Location
Bagel on Damen
1252 N damen, 60622
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 10:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
BMX Bike
Size:
26" tires
Color:
White/Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike was in good riding condition when it was stolen. It had a few scratches and dings but new bottom bracket and tires. Larger frame BMX
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?:
Not locked.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Bike not locked.
How was the bike locked?:
Not locked.
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?:
4 hours
Incident Description:
Bike was stolen from a locked, intrusion protected fence, with nothing to lock my bike to inside the gate, strong possibility gate was left open but nobody's speaking up. Happened on Damen and Potomac, pretty close to Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village. Somewhere between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Real shame.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
On 8/6/2012 the victim writes: Just wanted to let you know I recovered my bike today. I found it posted on ebay, and after being ignored by the police after my initial report decided to take action myself. After making some pretty far fetched threats to involve the police, the seller sent me his phone number and "worked out a deal" with me. It ended up being in a pawn shop about 5 miles from where it was stolen.. Thanks for everything you guys have done and are doing. Its nice to know the biking community looks out for each other in this way. I'll continue looking at your sight with the hopes of helping reunite bikers with their bikes. Thanks again.
This bike was recovered:
Yes