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.

Cannondale Cargowagen Neo

Location

Uptown/Edgewater
W Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
GA01536
Color: 
Sage
Size: 
Medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sage green bike with orange handlebars. Bike is less than 2 months old, but has a bench for kids in the rear with some white paint scrapes around the hoop.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Hey all. I mistakenly left my ebike outside in my parking lot overnight. When I returned from an errand in the morning, I engaged the wheel lock, but was planning to pick my son up from school in the evening, so I didn't lock it TO anything or take it inside. My husband did that, though, and I forgot the bike was outside altogether. The lot has a chain-link fence/gate and stays closed except when people enter or exit. When I woke up this morning, the padlock to our gate was missing, the door was open, and the bike was gone. I've asked my neighbor if there is any surveillance footage, but trying to put feelers out wherever I can.

Surley Straggler

Location

3352 S Emerald Ave
3352 S Emerald Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
60cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new condition. Two black water bottle cages. PLEASE NOTE the pictures are old. The bike has a black Brooks leather seat and front rack only.

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?: 
Not Locked, see incident.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen between 7 and 7:30pm from our garage, which was accidentally left open during that time. Bike was not locked in the garage. Nothing else, including a second bike, was taken.

Specialized Diverge 2026

Location

Tribune Tower
435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC0250109X
Color: 
White
Size: 
58
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Has Kozy's cyclery sticker on downtude. Has black fenders and pannier rack when stolen.

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?: 
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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was in front of Tribune Tower resident entrance, on rack nearest Illinois and Michicgan Avenue. Had U-lock through rear wheel and frame, and cable lock attached to the front wheel and the frame.

Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4

Location

100E
Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Era White/Glowstick/Coral Fade
Size: 
56cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new… just purchased it a few months ago. The colorway is the white rainbow one. Has two white bottle cages on it. The rest of the accessories / gear set are the standard SL5 (Shimano 105, Shimano clipless pedals). Bike is almost brand new. It’s a Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 (56cm). Thanks for your help.

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?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
Hi guys, my Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 (56cm) bike was stolen adjacent to the Michigan Avenue bridge (east side) over the Chicago River on Wednesday, July 29th between the hours of 2:45pm and 5:10pm. Had a work meeting and locked my bike to a bike rack with a foldable combination lock as I didn’t have my U lock on me as a double lock.

Specialized Vado 4.0 (e-bike)

Location

4343 N Clarendon Avenue, Unit 1108
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 4:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
002049746R
Color: 
Grey
Size: 
L
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Vado 4.0. Missing front fender. Lights attached with zip ties. Has/had heavy duty kryptonite chain and u lock attached to the back of the frame. Lots of paint chips on the top tube. Has chain issues causing loud clacking noise when pedaling, especially in higher gears.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?: 
Unlocked, for about 40 minutes. Accidentally left in hallway.

Roam 4 Disc-GU XL Black

Location

Logan Square
N Whipple
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 27, 2026 - 5:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
No Damage, used but hardly. Quite Large, handlebars had new rubber half way on them when taken.

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?: 
3-4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen off gated/locked back porch on third floor stairs. Residents frequently leave gates open/unlocked despite signs stating not to. Only 1 bike stolen despite 2 being on the rack and the other being significantly more expensive and normal sized.

Trek DS 8.6

Locations

711 W. Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
711 W. Gordon Terrace
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU184C6631G
Color: 
Black
Size: 
21"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Black Trek DS8.6 Gary Fisher edition with disk brakes and lockout forks. Iso Zone on the back part of the frame. Bontrager Trip 5 computer on the handlebar stem. Shimano SPD Dual Platform Pedals.

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
rode it on thursday July 23rd and locked to a vertical wall rack (U-lock) and noticed it was gone on sunday.

Jamis Coda S3 Monterey Grey 15

Location

Lake Meadows building 3
3420 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
G220510443
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good but weathered condition. Rusted chain, seat post is seized. Has some spider webs and leaves on it from outdoor exposure.

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 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?: 
11 months, was kept there ever since I first bought it
Incident Description: 
I last saw my bike on the evening of July 24th, 2026. I was away from home later that night and returned home on Sunday, July 26th at roughly 6:30pm. I noticed that my bike was not present at the light post I usually lock it at, and two other bikes that belong to other residents were also gone.

GT Talera 4.0 Women's Hybrid Bike

Location

North Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Black and Teal
Size: 
Medium women's frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition GT Talera 4.0 Women's hybrid bike. Has front and rear lights. A seat pouch with red reflective tape that had my Kryptonite chain lock inside it. White bike water bottle with a cow sticker on it in the water bottle cage.

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?: 
0
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from under my porch in backyard. We have a fenced in yard, someone came in the back gate / opened the gate lock (simple to do), and found my bike under a tarp under the porch (I usually lock it to the porch, but unfortunately forgot to). It was there around 8pm Saturday 07/25, and noticed it gone around 10am Sunday 07/26.

Kymco People

Location

939 W. Ainslie St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 24, 2026 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Scooter
Serial No.: 
VIN RFBB2J108CB270189
Color: 
Cream and black
Size: 
larger style wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, 6000+ miles, raised rear-view mirrors

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
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?: 
One day

Jamis Ventura

Location

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

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White with silver and blue
Size: 
54
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Relatively new. Has a piece of black felt taped near the back wheel where my lock makes contact with the 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?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked outside Sulzer Library at 11:30 am. Upon return to bike rack at 6:30 pm, it was gone, along with the lock and my helmet.

Rad Power Bikes Rad Runner

Location

Ravenswood Metra -- Leland Ave side
1801 W Leland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 17, 2026 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
39609173540960
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Child seat and large front basket

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?: 
less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from south side of Leland Ave under metra tracks sometime between 8am and 4pm on Friday, July 17th. Reports have been made to both Metra police and CPD

Specialized

Location

2651 w thomas st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A specialized brand bike with mountain tires. It's mainly red with yellow accents. It is a retro looking

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 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?: 
2 months

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