Location
Lakeview area
Kenmore and Diversey, west side of the street.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 5:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
WTU021C2485D
Size:
17.5
Color:
Satin (matte) Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Good condition , less than 1 year old. There used to be a bell on the left grip, but it was unfortunately knocked off. I never got around to removing the hardware, so that's still attached.
I attached a rear rack and black milk crate to the back. The milk crate is attached using black nylon cable ties, a rear light is fixed to the basket with a cable tie.
The wheel rims and spokes are painted with glow-in-the-dark paint, which is peeling a bit but still glows.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Nola Coufal
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
(312) 371-8678
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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 front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
six-eight hours
Incident Description:
I RARELY leave my bike outdoors, but I left it locked with a Kryptonite Series 4 Evolution U-lock. I made sure I didn't leave big spaces in the lock, and I kept it high off the ground to prevent crushing and to make leverage difficult. The pole was firmly cemented to the ground, and had stuff attached to the top.
It was outside for six, maybe eight hours. In the morning I found the lock cleanly sawed through, and my baby no where in sight.