Location
Murray Language Academy
5335 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 11:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Other (describe in detail below)
Size:
54cm
Color:
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Red bar tape
Wack mix of parts:
80s alloy bars and cranks
Shimano R500 wheels, most decals removed: black rims, hubs, spokes, the decals are still on the hubs.
Challenge Eroica tires
SRAM Red right brifter
Rivendell Silver dt left shifter
Cane Creek SCR-5 silver left brake lever.
Shimano Deore front derailleur
SRAM Rival rear derailleur
Trailer hitch on seatpost
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:
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
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?:
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
12 hours
Incident Description:
Left bike locked to rack in front of Murray Language Academy last night at 8:00 PM, with CycleTote trailer hitched to seatpost. Came back this morning to find only the trailer; the lock was on the ground a short distance away and cleanly cut. (Mini-U-lock and heavy chain; the lock was cut, not the chain.)
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
The CSBR received an email from the victim roughly 5 hours after receiving the initial theft report:
Good news! I went to the Swap-O-Rama at lunchtime today---I'd never been there before; it's a huge flea market, outdoors in the spring, summer, and fall. Walked the full grounds and texted my wife to say, "Saw a bunch of stolen bikes, but not mine." I was taking a last mosey around when I spied a glint of silver and white in the back of a guy's van: There it was! I'd recognize that 1" head tube and silver brake lever from...well, 45 feet. I walked up, said, "That's my bike in your van. I'm going to need it back." He immediately went to "the guy who sold it to him" but I didn't listen, I took it and got the hell out of there.
Sans pump, saddlebag, trailer hitch, (any reasonable dignity of handlebar angle,) and one bottle cage, but she's mine again.
Now I'm going to start breathing again.
This bike was recovered:
Yes