Location
5442 S Ellis Ave
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 9:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size:
56
Color:
dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
mustache handle bars, fenders, and bike rack
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Mac
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
607-229-3106
Police Report No.:
CPD# HP563551
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type:
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
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?:
overnight
Incident Description:
I locked my bike to a "no parking" street sign post overnight, and in the morning the street post had been dug up, and my bike was gone! FYI, some street post are apparently only buried about 8 inches into the ground, and have no base attached.