Location
South Loop
State Street and 8th Street
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 8:15am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.:
n/a
Size:
53cm
Color:
Red and silver/white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Black bullhorn handles w/front brake on left bar, and back brake on right handle*
Double drink holder under seat.
Dual pedals.
Athletic tape on right handle.
Clear tape securing brake cables to the top frame.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Janie Wu
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773-387-2919
Police Report No.:
HS-516628
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Combination Cable 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?:
Less than 1hr.
Incident Description:
Bike was locked outside, corner of XSport Fitness. Upon return, another bike was locked where mine used to be. Rider stated he had parked it one hour earlier, and noticed the cut lock, no bike. Based on the timeframe, the bike was stolen shortly after I locked it.
Note, image is not of the original bike (handles are different).
Bike is flipped to free wheel. Lots of sentimental value. I'm sure this will get sold immediately or fixed up to look different. Please help!