Location
in front of my house
1115 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Monday, April 26, 2010 - 7:27pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size:
55cm
Color:
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
good condition, with a few scratches in the paint. Had one blue fender in the front and a clip-on fender in the rear. Neon semi-reflective tape strips on the fork and seat stays. Also a reflective Bike Winter sticker on the fork. Rear brakes don't work because of broken spring (or something like that).
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Heather Stratton
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
312-282-9391
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?:
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
~12 hours
Incident Description:
I left the bike locked to the fence on my front porch, fell asleep and forgot to bring it in for the night. So it could have been stolen anytime between 9pm on April 26 and 1pm on April 27. No sign of the lock anywhere. I did notice fewer bikes than usual locked along the street, but that might have been my mind playing tricks.