Recovered

*Recovered* Fairdale Lookfar

Locations

2700 West Winnemac Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
2700 West Winnemac Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
2700 West Winnemac Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, April 24, 2026 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Removed by admin post recovery
Color: 
Mint Green
Size: 
Small
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black back rack. Left side handle bar had light attachment. Rear light on seatpost. "kill cars" sticker on bottom of frame.

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?: 
Porch or yard.
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?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Woke up to bike gone, helmet in alley. I had ridden home from work last night around 10:30pm. I took another bike to cruise around in hopes it was abandoned nearby but no luck. ADMIN NOTE: On 4/28/26 the victim wrote to inform us that the bike had been recovered by police: "It was found in a backyard nearby. I live very close to Swedish Hospital and it sounds like the cops noticed that the building it was in the yard of had cameras and then said they saw the bike. I mean, maybe I'm wrong, but I think if the shooting hadn't happened this weekend, they would not have found the bike. I suspected it wasn't very far, but hadn't had time to look in many places due to work. I combed some alleys and looked over by the river. It's not worth that much money and was locked to itself and it looked like whoever took it was rushing. If they'd had a truck they would've been able to throw it in to cut the lock, but it's not a super easy to carry bike, so I figured if it was someone on foot that they'd figure that out and ditch it. I had gotten a new lock and will be bringing it inside or locking it to something from now on."

RECOVERED: Velotric Discover 2

Locations

655 W Irving Park Garage
W Irving Park Rd near Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Condo building bike room
W Irving Park Rd near Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, February 16, 2026 - 3:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
1242400764
Color: 
grey
Size: 
medium
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Had a rear rack. Step Through Frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 months
Incident Description: 
unknown when exactly this occured [On 2/16 victim reported: "Hi there. I had just reported a stolen bike, but apparently my condo had taken it. So I think I’m able to get it back."]

RECOVERED Giant Quasar

Locations

1801 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
1801 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
1801 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
1801 S Racine Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, October 6, 2025 - 12:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Turquoise
Size: 
Large
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage with racing handlebars wrapped in white tape. Turquoise body with "Giant" in large yellow font. Great condition.

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?: 
Every day for several years
Incident Description: 
Bike was stored in my closed garage, attached to my yard with both a locked front and back gate. It was sandwiched between the wall and my partner's bike which was not taken. I found camera footage from the front of our home with the thief leaving, but did not catch footage of anyone entering the property. [Admin note 1/5/26- victim reported bike found. "A neighbor found it by her house, maybe a mile from my house and we stole it back! It was chained to a construction project's fence with a crappy lock."]

Peugeot UO-8 (early 70s) RECOVERED

Locations

Apartment Garage
Masked post recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apartment Garage
Masked post recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apartment Garage
Masked post recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Color: 
Yellow
Size: 
Unknown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brown leather brooks 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?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from shared locked apartment garage - possible mistake with leaving door open/unlocked. [On 8/8/25 victim notified us that the bike had been recovered: "In a stroke of unbelievable luck I was able to recover it last night when I found it a few blocks away locked out in the open to a U rack."]

Canyon Grizl 7 RECOVERED

Locations

masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
masked post-recovery
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Masked post-recovery
Color: 
Pink
Size: 
54cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fenders, pink frame with black dots. Purple pedals. notable info: Stolen from the garage through the alley

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?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
unlocked in the garage behind(masked post-recovery) stolen from the garage through the alley Bike was spotted on Facebook Marketplace. Police assisted the recovery.] https://www.reddit.com/r/chibike/s/0xnCsACBtb

Miyata RECOVERED

Locations

Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chicago
(Masked Post Recovery)
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue ripped grip on the right side, original seat, U-lock around handle bars

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?: 
4 days
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in my private, single-car garage behind my duplex. Nothing else was stolen except for my bike. RECOVERY NOTE: Owner found the bike via Facebook Marketplace in their neighborhood a month after it was stolen.

Specialized Globe Haul ST RECOVERED

Locations

Millennium Park
Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Millennium Park
Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Millennium Park
Monroe
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC029068229
Color: 
Matte Black
Size: 
One fits all
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front and rear milk crates on racks. Matte black, large battery, careless whisper tires

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 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?: 
1-2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike parked on Monroe at Millennium Park in clear view of the Art Institute. A security guard actually witnessed a man cut the lock and ride the bike away with my white Bern helmet attached. I had disabled the motor via an app so the bike was ridden away under no power. It is very heavy so likely not ridden far and abandoned

Pure Cycle Original RECOVERED

Locations

Apartment
masked post-recovery N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apartment
masked post-recovery N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apartment
masked post-recovery N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
PCX062103269
Color: 
Blue
Size: 
XS
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New, phone mount, bike rack

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?: 
2
Incident Description: 
Bike was in locked garage. Unclear how garage was broken into but bike was last seen on 10/18, when returned from being out of town, bike was gone. Recovered: My bike was found on facebook marketplace and I was able to recover!

GT Course. RECOVERED

Locations

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

Date of Theft

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Gunmetal grey / yellow decals
Size: 
50cm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom-built from the frame. Green bottle cage and brake housing. 3T Prima bars, woven bar tape with green and yellow triangle pattern. Full Shimano 600 groupset. Sim Works decal on downtube near headtube junction. Bontrager wheels, tires with red stripe. Origin8 seatpost and Specialized Power Comp saddle. SPD 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?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
In locked apartment building basement overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from storage unit in the basement of apartment building. RECOVERY: The bike was posted for sale on FB Marketplace and recovered! Showed up with some friends under the pretense of buying it, then presented the police report from the theft in October and a printout of the Stolen Bike Registry listing! The guy seemed caught in the lie and basically just walked.

RECOVERED: Specialized CrossTrail

Locations

River Dam Park
5100 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
River Dam Park
5100 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
River Dam Park
5100 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
River Dam Park
5100 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
River Dam Park
5100 N Albany Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC020060877R
Color: 
Gray
Size: 
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some scrapes on the handles. XL 2020 Gray Specialized hybrid bicycle with mechanical disc brakes, adjustable front shocks, front and rear Cat Eye lights & a kick stand

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?: 
1 1/2 Hours
Incident Description: 
[On 8/19/24, victim reported that the bike had been recovered: "I was able to recover my bike today at the park it was stolen from. I ended up putting my bike description and contact information on Bike Index, Garage 529 & the Chicago Stolen Bike registry the moment it went missing and I feel like that was a good start to recovering the bike. Great services all around! I ended up searching at a local bike shop that was notorious for reselling stolen bikes near the park where my bike was stolen and had zero luck. I thought maybe it wouldn’t hurt to walk around the park and funny enough-- it was there with two teenagers on their phones. Was able to get an accurate description of the guys and verify it was really my bike by walking by them with my phone in my hand to record inconspicuously. The police were then notified and were able to apprehend them and get my bike back with just the lights missing, the handle grips swapped out & a different cupholder installed. Hope this information helps, once again thank you for having this site up for people to begin the process of recovering their bikes!!"] Fished for largemouth bass at the River Park dam spillway and left my bike underneath the bridge between the main park/soccer field & the North Park Holmgren Athletic Complex baseball field. I was fishing the point where the water spills over for about an hour and a half, and when I returned to my bike it was gone. I had stowed my bike in the gated area underneath the bridge. The bike is an XL 2020 Gray Specialized hybrid bicycle with mechanical disc brakes, adjustable front shocks, front and rear Cat Eye lights & a kick stand.