REI Novara 2007

Recovered

What happened

Locked my Novara Bike and my girlfriend's bike to bike rack on Ashland at Metra station before going to Ravinia music festival. Upon return at midnight, both bikes were gone with locks.

Bike details

Type
Mountain Bike
Color
Blue/black
Size
large
Condition
new REI Novara Mt. Bike with simple black cargo rack on back. Male frame. Toe Baskets on pedals. Push click gear change. Shocks in front. I use this bike to commute.

Theft circumstances

Date
Aug 29, 2010
Lock type
Combination Cable Lock
Locked to
Locked to bike rack.
How locked
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How defeated
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Duration
6 hours
Area
Other situation, please describe below.

Recovery notes

Spotted by volunteer bike theft task force member at Swap-O-Rama, 41st/Ashland, Sunday morning 8/29 (10 hours after theft). Security assisted in holding bike, victim confirmed ownership Sunday afternoon.