Location
Edgewater
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Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Monday, July 5, 2010 - 3:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Mountain Bike
Serial No.:
Unknown/used bike
Size:
~18" frame, 20" wheels
Color:
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The right handle and peddle are scraped. Good condition, muddy wheels.No mud flaps or bells. White lights in the front and the back.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Removed by admin.
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
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Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
The last time I rode it was on July 4th
Incident Description:
The last time I rode my bike was the 4th of July. I always walk my bike back after riding in the park. This gives people, especially those who were standing on the corner of at the time, to see the bike's quality. It's a great looking bike. Since the building owners stupidly choose not to have the pedestrian door attached to the car gate to lock, someone could have walked to the back of the garage (which is open to an ally in the back where anyone can walk through, separated only by a chain-link fence).
However, since most people who hang out in the streets in this area are never alone, it's possible that multiple people could have found a way to get to the back, open garage area to get to it. It was the only bike that was stolen (even though several other decent bikes were out there), which makes me think it must have been gunned for after seeing me walking it back.