Bottechia '80 Steel Frame Road Bike

Location

Location

Love's
770 N Halsted
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
approximately: 51cm (fits person of 5'3" height)
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Botecchia vintage road bike (possibly '87) with original components, Campagnola derailer,steel frame, 10 speed, frame has some scratches and exposed metal due to paint chips, maroon Botecchia labels with decal on front post Wheels/Tires: Continental Grand Prix 4-Season V 700x25C Tirees Accessories: Bike Saddle - WTB Speed She ProGel Women's Saddle, orange bell, attachment for bike light, maroon saddle bag, black handle straps, red metal flatform pedals (scratched paint), two attached black water bottle carriers on down and seat tube, hand pump attached to bottom of top tube Additional Pictures of bike: http://www.marathonfoto.com/view_watermark.cfm?CustomerNumber=P68X14&NegsNumber=51638415&Orientation=P This bike was handed down to me from my father who first bought it in '87. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of this bike, please contact me. Thank you!

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Vicky
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
3127258562
Police Report No.: 
HS605313

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Sunday 11-7-2010, 9AM-3:15PM, 6.25hrs
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen off of Chicago and Halsted located in front of 770 N Halsted building. Love's Restaurant was closed on Sunday but the building has offices that were occupied on Sunday. I was working in the building from 9-3:15PM and found my bike stolen as I was leaving work. I asked the guard of the building if he had seen anything, but there was no witnesses.