Location
830 Michican Avenue (Outside Borders Bookstore)
Michigan and Pearson
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 8:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
WTU099L0493D
Size:
17.5" frame
Color:
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Brand New. Rack on back frame. Water bottle holder attached to frame. Slot on handlebars for computer.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Valerie Harris
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312 515-8697
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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?:
Approx 5 hours
Incident Description:
I locked the bike to a bike rack at a busy intersection. When I went back to check it was gone. There was a guy sitting next to the bikes hanging out drinking coffee who seemed to have some idea what was going on (he was kind of laughing). I came back 10 mins later with my phone and two cops were across the street and the guy was gone. He may have been somehow involved - or not...