball. Theft caught on store camera. White, blond guy driving Silver Toyota station wagon drove past bike, did a u turn in traffic. Got out and cut the lock with a cordless grinder in a cross body bag. Quickly loaded bike in car and drove off heading north on Kimball Ave.

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Location

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

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029014015Z
Color: 
Obsidian
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
1 month old, black (Obsidian) Specialized hybrid bike. Brand new.

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 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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack in front of Sulzer Library at 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago. A brand new folding metal lock (accordion style) was used to lock the bike to the bike rack. The lock was cut and the left when the bike was stolen. There was a divy bike laying next to where the bike was locked up when we came out of the library and found the bike missing. We think that the thief rode up on the divy, dropped it, and stole the bike. The divy that was left at the scene was number 708-7695.

Trek ALR5

Location

2719 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
61
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Who was all black and had a rack on it and had blue tape around the handles?

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 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?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
I was at the Logan Square farmers market and I was just outside of Lulu Café and I parked my bike there and it seemed to got stolen at 1 PM

Specialized Allez

Location

225 W Washington
225 W Washington
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Grey
Size: 
55 or 56cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Older model in good condition. Grey overall with red accents between the front wheel bars and the logo on the front of bike. Had two water bottle holders on the main frame, a metal rack over the back wheel, a black seat, and black handlebar tape.

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?: 
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?: 
Unsure, I last saw it 16 days after locking
Incident Description: 
On July 28th, I had locked my bike through the front wheel and frame along with my helmet to a bike rack in the covered vestibule area of 225 W Washington along N Franklin and W Calhoun in the Loop. When I returned to the back later that day, the back tire had a flat so I removed my personal belongings and left the bike locked until I could return with a new tube. A few days later, I broke my collarbone and was unable to deal with the bike myself. On August 16th, my brother went back to the site to retrieve the bike to find no trace of the bike, the lock, or the helmet. Building security reported that no bikes were removed by the building since the day it was locked to the rack.

Specialize Roubaix

Location

Quality Time
2934 W Diversey Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty good condition, bright green pedals, red grip tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?: 
Less than 12 hours

Fifth wheel foldable ebike

Location

Dollar general
4524
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 6:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
Yfd25lc040954
Color: 
White cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a black basket tied down with a black bungy cord has a extra wired running thru the middle of the frame one end tied to the frame above the pedals has a Jordan sticker on the right side and two blue round stickers on both side above the pedals has a rust spot on the left side between the basket and seat

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 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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 mins
Incident Description: 
I went to get medicine for less five mins and came out to it being missing

Radio Flyer Via

Location

House
11350 S Longwood dr
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
F884KF233620392
Color: 
Yellow
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. ~630 miles. Yellow. Black frame around back seats. Flag pole and Kifune band on the handle bar stem. These may have been removed.

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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was in front of my garage, all the way up the driveway, next to my side door, we left for about 10 minutes and someone walked 50 yards up to my house from the sidewalk and took the bike from the driveway.

REID BLACKTOP

Location

16th district
5151n milwaukee ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
RO50065822
Color: 
SLATE 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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

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?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike locked at ohio st Beach 600 N LAKESHORE DR Cable was cut

Fuji Absolute 1.5

Location

Clybourn Metra Station
1900 Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WBD193L0594J
Color: 
Gray, covered in brewery stickers
Size: 
S/M
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 model. Good condition. Covered in brewery stickers and Arlington VA registration sticker. Has a pannier rack on the back, no bags. Pedals replaced with Shimano SPD pedals

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?: 
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?: 
Location: bike rack at Metra train station
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to rack under shelter at Clybourn Metra station next to parking spaces at 7:05a. Discovered missing, lock also missing, at 5:50p.

Cannondale Quick 3

Location

Outside home building
4502 N Paulina Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
YG83596
Color: 
Red
Size: 
Small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bright red in great condition with black wheels and black fenders.

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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to a street sign in front of my building like usual at 12:30pm on Sunday, August 9 and went inside. At 3:30pm my building has video footage of a man driving up in a beige van and cutting the heavy duty metal u-lock which was left at the scene after he drove off with the bike.

Pure Cycles CITY CLASSIC 8-SPEED 670966

Location

House
Shakespeare & Central Park
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 10, 2026 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
8B0108
Color: 
Black w/ brown seat & handlebars
Size: 
15-16
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue milk crate on the back

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?: 
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?: 
6 Hours

Cannondale Synapse

Location

833
N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 7, 2026 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Color: 
Light Green (Sage, two-tone)
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light green Cannondale Synapse Bike. RD 30 Vittoria ZAFFIRO wheels. Had a Nice cushioned saddle, Rockbros handlebar bag, Bucklos Bike Pedals,

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?: 
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: 
On Friday, August 7th, I secured my Cannondale Synapse road bike in front of my friend's apartment building at the Aurelien at 833 North Clark Street using a chain cable lock. When I returned a few hours later, the bike was gone. I had an air tag in it, which they found and discarded a few blocks away from the incident in the alleyway behind Tanta. restaurant.