Schwinn Mountain bike (not sure the model, was purchased at a bike shop not a mega mart several years ago)

Location

Location

Birchwood Kitchen
2211 W North Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Not sure exactly, Mens mountain bike
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike was about 10 yrs old but reliable as hell and I kept it in good condition. Few scrapes from off road riding but nothing specific I can name off the top of my head.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
D Williams
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
7735315220

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
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?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
30 mins at most
Incident Description: 
Stopped in for a quick bite at Birchwood Kitchen (window seat just outside my line of sight!) the bike was stolen not 10 feet away from me while I read my book and had a salad...becoming the most expensive salad I have ever purchased. Im assuming whoever stole it was a professional or at least someone who works with wire cutters. The lock was cut clean through and it was done fast, couldn't have taken them more than a couple minutes, street traffic was everywhere and it was in full daylight.