Location
Chicago Ave. and Wells
Chicago Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Friday, November 16, 2012 - 5:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
54 or 56cm frame
Color:
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike is about 5 years old. Gator Skin tires, 3k+ miles on the odometer, small dent in the downtube.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Matt
Contact Phone Number:
872-223-1350
Police Report No.:
HV564923
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
How was the bike locked?:
Only the frame was locked a solid 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?:
90 minutes
Incident Description:
I locked it to a street sign and went into a bar, had three beers, and when I walked out some guy was riding down the street with my bike. I chased for 3 blocks but couldnt keep up. I went back to where I locked my bike and the lock was gone, and the bolt securing the sign in place was covered with rust, so I know that he broke the lock somehow.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No