Location
My House, Berteau Manor, at Ashland and Berteau
4200 N. Ashland
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 1:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size:
60 CM
Color:
Orange with Black Detail and Lettering.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike was near new with minor paint chips. It had black drop bars with one vertical brake on the right side. It also had purple animal pedals and black and red YNOT straps. In the back wheel, there was a white laminated spoke card reading "cycle right." Upon theft, there was a black pro-tec helmet locked to the bike as well.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Justin Miller
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
8474004372
Police Report No.:
HV518392
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 wooden pole, railing, 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?:
Porch or yard.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
1 day before theft
Incident Description:
I had the bike locked up to my porch and was inside all day. The incident happened approximately at 1:30pm and there were two unfamiliar men on my porch around that time who I assumed were neighbors from up/downstairs. They both had short hair if not shaved heads, although I did not get a good look. before taking my bike, lock and helmet, they ripped a bar off of my porch which the bike was locked to.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No