Location
Lincoln Park
1940 N. Sheffield
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Monday, June 29, 2009 - 11:41am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Size:
24"
Color:
Stilver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
It was in good condition- a Silver GT- Backwoods- with a mini-speedometer on the handle bars. It had the horns on the bike that were black. I had recently had the neck stolen so It had a new Bontrager neck- The bike has black handle bars- shox in the front. It once had a water bottle holder, but that was stolen in the city as well so now it has just the screws where their once was a water bottle holder. The GT stickers are pretty chipped as I have taken this bike on some pretty significant off road trails. So the bike is pretty dirty. Distinctive feature would be that the front tire is a Mountain off road tire, while the back has a hybrid/Road tire. The bike needed a tune up so the geers kind of click so you can hear the bike riding from bout 15 feet away. Also one pedal is beat up so it is only rideable on the one side of the pedal. I love this bike and have had it for years! it was locked up on the side of my apartment and someone hopped my gate and snagged it somehow, not sure how but it happened. Anything anyone can help with would be much appreciated. I can be reached at 630.532.7941 or email at [email protected] - Thanks!
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Anthony Knierim
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
6305327941
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?:
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Alley or side passageway.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
Not even a full 24 hours....
Incident Description:
I had the bike locked up on the side passage way of my apt. and it was stolen. It happened within a few hours of me last riding it. I had it locked up on the side of the building when I got back from the gym late on a Sat. Evening- woke up Sunday to go to North Ave. beach and it was gone. The side gate of my apt. is 16 ft. high and locked at all times, and I had it locked to a wiring harness on the side of the house. So someone had to hop this gate saw off the wireing tube and take the bike, but oddly you cant really see thru the gate as it's a wooden gate with only tiny holes to see through- so the thief must have seen the bike before or seen me put it behind the gate. I would really appreciate it if anyone see's it that I get it back. It's my only transportation around the city and I really depend on my bike. Not to mention the sentimental value of all of the off roading trips and fun I have had - blood and sweat that I have put into riding this bike- Tons of miles! I would love to get it back!!! Thanks!