2008 Trek Navigator 1.0 Women's 16" bicycle

Location

Location

N Clark & Maple St. CHASE BANK bike bike stand.
1122 N. Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU265C0629D
Size: 
16" Woman's frame
Color: 
Champagne Beige w/ floral design
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike in "like new" condition. Champagne Color (Light Beige) with Trek floral design. Faux brown leather cushy seat with brown leather stitched hand grips. Bike has ON-GUARD brand LOCK SKEWERS on both wheels and seat post. It needs unique/special key to unlock wheels and seat. The U-Lock holder is on the LEFT BOTTOM SIDE of frame and is "off-set to hold the Lock. A circle of scratches are on front stem (around the "Trek" emblem) caused by the U Lock. There's a bike computer mount on right side of handlebar (we have computer) but the black wire is wrapped down the brake cable and around the front fork. Bike has 2 day old NEW REAR BREAK PADS and is considered very clean.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
JOANNA DADAJEWSKA
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
312-513-0016
Police Report No.: 
HT238885

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3.5 hours.
Incident Description: 
I use this bike rack often when I need to use the Red Line so I believe someone notices that I leave it there regulary. Today, I locked it at 11:50am and returned 3:40pm and the lock was pounded open with what looks like a hammer. I have a Kryptonite U Lock and keep only the frame locked. I notice that there are quite a few of bikes stolen in front of the FFC Club across the street from Perillo BMW and it must be the work of crimials who "stalk" the area. Hence, Since I leave it there often, it's a good chance the Dirtbag saw it before and stole it very quick because the rack was in front of the bank during business 1PM business hours!!