Location
Roosevelt and Wabash, in front of the closed down Sam's.
Roosevelt & Wabash
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 9:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
56 I believe
Color:
dark gray
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Dark gray fixed gear road bike with new tires. Back wheel valve cap missing, two brakes, back brake is loose. Goldish back cog (may have gotten dirty over time). Orange strap fender on back. About 6 months old.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Curt
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312-933-3319
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
About 4 hours.
Incident Description:
I left the bike in the same place I have been for months. Noticed it was gone when I was out getting lunch. It had only been there for 3 hours or so. I locked the back wheel and frame to the pole and another lock through my front wheel and frame. The lock was sliced through, like using an angular grinder, not bolt cutters or a hacksaw. There is usually a lot of foot traffic there, so it happened quick. They were nice enough to leave the lock... The front lock was nowhere to be seen, so they probably didn't ride off with it.