Location
in front of Cleo's on Chicago Ave.
1945-ish W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 3:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
average?
Color:
grey/silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
My Trek bike is/was grey/silver, with thick tires and handles that were straight across. It has a water holder, brand new black fenders and a brand new black back rack. There's a front light holder on the handlebars.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Emily
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
202-285-6909
Police Report No.:
Pending
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Only the frame was locked a solid 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?:
36 hours or so. I last used it Sunday at 5pm and I noticed it missing by Tuesday at 8:30am
Incident Description:
I parked my bike purposely on a busy street in front of a busy bar (Cleo's on Chicago Ave at Damen). The U-lock is still attached to the bike rack. I think they got the seat off, and probably it was easy to take from there.