Location
Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 10:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Serial No.:
Unknown
Color:
Electric Blue w/ Pink Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
This is a bright electric blue Specialized RockHopper. 21 speeds, with Shimano STI thumb shifters. The brake nubs have been broken off the handlebars, one side being exposed down to the metal. Both tires have silver quick-release levers. On the bike are recently new Serfas 2" inverted tread road/trail tires. The "Specialized" on the cross beam has been rubbed off as it often rests up against metal poles and the like. There is a slight amount of play on the crank. The seat is original and has a few cracks - it has a while "Specialized" lettering on the rear. The rear reflector is missing. Straight handlebars. There are no other accessories on the bike. Stolen between 3 and 4pm, 7 May 2008 from a bike rack outside the Columbia College Bookstore.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Kyle Tilev
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
6302511597
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through both wheels 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?:
About an hour and a half
Incident Description:
I believe the thief sat and figured out the 4-number combination to my bike, with oblivious college students smoking right next to him. He defeated the lock and absconded with my bike.