Location
Weisman Park
W Oakdale Ave and N Mildred Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:15am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
small, comfortable fit for a 5'3" woman
Color:
Gold/Champagne
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
All original parts including decal stickers, except new black seat (locked with cable to frame) and mint green handlebar tape. Presta valves, original foot clips, and decal on fork is beginning to peel. Paint is in good condition with a few chips/scuffs here and there.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Leslie Walter
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
(912)220-1062
Police Report No.:
HV483568
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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
40 minutes
Incident Description:
Bike was locked with a U lock to fence at the NE corner of Weisman Park at Mildred and Oakdale Ave's, a highly trafficked park with lots of families and children. My bike was secure and undisturbed when I left my apartment at 9:40am and returned at 10:00am to walk my dog. At 10:30am I exited my apartment to ride to work and the U part of the lock was laying on the ground inside the park fence and my bike was gone.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No