Location
State and Erie
State and Erie
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 8:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
4ft h x 3ft l. 17.5in Wheels
Color:
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Great condition, very little use. Shimano gears, Bontrager saddle. "SPECIALIZED" written across the horizontal top bar, "TREK" across the diagonal bar.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Michael McClain
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
734-645-8661
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type:
Other
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 a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
overnight
Incident Description:
I broke the key in the lock after locking the bike. Being about 7pm, no locksmiths were open to take the lock off. I went home. Returned with the locksmith to the where the bike was locked the next day to find only the wheel. I locked the frame and wheel to the bike rack. Thief unscrewed the bike from the frame, and slid the bike from the lock and the the rack.