Benotto

Recovered

What happened

I walked inside to open the back gate at work to bring my bike in, didn't see anyone in the alley or street. When I came out the back to open the gate the bike was gone and my helmet was left on the ground.

Bike details

Type
Road Bike
Color
Red and White frame with white handle bar tape
Size
small frame, good fit for 5'3" or shorter
Condition
Very good condition. Bike has Gatorskin tires, less than a year old, white women's Deva seat with wear. Red straps on the toe clips and a black hitch for a trailer.

Theft circumstances

Date
Sep 16, 2014
Lock type
No Lock
Locked to
Other situation, please describe below.
How locked
Other situation, please describe below.
How defeated
Not locked.
Duration
less than 3 minutes
Area
Alley or side passageway.

Recovery notes

On 9/16/14 (same day the bike was reported stolen), the CSBR received an email stating: "Just wanted to update that my bike was recovered! I cannot express how grateful I am to you, your site, and the amazing person that saw my bike on a scrap truck and got it back to me. My faith that there are good people out there is restored! This is the 3rd bike I've had stolen, and I'd already resigned myself to riding a Divvy until spring. I posted before I was able to get a police report filed, and had my bike before the police called me back. I'm amazed and grateful! I will be paying this forward ASAP."