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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 1:00 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bicycle is new, likely has a bottle cage on the frame and possibly a detachable metal rack on the handlebars intended for a basket. 6 gears. Curved handlebars with front brakes. Fat pedals and a comfortable seat. Thick tires that hold air well. This bike is meant for practical urban use. I rode it to work and to the grocery store.
• Bicycle Type: Cruiser / Comfort Bike
• Serial No.: U80K15349
• Color: Black
• Size: medium, for 5'5" female
• How was the lock defeated?: Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
• Owner Name: Megan
• Contact Email: Pixie1708
at
aol.com
• Contact Phone Number: 785 393-3925
• Lock Type: Other
• What was the bike locked to?: Other situation, please describe below.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: approximately 1 week
• How was the bike locked?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Garage or enclosed parking area.
Incident Description:
I kept my bike locked in my garage. Only myself, my roommates, the landlord, and a tenant that neither myself nor my roommates knew about have a key to the garage. I think that this mysterious tenant is likely responsible, but I suppose someone could have picked the lock. I left for a week-long vacation. When I returned I found the garage door wide open. The lock was not broken and looked unharmed. My bike was gone but the thief left my helmet and steel cable. A U-lock was attached to the bike, but I have the keys.
Location(s)
apartment garage
Rosedale and Magnolia
Chicago, IL