Location
alleyway between 18th St and 18th Place
18th Street
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 6:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size:
47-50 cm
Color:
kelly green frame with bronze deep-welled `wheels
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
About 4 years old, some cosmetic damage to the frame, most factory parts (except pedals) have been replaced. Recently taped drop-down handlebars, and back tire was replaced shortly before bike was stolen. Frame is Mercier but unmarked; small black rack above black tire.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Amber
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312-203-7560
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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Alley or side passageway.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
between 8 and 12 hours
Incident Description:
I almost never leave my bike out overnight, but the Saturday night before I was moving out of my apartment I locked it to a metal fence in the alley adjacent to my building. When I left my apartment the next morning (Sunday about 8:00am) bike and lock were missing but fence to which it was locked appeared unharmed--assuming someone cut through my U-lock either very late at night or early in the morning. After talking to staff at my local bike shop, my guess is someone stole the bike to sell at a local flea market.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No