Location
Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
Wells
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 12:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Size:
28"
Color:
Forest Green/Dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
5 months old. small scrape on left side of frame.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Brooke
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
815-997-2217
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?:
3 hours
Incident Description:
Bike was left at 8am on Wells across the street from Merchandise Mart. I came out at 11:50 and the cable had been cut and the u-lock was left around the bike rack. Strange thing was that the cable had been cut in the middle but not on the loops which had been put through the u-lock itself. so why weren't they cut? Also I'm 100% sure it was through tire and frame and then around bike rack withing u-lock plus the cable went around bike frame and into u-lock. So it seems to me they had to either comprimise the u-lock and then shut it back on or sawed through the frame and all to get it for scrap. The person who locks infront of me had someone try to take her tire of a week prior.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No