1970s Vintage Brown Raleigh Sprite

Location

Location

Columbia College Chicago
33 E. Congress
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Brown
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brooks saddle, brown wall tires, Vintage Schwinn head light on handlebars, Brown tire fenders with white tips and red reflectors, Schwinn silver LED light attached to handle bar

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Jonathan Vela
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 Hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack to go to class. I ran up to Lincoln Park for the evening and when I got back the bike was gone. If anyone has seen it please email me. The image I have provided is taken off of another website but this is exactly what it looks like.