Schwinn Sporterra

Location

Location

Pivate Residence
1250 W. Grace St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
00038675722507
Size: 
Medium Size Women's BIke
Color: 
Red and White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was brand new Schwinn Sporterra women's bike (hybrid path/pavement). I bought it two weeks ago. 21 Speeds, metal water bottle holder. No other extra's (i.e. no fender, back rack, etc). Red straight handle bars. There was a plastic zip tie attached to the handle bars (left over from the price tag).

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Madeline G.
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
620-242-3726
Police Report No.: 
HT299244

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 a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 days
Incident Description: 
It was locked to deck post in the back enclosed area of the building. It had been parked there since Friday night. I saw it was still there on Sunday afternoon. I discovered it missing this morning when I went to ride to work. Someone must have hopped the locked gate, saw the bike, cut the lock, and removed the bike from the gated area.