Trek 820 MTB

Location

Location

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2300 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, August 25, 2014 - 7:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown at this time
Size: 
26"
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
While the bike is old, it's in great shape. I had new road tires installed at the beginning of the summer. There is a flashing red light under the seat and a white strobe light on the handle bar. The hand grips are brand new (unfortunately bought them the same day it was stolen).

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Joe
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
847.877.7768
Police Report No.: 
Waiting for a serial number to file the report

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen from the back of our 3 flat. My wife's bike and mine were locked up to the porch fence with the cable lock we've been using since we moved in last year. When I came home Tuesday, I found the cable cut and my bike missing. My wife's bike remained in it's original position, yet unlocked. It could have easily been stolen too, but the thief chose not to take it, although her bike is brand new and is worth far more than my 14 year old Trek. Our bikes are not in plain view from the street. I find it very curious that someone would go to the trouble of cutting the cable but only stealing one of the bikes. Third, our front gate which provides access to the sidewalk going to the back of the building is almost always locked, however, it appears this wasn't the case the evening it was stolen. Tthe bikes aren't in plain view so it would seem that someone had to notice the gate open, walk behind the house (pretty bold move) to see what they could steal, and either they had a cable cutter handy or would have needed to leave and return with the tool. Regardless, it seems that this happened while I we were home so the thieves were very brazen. In addition to my bike, the bike on the second floor balcony was also stolen. This bike was NOT locked up.

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
This bike was recovered: 
No