Schwinn Le Tour

Location

Location

1359 W Taylor St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 7:10am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Despite relatively old age, this bike was remarkably shiny and in shockingly excellent condition; white bar tape, leather seat, unmodified 10-speed.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
B.I.
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.

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 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?: 
10 minutes
Incident Description: 
The lock was cut in a relatively busy area, just west off Taylor and Loomis, noon time. Brazen.