Location
In front of Rice Building
815 W. Van Buren Street
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 7:01pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
C20C8248
Size:
Large
Color:
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Almost new purchased September 18,2010
Owner Information
Owner Name:
David Merriman
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312-301-7218
Police Report No.:
I have filed a report but left the report number at work. Can I fill it in tomorrow?
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
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?:
Locked at 9am on Monday--Noticed it was gone at 2pm Tuesday
Incident Description:
Parked my bike when I arrived at work about 9am Monday morning Oct. 11. Bike was still there when I left work and took bus to go to a movie downtown at 5pm Monday. Arrived back at my office Tuesday just before 2pm and the bike was gone.
I had locked it with a krypyonite Evolution lock (orange cover) (purchased in 2006) through the front wheel and frame to sturdy bike rack. Also had a cable chain through back wheel. I have heard that thieves in the area use grinders to weaken the locks and then can break them by kicking. Don't know what happened in this case. No signs of grinding near the bike rack. No picture sorry...Didn't think of this.