Cannondale Bad Boy 5 2012

Location

FFC Gold Coast
1030 N Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, November 18, 2012 - 4:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
1M27901
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Only 4 months old. Some sand but like new. Occassionally carried my u lock on right handlebar, so there was some minor chipping/wear on the top of the handlebar just inside the brake. Rubber on left handle bar had a small slit in it on the bottom.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Eric Erdman
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
7733879100
Police Report No.: 
TBD

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 bike rack.
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?: 
2 1/2 hours
Incident Description: 
No physical evidence found at scene. Bike missing along w/ lock. In front of FFC Gold Coast 1 blk S of clark & division. First person I talked to that was unlocking his bike said he had a bike stolen from the exact spot 2 years ago. Person speculated that it's an ideal location for theives since they know people will be in gym for a while, and there is not an open business on the first floor. Recommend you lock in front of CVS a block away if in the neighborhood

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
This bike was recovered: 
No