Location
353 N clark street.
353 n clark
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:45am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
Medium
Color:
Satin gray.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Specialized cross trail hybrid bike.The bike has a odometer clip on the front handlebars which i took off the odometer and i found my bike posted by 3 accounts with fake names on fb marketplace after seeing it was stolen. They took off all my stickers and listed it as new even though i have fallen with that bike many times. It has a rear light mount around the back seat as well. They have it listed as “specialized cross trail new” and i’m positive that’s my bike. It is extremely dusty because i just moved. I have melanoma and had a tumor in my leg. It’s hard for me to walk. I can’t afford another $700 bike.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Artem Mkrtchian
Contact Email:
artem.mkrtchian (at) gmail.com
Contact Phone Number:
2244259147
Police Report No.:
Jh446651
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
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 an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
A couple of hours. Outside of 353 n clark.
Incident Description:
I just moved to the suburbs to get away from crime and i had a surgery to remove a tumor in my right leg. I was using the bike to get to and from work from the train because it hurts to walk long distances. I parked my bike outside my office at 353 N clark. I came out later and every bike that was locked to the bike locks was gone including my specialized. I found multiple people who are selling 20+ bikes on facebook marketplace all post my bike. I messaged them to buy it but they removed it. One of them is still talking to me. I’m trying to go meet them to get it back. I have receipts for the bike. And every accessory still on the bike. Do not bring your bike downtown. If you do take it indoors. The same person who stole it has electric bikes and scooters i recognize all on his facebook for sale. That’s what i get for working hard and trying to get my family a better life. It took me so long to report it and i cannot get in touch with a officer to help me get it back. Expensive bikes like these are easy to prove it’s mine i have all the paperwork. I was goinf to meet them to get it back and they are not answering now.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No