GT Series 4

Recovered
GT Series 4

What happened

The bike was locked up at a busy intersection, when I came out the U-lock has been cut cleanly through at the top of the "U" (it looked like a power saw that sliced it)

Bike details

Type
Road Bike
Color
Lime Green/Black
Size
Small
Condition
Bike is almost brand new, lime green and black with a few white accents, 2011 GT series 4. There is a sticker from Rudy's Bike shop on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket. The seat is a performance saddle, also lime green and black with white accents.

Theft circumstances

Date
Jan 10, 2012
Lock type
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
Locked to
Locked to street sign.
How locked
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How defeated
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Duration
1 hour
Area
Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Recovery notes

This bike was one of 10 recovered from a Chicago storage locker by the Wilmette Police Department following the arrest of Kenneth Robertson, who has been charged with felony bike theft.