Novara Buzz V

Location

Location

Kinzie Chophouse
410 N Wells
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 6:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
BUS0500071901
Size: 
adult
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Less than year old. Black, road/mountain bike. REI brand. Distinct feature, I put used end bars on it. Seat was jacked up for my 6'4" frame. I'm sure they lowered it.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Eric Mecum
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
3125934971

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels 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?: 
Few hours.
Incident Description: 
I had it lock with a stupid cable/padlock because my U lock was rusty. The guy saw it, either went home to get cutters or had them already? He took the bike, cable and lock? Locked it on railing under El, across the street from Merchandise Mart. Only $300 bike but it was fairly new.