Location
Western Blue Line Station (O'Hare Branch)
1900 N. Western Avenue
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Friday, May 1, 2009 - 7:45am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
50-52 mm
Color:
Blue/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The frame is a blue and yellow Gitane road bike from the early 80's, recently converted into a fixed gear. Road drop bars with yellow griptape, Campagnolo 52 tooth crankset with yellow chain. Campagnolo pedals and clips with reflective straps.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Marc Bannes
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
314 856 8062
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 a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through both wheels 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?:
24 hours
Incident Description:
The bike racks were full, so i locked my bike to the sign indicating the handicapped entrance on the south side of the train station. When i talked to the man inside, he said there was a chance that either the CTA, CTA Police or the city removed it as it could have been "blocking the door," which is also used for shipments. This is possible, as the U-Lock is new, was tightly secured to the bike through the frame, rear wheel and removed front wheel and the sign is not removable. Upon contacting multiple CTA offices, no one has it or could not help me (as of 3 pm, May 1). Any information regarding CTA/city policy for bike removal or on the whereabouts of removed bikes, or information regarding possible theft, would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at [email protected].