Location
Fullerton Red/Brown Line CTA bike racks (north entrance)
Fullerton Pkwy.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 8:30am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size:
Women's mid-sized bike
Color:
Lemon Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Old, 1960s slightly rusted Schwinn with silver front & back fenders. Front fender is only attached to wheel on the right side, and therefore slightly crooked. 2 spokes are missing on front(?) wheel. The reflector on the handlebars is loose. Brown leather saddle. 3-speed bike, 3rd gear slips every so often.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Callie
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
3235788447
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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 an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
5 hours
Incident Description:
Bike must have been stolen from someone with either wire cutters or who was able to compromise the lock and open it. I left it at the CTA station on my way to work at 11am, came back at 5:15pm and it was gone without a trace. CTA employees knew nothing and do not have cameras on the premises.