Brompton M3R

Brompton M3R

What happened

This bike and my wife's bike (which I will file a separate report for), which is the same brand but a different color (turquoise) were locked together to a bike rack using a Kryptonite U-lock outside Breakthrough Familyplex at Carroll and Kedzie. According to the staff at Breakthrough there is CCTV footage but they will only release it to the Police. Unfortunately the business was closed and so it is possible someone ground the lock with a grinder without being seen.

Bike details

Type
Folding / Compact Bike
Color
British Racing Green
Size
There is only one size
Condition
This is a fairly standard Brompton with a 3 speed hub and a rear rack. The paintwork is pretty scratched up. It has a Kryptonite U-lock holder attached to the seat post just under the seat. It is fitted with distinctive pedals: MKS ALLWAYS Ezy Superiors. There is a front bracket for a lamp but no lamp attached. It has wiring for dynamo lights but the lights aren't set up. There is some blue tape around the wiring attaching it to the front lighting bracket.
Serial #
N/A

Theft circumstances

Date
Sep 15, 2019
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
4 hours
Area
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
Police report #
JC435473