Trek DS 8.3

Location

Location

Trader Joe's bike rack
466 W. Diversey
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 11:12am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
17.5"
Color: 
White/red/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
BRAND NEW - sticker from Macomb Bike and Fitness

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?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.
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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Cable lock cut while shopping at TJ's.

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
On 9/6/2011 victim reported he recovered this bike at a suburban flea market after being alerted by a member of the bike community who spotted it and matched it to this listing. Police helped retrieve the bike but there were no consequences for the seller.
This bike was recovered: 
Yes