Location
Knapp Biomedical Discovery Ctr.
56th St. and Drexel Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
unknown
Size:
unknown
Color:
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Old bike but in good condition; stickers reading "SCHWINN LE TOUR" are mostly eroded
Stickers: University of Chicago bike room registration (top crossbar); sticker identifying it as having been purchased from a shop in Millcreek, PA (below seat post); one or two other stickers I honestly can't remember
Parts: Avocet seat with new seat post; missing front fender with frame still attached to forks; back fender (aluminum) with white "Obama '08" bumper sticker applied vertically; racing bars with black and yellow foam tape; attachment for headlight on right handlebar; attachment for U-lock below seat post. Non-functioning back brake (stays clamped if applied), wobbly front brake
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Matt F.
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
(814) 460-8910
Police Report No.:
V 1630, University of Chicago Police
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
Somewhere between 2 hours and 4 days
Incident Description:
Bike was locked to a rack next to a University of Chicago building, recently installed and well-lit. Left bike there (outside of a friend's place) due to unusual circumstances, and did not need to use until Monday morning (9/21), when it was discovered to be missing at about 9:00 AM. The rack had not been broken, and the U-lock and bike are both gone.