Location
Cortland's Garage - locked up across the street
1645 West Cortland Street
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Monday, April 11, 2011 - 5:40pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
22.5" frame
Color:
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike was about 3 years old. It came with a frame pump - luckily the pump was in my bag, but the pump mount was still attached to the tube. I had also added pedal toe straps, and there was an underseat bag. The front tire was still Bontrager brand from original configurations, but the back tire had been changed to another brand. It had a small silver bell and a small white light on the front handlebars. A small red light was attached to the rear wheel left side frame.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Lee Fritz
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
630.631.4266
Police Report No.:
HT245714
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
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?:
I got to trivia night at about 7:40 and we left at 10:40. Just 3 hours, but long enough.
Incident Description:
The image is a stock image online, but I'll try to find a pic on my home computer soon. I think somebody either cut the U-lock if that's possible, or picked the lock. Without any evidence of cutting, I think it must've been picked. I tried to remove the street sign and it was thoroughly anchored into the ground, so there are no other ways I can see that it would've been removed. There might have been a car parked between the bike and the sign, therefore giving the thief some cover in performing the act. From now on I'll try to park my bike as close as possible to an active public area.