Felt Brougham

What happened

Locked bike to street post with a U-lock, both through frame and front tire, outside of the Whirlaway Lounge (3224 W. Fullerton) around 11:45 PM. I'm typically wary about locking to a pole, but there was a door man for the establishment hanging outside. When I exited it was apparent the pole had been unscrewed and lifted so that the bike and lock were able to slide right off and be take. Pole was replaced to previous position, only with the screw missing.

Bike details

Type

Fixed Gear / Track Bike

Color

Merlot/dark red

Size

58cm

Condition

Bike was in clean condition. Had a blue Soma seat and blue handlebar tape. Toe cages for the pedals. There was a clip on the back fork for a rear taillight.

Theft circumstances

Date

Jul 13, 2013

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Locked to street sign.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.

Duration

United States

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Recovery notes

On 9/28/2013, the victim wrote to report that police had apparently seen someone carrying the bike over their shoulder while either walking or riding down Western Ave., lock still in place, and managed to find the bike in the police report database despite lack of recorded serial number. Recovery occurred on September 17; victim was on vacation and apparently police brought the bike to the victim's apartment. Some details are unclear because the police communicated with the victim's roommate, who then relayed the information to the victim when back from vacation.