Vintage Sears and Roebuck bike from the 70's, no certain model name, handed down from my grandma

Location

Location

backyard
2026 W. hutchinson st.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Short, 17-18 inch frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty old, with some paint scratches and some rust on the chrome but not much. Blue ladies bike with a stepthrough frame and a Sears and Roebuck sticker on the handle bar post. No other brand names on the bike, but it might have been a Free spirit. White handlebars, leather comfort seat with a metal plate on the back that said "Viscount". The rear fender was blue and white, with a V shape and a round rear reflector set into it.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Margaret Hogg
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A day.
Incident Description: 
I usually know better than to leave my bike out in the back yard, instead of dragging it into the basement, but that night I forgot. The next day it was gone.