Location
O'Shaughnessy's
Ravenswood/Wilson
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 11:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
about 56 cm
Color:
Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike actually had black mountain bike type stem and handlebars, making it appear like a hybrid bike. These were put on after the picture was taken.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Charles Florence
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
masked at victim's request
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Older U-Lock w/ Round 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 a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
4 hours
Incident Description:
The bike was locked to a bike lock station (the upside down U's staked into the pavement). Location was on the east side of Ravenswood street, just North of Wilson. About a 30 second walk to the Irish bar on Wilson/Ravenswood.
When I went to get my bike at around midnight, the bike was gone and just a little piece (inch long) of the U-lock was left on the sidewalk, which is how I know it was cut.
Also, the stakes that held lock station into the pavement were loose, so it is possible they tried to first pull the whole station out of the ground.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No