Vintage Schwinn Varsity

Location

Location

Pilsen
W 19th St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage Schwinn Varstiy, blue, that had been converted to a fixed gear. It has cut bullhorn handle bars that were wrapped in black grip tape that needed replacing. There is also a front brake that was added to the bike. At the time it was stolen there was a bright orange WI license on it.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Kate Murray
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
920-917-7474

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels 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?: 
It had been there previously -but in that instant not even 2 hours.
Incident Description: 
My friend and I came back to my apartment, we were going to be heading to the store later so we locked our bikes together-though all the tires/frames to a street sign. While inside I heard a loud clang from outside and saw someone getting on my bike and going a way; by the time I ran out they were gone.

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
This bike was recovered: 
No