Location
North Ave. and Oakley Blvd, South West Corner bike rack.
North Ave and Oakley Blvd
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 3:15pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
58cm
Color:
Green fork fade to black rear triangle
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Frame is in seemingly nice condition. Not too many scratches on paint but has a large rust deposit on the bottom right chain stay which has expanded the frame and chipped the paint. It has new mustache handlebars with tektro aero brake levers, shimano bar end shifters, and new black cork bar tape. Has a golden bell with a picture of a bike on the silver mongoose stem. Has a black Dank brand top tube pad. Has new SKS silver fenders. Has a very used black Brooks Professional Leather saddle with bronze rivets and a brooks seat protector underneath it. Raceface brand cranks and bottom bracket. Mavic blades spoke rear wheel, shimano front wheel, both with new Schwalbe Marathon tires 700x32. Also had a black Blackburn rear rack. Oh and my bell helmet was attached to the bike and was taken as well.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Russell Miller
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773.459.1665
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 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?:
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
1-1.5 hours
Incident Description:
Went to eat at the Handlebar. There was no more space in front, so I locked to be bike rack on the corner of Oakley and North. I ate and was back out in no more than an hour and a half only to find my bike was missing. All that was left was my severed lock.