Mercier Kilo TT (55cm)

What happened

The bike was locked outside of a house overnight against a fence. Ulock cut. Helmet left. Locked my bike there on and off (with no specific consistency for the last 3 months)

Bike details

Type

Fixed Gear / Track Bike

Color

Purple

Size

55cm

Condition

Purple Fixed Gear Bike. Back Rack. Red Handlebar Tape. SPD Pedals. Bike seat with a slight tear on the left side. Fender on back wheel. Pretty new chain.

Theft circumstances

Date

May 17, 2014

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock was cut, and left at the scene.

Duration

Overnight (8 Hours?)

Area

Front of building in residential area.

Recovery notes

On June 26, 2014 the victim notified the CSBR that his bike had been recovered: "Someone actually looked on the (Chicago Stolen Bike Registry) site after purchasing a sketchy bike and contacted me through your site. So it is good to know it actually works!"