Location
Old Town, Kennelly Square Condominiums or Equinox gym.
1749 N. Wells
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Friday, April 24, 2009 - 12:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
waiting for this information.
Size:
29 in. wheels
Color:
black (midnight)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Almost brand new, ridden very few times, so this is in great condition. Not dirty or scratched up at all when I last saw it. The distinguishing features are the size (29 inch wheels), and it has disc-breaks.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Brad Franklin
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
630 297-5951
Police Report No.:
285634
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?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
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?:
1.5 hours from the last time I saw it. It was there for 3 hrs. total.
Incident Description:
I came outside to find the bike gone with the lock remaining on the ground locked around the rack that the bike was locked to. The lock was unharmed, my guess is it was picked.
The street was very crowded on 4/24 at the time that the bike was stolen, so it must have been done quickly and professionally.