Recent Reports

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 [email protected] 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

Location

1905 w 21st Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
235C1656A, TBI-0407, OR C95AK782
Size: 
Adult Mens
Color: 
Green / Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rack and basket on the back, two bags attached, silver duct tape 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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hrs
Incident Description: 
stolen from inside my apartment while i was sleeping

Schwinn Fremont

Location

Granville & Broadway Private Parking Garage
1134 W Granville Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
SNXDS19F18751
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Includes headlight and tail light accessories as well as a blue bell on the left handlebar. Very good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
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 while not being used
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a private residential garage.

Bianchi Boardwalk

Location

Rogers Park
Farwell Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pink Bianchi Boardwalk with a white seat. Rear rack/basket and front and back fenders.

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months

Sirrus Elite Specialized

Location

2237
W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC920285881N
Size: 
Large Women's
Color: 
Dirty White (Light gray)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Dirty white frame, black handlebars, and lime green/teal inner seatstay. Wahoo bike computer attachment on handlebars and WSU green registration sticker #1231 on the frame. A small black frame bag is also attached. The bike has quick-release wheels and a wide leather seat.

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?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored on the first-floor apartment's inside porch, requiring a building key to enter. Two bikes were stolen off the porch between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on 7/25/24. The other bike was an SE Lager single-speed with 52-inch tires and an electric blue frame. There was no sign of forced entry, so it was stolen by someone with a key or a door that was not properly latched. Unknown burglar and no other items were taken beside the bikes. The stolen bikes were last seen at 7 a.m.

Cannondale Quick 3

Location

1660 N LaSalle
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
EA82423
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Silver "Mercury"
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost new. Some small scratches on one seat stay. Had a SP connect phone mount attached to handlebars.

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 both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike gone without a trace from rack outside high-rise.

State 4130

Location

2340 N California Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SBCAT2201110
Size: 
62 cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new

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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 weeks
Incident Description: 
I don't know what happened. I last used the bike on 7/9 and found it missing on 7/25.

Schwinn GTX 3

Location

2640 W Thomas St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 9:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
22L10703
Size: 
M
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, had a cushion on seat.

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?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked using a cable and U-lock, cable was cut and left at the scene.

Lectric X2.0 electric bike

Location

Jefferson park Train station
Milwaukee ave
chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Exra large
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
new bought 2 weeks ago

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?: 
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?: 
11 hours
Incident Description: 
Lectric X2.0 black color, brand new.

1990 Schwinn Traveler

Location

2906 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
I906861
Size: 
23"
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Mostly original (shimano biopace set) with toe clips, black wraps, at the time it had a newer schwinn rack, rearview, u lock mount and lights

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?: 
One day
Incident Description: 
My bike was stored in the garage overnight and at some point before 815am my neighbor left the alley door open

CAAD10

Location

1801 W Grand Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EN14781
Color: 
Silver and Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fair condition silver bike with teal accents. Clip on pedals

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 hours
Incident Description: 
Left bike in enclose garage with limited access. Went to move bike into room in the morning and the bike was gone.

Trek 7.5 FX

Location

Solemn Oath
2919 w Armitage
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU105C2197G
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black with mint green detail
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, mint green detail with matching seafoam green water bottle rack. Village cycle emblem sticker

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 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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Happened between midnight on July 13th and noon on July 14th

FX 2 Disc L Alpine Blue

Location

Pilsen
1736 W 18th Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU334XC1853R
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. There is a velcro strap on the side used for storing a U-lock

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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from the walkway on the side of our apartment. The walkway is off the street and protected by two locked gates, one in the front and one in the back. I forgot to lock my bike with my u-lock, but it was covered with a weather tarp. My wife's bike was right next to it and wasn't stolen. The attached picture is not my personal bike, but a picture I found online. I don't have any pictures of my bike.

Canyon Roadlite 5

Location

Ravenswood METRA station
W Leland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
R09201Z21G4131
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Steel Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new. Unique blue color.

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from Ravenswood METRA station.

Specialized Globe Roll 2

Location

Bucktown - Across the Street from Chef's Special
2164 N Claremont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 1:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium (~52)
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Original "Roll 2" sticker on frame by the pedals - Small Rear rack - Lovingly used condition with scratched paint on the underside of the frame where would lock against poles.

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?: 
Locked to street sign.

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 night
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a stop sign. Thieves cut out the stop sign from the ground and took the bike, leaving the stop sign thrown on the ground.

Aventon Soltera 2

Location

Clark St
2939
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 6:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new electric bike

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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours

Cannondale supersix

Location

Drake manor
9221 drake ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
KA71013
Size: 
58
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Garmin and radar on, L side stages crank arm, 35 enve bars with tilted in hoods, 30 rear 28 front tire

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike room door was bent in half and lock was gone missing from the door. Bicycle was taken. Bike room is located in a locked garage where only residents have access.

Cannondale Quick 6 XL

Location

Ravenswood UP-N Metra
4720 N Ravenswood
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EA39950
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, but seat slightly slanted to the left. Kick stand on rear .

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 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?: 
8 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike locked to a rack under the Metra Platform at Leland and Ravenswood. Took the thieves at least 5 attempts to cut through the chain.

Wing Bike, Freedom ST

Location

My apartment
565 w 18th st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
Standard
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather bicycle seat and handles, missing battery, silver

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 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to wooden staircase in back of apartment. The back door was also locked. Bike was missing, along with the locks, the morning of July 15.

VXR Realm

Location

Glazed Expressions
West Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
24 in wheels
Color: 
Dark Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Terrible condition. Rust in some areas. Pedals hit kick stand every time you pedal.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
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?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Left work and bike was missing.