Location
MTCC
3241 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 10:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Serial No.:
WTU321C5020E
Size:
It is a full-size men's mountain bike.
Color:
Black and White With Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
My bike is about a year old. It is a Trek 820 8 Series, and I have ridden it quite a lot since purchase. On the front is a vintage 70's generator-powered headlamp with a custom mounting bracket, and on the back wheel is the generator. The front tire is generic and the back is a thoroughly-worn Bontrager. The main color combo is black and white, and it also has blue stripes. The shifting levers are red, and the bike is stock. It is a full-size men's 26" mountain bike, and is sadly gone...
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Douglas Wilhelm
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
1-269-861-9350
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 bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
I left the bike overnight and it was missing in the morning.
Incident Description:
I left my bike locked overnight in front of the student meeting / socializing / eating facility on the campus of IIT called the MTCC, or the McCormick Tribune Campus Center, and it was missing in the morning when I went to leave for class. I think the cable lock I used was cut and the bike was stolen, also the camera above the area where it was at HAPPENS to not be functioning anymore.