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