Schwinn 3-speed Cruiser

Location

Location

Fullerton Red/Brown Line CTA bike racks (north entrance)
Fullerton Pkwy.
Chicago , IL
United States

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.