Location
S. Blackstone Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 3:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Color:
Gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bicycle is in very good condition. The paint is unchipped and it had received a tune-up within 3 months of being taken, which included a polishing of all metal components. The bike has its original Bontrager tires (27"), avocet seat, and downtube shifters; and is outfitted with a rear cargo rack, toe clips, and side-view mirror on the front handle bars (though any of these components could, of course, be removed). The Trek logo runs vertically down the seat tube. (N.B. The image provided below is taken from what I believe might have been thief's Ebay listing for my bike, now defunct.)
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Jenna Sarchio
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
9042547818
Police Report No.:
JE244522
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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
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?:
4 months
Incident Description:
I went out of town for several months on the morning of November 27, 2020 and left my bike locked in the private bike room of my apartment complex, alongside the bikes of other residents. I returned on the afternoon of May 26, 2021 to find that my bike lock had been cut and my bike stolen. I am unsure of when in the course of my absence it was taken, but access to the bike room requires a building key, so it was likely an inside job.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No