Location
Red Roof Inn
162 E. Ontario
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 4:30am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Size:
17 in
Color:
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
This bike stands out like a sore thumb its a DOWNHILL / FREERIDE Bike.
LONG TRAVEL front and rear suspension
FRONT FORK is a double crown triple clamp (similar to a motorcycle)
Large 8" hydraulic disc brakes.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Brian Matthiese
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
719-243-0658
Police Report No.:
HS-327158
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?:
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
LESS THAN 15 minutes
Incident Description:
The thief was a white male, white hair, white shirt, blue jeans or blue colored pants, about 50-55 years old, 5'7" -5'9". This bike was locked to a tree directly in front of my hotel while I gathered my suit cases in my room on the 5th floor and the valet went to get my truck. Less than 15 minutes! When I returned, the lock was cut. My sons bike was left there untouched. Several witness NOBODY DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT! They just let it happen.