Trek 7200 hybrid bike

Location

Location

Hyde park
5038 S. Woodlawn Avge.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, May 25, 2009 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
medium
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
May have black plastic mounting frame for basket (no basket). Standard upright handlebars. Wide double-spring comfort seat. Older 80s/early 90s model. (Picture is of similar bike from eBay)

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Isabella
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
773-577-0293

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 days
Incident Description: 
The bike had been in the same location for several days. I thought it was safe since it was locked through both wheels & the frame to the railing of my apartment complex in a lit area. Unfortunately the plastic coated cable obviously was easy enough to cut through.