Location
Garage
1255 W. Addison St.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 7:15am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Serial No.:
C95AU467
Size:
21.5"
Color:
Flare (Orange)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Relatively good condition. 21 speed with Orange frame with black Bontrager tires that are somewhat worn from riding on the Lake Shore Dr. bike path. This bike has trouble shifting to the highest gears. All stock parts with the exception of a small pouch under the seat. No major scratches/dings on it but is missing the front break (friend borrowed it and came back without a break - he didn't know it was missing.)
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Brian Sajdak
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
847-276-0087
Police Report No.:
HX182958
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?:
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
4 Months. Did not ride during the winter
Incident Description:
I had driven out of my garage to go to work at about 7:15 a.m. I waited outside the garage until it closed (as I do every time) and did not come back until 10:30 p.m. that night (it was a long day for me). When I initially entered my garage through the back door, the door hit the bike. That is how I knew it was there. When I came home and went to exit through the back door of the garage, the bike was missing. At first I thought my father-in-law had taken it for a spin. I checked with him and he hadn't used it in months. I ran back down to the garage and saw that the cable lock that was used to lock the bike to my wife's bike (which was still there) had been cut. My wife's bike has an On Guard Bulldog U Lock between her frame and the front wheel. I'm not sure how the person got into my garage, which I believe to be locked and closed during the day, but they got to my bike and left without a trace.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No