RECOVERED - Trek 2300

What happened

Bicycle was locked in front of 845 W. Wilson in Uptown. When I came out it was gone, not even the lock remained. On 6-16-16, the CSBR received the following email from the (former) victim: Thank you! Because of help from Find Stolen Bikes! I recovered my Trek 2300, stolen in Uptown 10 months ago. The short version: someone posted my bike for sale on Facebook, gave a serial number, and several individuals reached out to let me know. I contacted police (not expecting much help); however, a detective got back to me the same day, contacted the seller, and retrieved the bike. They weren't able to get much info about who may have initially stolen it, but I got my bike back and am grateful.

Bike details

Type

Road Bike

Color

Silver

Size

52cm

Condition

Very good. Has mix of ultegra and durace components.

Theft circumstances

Date

Jul 17, 2015

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

3 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.