Vista Cavalier, 1970s

Location

Location

53rd and Dorchester in Hyde Park
Dorchester
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 3:20pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Copper
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The price, "$60," is written in the middle of the front handlebars. The back fender is unattached at the bottom, so it rattles incessantly. That's why I thought no one would want it.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Nicholas Collias
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
(208) 850-9931

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid 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?: 
90 minutes
Incident Description: 
I was in my apartment having lunch, and my Vista Cavalier was locked to a telephone pole out front. I came out and it was gone. It's worth nothing--well, that is to say, I paid $60 for it, as is plainly visible because the price is written in marker on the handlebars, but it's gone through a cross-country move and is now DEFINITELY worth nothing.