Mongoose 21-speed mountain bike

Location

Location

House at Peterson / Lawndale . . . far north side
6001 N. Lawndale Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
VC 2G 014C41
Size: 
26" wheel
Color: 
blue/yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new . . . very distinct color scheme - bright blue and yellow . . . easily spotted as just the left handlebar end is lacking the black plastic plug or stopper.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Stephen A. Wolf
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
(773) 267 - 1151
Police Report No.: 
HR 425487

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
just one overnight . . . 9 hour
Incident Description: 
I foolishly neglected to take bike inside just one evening, instead locked it up a railing behind my house, a spot visible from the alley. Next morning I found the bike stolen and the cut cable on the ground.