Bike Friday Pocket Pilot

Date of Theft

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 6:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Folding / Compact Bike
Serial No.: 
11887
Size: 
Small (equivalent of 50 cm), with 20-inch wheels (451 x 28 mm)
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Shimano Ultegra SL crank, shifters and derailleurs, drop handlebars. Has a badge on the seat tube near the bottom bracket that reads, "Custom made in Eugene, Oregon, for Steve Carrelli."

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Steven Carrelli
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
773 653 9714
Police Report No.: 
HV521524

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 bike rack.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

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?: 
One hour.
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked to a bike rack in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Mies Van Der Rohe Way at 6:00 PM. It was locked with a cable that passed through both wheels and around the monotube of the frame (it is a small and unusual shape for a bike) and was secured with a mini U-lock (with flat key) to a bike rack. When I returned at 7:00 PM, the bike was gone and there was no sign of the lock or cable. It could have been stolen by cutting either the cable or the mini U-lock, but I suspect that it would be easier to cut the cable.

Recovery Information

This bike was recovered: 
No