Location
Milenium Park
S. Michigan Ave
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Friday, August 6, 2010 - 5:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
WTU3356055C
Size:
22.5
Color:
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike was in good condition. The pedals take the SPD type shoes. I had a odomitor with about 72 miles on the "trip" and bracket for a light which was not on it at the time. I bought the bike at Eddy's Bike Shop and it has their sticker on it. There was little pouch hanging from the back seat with a tube, two tire removal tools and a patch kit in the pouch.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Les Thwaites
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
440.829.1661
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 both wheels 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 minutes
Incident Description:
I was in Chicago visiting my son from Cleveland. I locked my bike in a bike rack on the sidewalk in Milenium Park right at the end of Washington St. a couple of hundred yards south of the Founders Wall. We crossed the street to go into Walgreens and Dunken Dounts. When we came back the bike was gone. If you are taking the time to read this THANK YOU.