Location
MY GARAGE
3251 N PLAINFIELD
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 4:15pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
WTU068C0522B
Size:
20"
Color:
GREY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
ADDED VERTICAL HANDLEBARS, CATEYE LIGHT ON TOP OF FRAME, FLASHING RED CATEYE LIGHT ON BACK OF FRAME
Owner Information
Owner Name:
BRIAN WILSON
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773 5057979
Police Report No.:
no police report filed yet.
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?:
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
The bike was in my garage for the winter months
Incident Description:
I live on a corner lot, so my side entrance garage is exposed to everybody when the overhead door is open. I assume somebody saw the bikes when I was getting the snowblower one day and decided to come back at a later time. I have no idea when it was stolen as the garage is only used for storage. I saw the bikes a few weeks ago when I was in the garage putting some Christmas decorations away. However, when I returned from a business trip, I saw my garage service (not overhead) door open. I actually didn't think twice as I thought I left it open. I live in a very safe neighborhood with no theft activity that I've ever heard of. The old timers still leave their front doors open! As I was in the garage today, it felt a little empty and I couldn't put my finger on it. I went back about ten minutes later and realized the bike was not there. It's strange because they didn't take the $700 snowblower or $400 lawnmower... just the bikes (my wife's Trek, as well).