Location
Apartment building
1222 E 52nd St.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 6:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
50cm frame (medium)
Color:
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Black frame, mustache handlebar facing upwards with green ribbon, gold gear chain, gold (wide) rims, sturdy tires, brown leather seat. Single speed, coaster brake.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Anna Tropnikova
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
801-719-0040
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Bike was locked only to itself.
How was the bike locked?:
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
Bike was stored inside apartment building, locked to itself usually no more than 2 days at a time (frequent use), for over a year.
Incident Description:
2 bikes were taken - mine (pictured), and my roommate's, a black and red hybrid bicycle. Neither of us have our serial numbers - we are unable to file a police report. Apprehended thieves in the middle of theft, so not all bikes were stolen from apartment area. Chased, unable to catch an accomplice (a young African-American boy, ~12-14 years old, who was looking into the area, trying to open the door again, and who ran away upon catching my eye.) Most likely, theft happened as someone followed a neighbor into the apartment complex, pretending to live there, since our intercom is broken and there isn't a way to gain access otherwise.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No