Location
Western and Balmoral (Lincoln Square)
Western and Balmoral
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 6:31pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
54cm (with two risers in the stem)
Color:
White with red accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Johnny Sprocket's sticker on downtube. Possible white tape on one of the back spokes. Some clear tape around grommets on rear drops. Worn red cork tape on bars. Tiagra grouping w/ 105 on the back. Mismatched tire set (the front tire is a Specialized).
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Dean
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
716.982.8418
Police Report No.:
HV 417 653
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to 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?:
Less than twelve hours.
Incident Description:
The bike was taken from a busy street around many residential apartment buildings. Having not found the lock or any evidence it was cut through (e.g. shavings), my best guess is that the One Way pole was unbolted and the bike slipped off or it was cut with a torch. The apartment I was had a clear view of the bike on the second floor and the windows open so loud noise (e.g. a saw, possibly even bolt cutters) would have possibly been heard.