Location
125 S. Wacker--NE corner of Wacker and Adams
125 S Wacker Drive
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Friday, May 11, 2007 - 4:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
XL--25" frame. Very tall.
Color:
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Excellent condition. Metallic silver paint with red lettering and trim. 27" wheels. 4.5" black vertical handlebar extension. Serfa seat. Front tire had old school gum sidewalls, the rear was a black Bontrager slick. The left side adjustment barrel for the brake, located at the brake handles, is broken--when you turn it nothing happens and it will pull off because it's not connected.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Matt
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312.343.2972
Police Report No.:
Chicago Police Department--HN335975
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Padlock
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?:
I locked it at 8:50 am on Friday, May 11. By 11:50 am, it was gone.
Incident Description:
I was at the Thompson Center at 8:45 am and some bikers (dressed like messengers) were commenting on how nice my bike was and I should get a better lock. They were right, but I said I want to keep honest people honest and rode off with plans to get a new lock the following day--the interaction was a little too weird. After I got to work and locked it, it was gone three hours later. Coincidence perhaps, but far too odd for my taste. I suspect one of them followed me to work and stole it, or somebody nearby overhearing our conversation did it. It's a shame--I had that bike 16 years prior to this.