Location
Bon Bon Sandwiches
Western & Claremont
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 3:50pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
55cm
Color:
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
normal usage for three years, worn brooks saddle, rack on back with inner tube tied on, single front brake, sticker of Lion of Judah on bottom tube.
Owner Information
Contact Email:
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
How was the bike locked?:
Other situation, please describe below.
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?:
15 minutes
Incident Description:
Bike was U-locked only through the front wheel which is quick release...
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
A good samaritan saw an abandoned bike at Peet's on North on 3/11 (3 days after the theft), located it on the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry, locked it down, and contacted the owner. The bike had a (different) front wheel on it and looked like it had been ridden to Peet's, despite not being locked.
This bike was recovered:
Yes