Specialized Crossroads

Location

Location

Powell's Used Books
57th and Harper
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium, with thick tires and high handlebars.
Color: 
Silver/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A large, old-school bell is (was?) fixed to the left handlebar. At the center of the handlebars there was a docket for a removable light. The black seat was raggedy and its spring was loose, making the seat bend backward. Otherwise, the bike is in good condition.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Aaron Hollander
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
6464571947

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 street sign.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
About 22 hours - 5 pm to 3 pm
Incident Description: 
It seems likely that the bike was taken during the night, as the street it was on is well-trafficked during the day. No pieces of the bike or lock were left behind, but there was a washer, a nut, and a thick screw on the ground. Maybe the bottom of the street sign was unscrewed from the ground and lifted?

Recovery Information

This bike was recovered: 
No