Location
Lincoln/Belmont public library
1659 West Melrose Street
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Friday, September 26, 2008 - 6:52pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size:
Women's Large Frame
Color:
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Rusty chain, a few scratches, other than that, great condition. Front and rear plastic fenders, black plastic panel on front of bike to attach basket. Bike has locking skewers attached to seat and both tires.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
amy
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312.399.1305
Police Report No.:
have not yet filed - will do so
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Only the frame was locked a solid 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?:
I had been keeping it here all summer - locked up at night and using it to commute during the day.
Incident Description:
My bike was locked up outside the library across the street from my house. I left it there overnight and used it to commute and run errands during the day. I last rode it on Wednesday September 24, 2008. I noticed it was missing on Monday September 29, 2008. When I went in the library to ask if they had seen anything suspicious, the branch manager told me that he had reported the bike as abandoned to the police. I have checked w/the police and Department of Transportation, but neither have my bike. So, although the circumstances seem strange, I can only assume it was stolen. I had the locking skewers on the tires and seat, and a small bulldog u-lock attaching the frame to the rack.