GT Series 4

Location

Location

On Diversy, west of the Diversy/Kimball/Milwaukee Intersect
Diversy Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Lime Green/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is almost brand new, lime green and black with a few white accents, 2011 GT series 4. There is a sticker from Rudy's Bike shop on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket. The seat is a performance saddle, also lime green and black with white accents.

Owner Information

Contact Email: 
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.
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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked up at a busy intersection, when I came out the U-lock has been cut cleanly through at the top of the "U" (it looked like a power saw that sliced it)

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
This bike was one of 10 recovered from a Chicago storage locker by the Wilmette Police Department following the arrest of Kenneth Robertson, who has been charged with felony bike theft.
This bike was recovered: 
Yes