Location
Merchandise Mart
333 N Orleans st
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 11:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
AV07958425
Color:
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bianchi Via Nirone Shimano Sora compact 18-speed with Shimano spd pedals, sks detachable fenders, Armadillo tires, White Bontrager saddle. Sleek, light, and beautiful.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Jacob M Bruni
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Police Report No.:
HT135406
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.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to 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?:
8 hours
Incident Description:
I have class in a graduate program at the Merchandise Mart. I last saw my bike at 1:30 pm and when I left the building at 6:15 pm it was gone. The thief had mockingly left the link he had sawed through lying right at the scene. This is the important part: the bike lock is THE toughest heaviest bike chain and lock system commercially available. It's designed for MOPEDS. The thief had to cut it with a hacksaw, in broad daylight or at sunset or just after, for I suspect the better part of TEN minutes outside the largest office building in north america (barring the pentagon). It is NOT possible that no one saw this. Shame on the cowardly, selfish bystanders for letting this happen.