Motobecane Super Mirage

Location

Location

Across the Street from Duffy's Bar
Diversey, just east of Pine Grove
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black with Silvers Stripes on Top Tube
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Slight markings on paint, tear in seat, new silver pedals and all black tires (not the yellow sidewalled tires is came with) Had a kryptolock (gray and black). Was chained to a barricade that was somehow moved when I returned. This was four days ago.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Michael LeFlem
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
954-612-6042

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 wooden pole, railing, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
I locked it to a railing across from Duffy's Bar. When I returned later the next day, the barricade was gone, so I assume a city official has my bike. It was securely locked, so it had to have been taken along with the barricade, which was previously chained to a fence.