Location
Cafe Bacci at Michigan and Van Buren
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 9:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
21.5" frame
Color:
Gold
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Polished gold frame, carbon-fiber fork, TruVativ Elita cranks, Richey comp handlebars, Ritchey Comp Aero rims, 700 x 28c Hutchinson Flash tires, Wellgo dual function pedals. Bike-lock mount on the seat-post tube (http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2005&Brand=Jamis&Model=Coda%20Comp&Type=bike).
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Matthew Olson
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to 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?:
I locked it up on my way into work at 7:30am, checked on it at lunch at 1:30pm, and when I went to cycle home at 6pm it was gonzo.
Incident Description:
I lock my bike outside of my office on Michigan Ave. to one of the two bike racks between Jackson and Van Buren. There are always other bikes next to mine, and it's a busy street with plenty of pedestrians to point out anyone messing with them. I had my U-Lock around the fork and front-wheel on one end and the fram on the other. I suspect that the thief picked the lock because he left it on the rack when he/she left. I filed a police report but don't have the report number in front of me.