1986 Schwinn Traveler Flip-Flop

Stolen from...
Flat Top Grill
North Ave and North Park Ave
Chicago IL
Theft Report #190127...
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 11:53 pm
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It is a single speed convert with a fixed gear for flip flop on the rear wheel. The frame paint was in pretty good shape still with a few chips and dings. It has a new Vuelta wheelset and I had just put a new Gator tire on the rear.
Bicycle Type: Road Bike
Color: Blue
Size: 63cm
How was the lock defeated?: Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Owner Name: Mathew DeGutes
Contact Email: biggreenmat at gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 312 282 9503
Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: <3 hours
How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Incident Description:
I went to a going away party and left the bike locked to a solid metal fence outside. When I went outside to leave the bike was gone along with my helmet and lock. There were no apparent signs of how the lock was defeated.

Location(s)

Flat Top Grill
North Ave and North Park Ave
Chicago, IL
See map: Google Maps