Electra Ticino

What happened

Very new Electra Ticino bicycle stolen in front of Gleacher Center at 450 N Cityfront Plaza between the hours of 10am and 12:15pm. Bicycle was locked to bike rack, but both bicycle and lock (U-lock + cable) were gone when revisiting the location a couple of hours after locking it up. The bicycle is grayish brown, with brown leathery wrapped handlebars. The most distinguishable feature on the bike is that it is missing its front fender, but the back fender is still installed. There are also minor scratches along the bottom piping of the bike frame where the paint has worn off. There is a loose white front reflector on the handlebars and the front brake needs tightening.

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

Brownish Gray

Size

Womens size

Condition

Very new condition Electra Ticino. Brownish gray color with brown wrapped handlebars. The front fender was removed, but the back fender was/is still in place. Very minor scratches on lower parts of frame. Loose white reflector on handlebars.

Theft circumstances

Date

Jul 9, 2011

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

United States

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Recovery notes

Victim received a phone call from someone who had purchased the bike at a suburban flea market. Purchaser was suspicious of seller after purchasing the bike and after finding it on the CSBR, called the victim. Owner and bike have been reunited.