'05 Bianchi Volpe

Location

Location

Residence
N. Damen Ave and W. Henderson St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 4:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
H5J 6274
Color: 
Light Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
excellent condition, just had a tune up. replaced front wheel very recenty, so the front spokes are black/with silver rear spokes. rear fender. scratch/light gouge on right side of the fork. red lettering. standard pedals, not clip-in. black tape on the drop bars with red electrical tape on the end. chrome "Milwaukee International" sticker on left side of crossbar. silver color bottle cage.

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: 
removed by admin
Police Report No.: 
HN448131

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the causeway/walkway of my house behind a gate, for approximately 10 minutes while I was clearing out the flooded basement. It was unlocked only because I was a few yards away, in and out of the backyard...NEVER AGAIN. The thief entered, and rode away, south on Damen. Witness described thief as white/hispanic male, at least 5'9+, dark hair, wearing white tanktop, and intoxicated. Thanks for reading...