Location
Outside LensCrafters at Clark and Diversey
2736 N. Clark
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 10:22am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
Mid-size
Color:
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
My beloved bike had a bell on it that said, "I Heart My Bike." There was a front light and a back light. There were nice (read: expensive) Gator tires on the front and back. The frame was pretty beat up because I've ridden the bike for 7 years. There was a new brake/gear system on the bike and the chain was really greasy and not in fabulous shape.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Mary K. Fons
Contact Phone Number:
773-793-4262
Police Report No.:
I'm doing this today.
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type:
Other
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?:
Less than two hours. From 4:15-6:15pm.
Incident Description:
They took my beloved bike. I love that bike. They cut my white helmet off the U-lock with a knife through the chin strap, too. They left the lock, I don't know why. I wish I had a picture of it, but I don't. I'm filing the police report today. I just don't know how it happened -- that is such a heavy traffic area. I park my bike there a lot and maybe they knew I'd be gone for sure for a couple hours in the yoga studio upstairs from the LensCrafters... I want to hit someone. Thanks for your help.