2009 Motobecane Messenger

Stolen from...
Avondale
3450 Lawndale Ave
Chicago IL
Theft Report #190132...
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 9:30 am
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Mostly stock, with upgraded 25cm tires. Front and rear blinky/head/tail lights, missing bar end cap and toe clip on left side, some light scratching and a small dent in top tube, left chainstay wrapped in black protective tape, had a receiver for a bike trailer on rear wheel. Flip flop hub.
Bicycle Type: Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: Orange
Size: 54cm
How was the lock defeated?: Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Owner Name: Melissa Ferguson
Contact Email: fergmelk at yahoo dot com
Contact Phone Number: 773-849-9317
Lock Type: Other
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: ~12 hours
How was the bike locked?: Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Porch or yard.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked to the 4" thick wooden support rail of my porch overnight. Was there @ 7am when I left for work in a downpour, but was gone by the time my neighbor awoke at noon. Thieves cut through porch railing with a reciprocating saw or jigsaw and removed spindles to free u-lock. ***

Location(s)

Avondale
3450 Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL
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