Location
Back Yard/porch
2419 West Sunnyside Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 12:15pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
21 inch frame
Color:
Black Frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Classic 3 Speed with black frame, white fenders and matching grips, Brooks B17 saddle, no chain guard.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Garth T. KATNER
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
7734854089
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Other U-Lock
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through both wheels 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?:
Several Weeks
Incident Description:
The photo above is before I replaced the green fenders and chain guard but it should give you the right idea.
The bike was locked to a steel bar attached to the porch for the purpose of locking bikes. It was locked to the rail with an older/ off-brand U-lock, and also locked to itself with two additional cable locks.
Unknown how the U-lock was defeated.