unbranded track bike (built by Tati Cycle in Hyde Park)

Location

Location

1811 W. Huron St.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
48cm
Color: 
dark green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike frame is in good used condition with no distinguishing wear or damage (that I can think of). Wideswept upright handlebars with white tape grips; front brake; small brass bell; large wire basket mounted on the front; well-worn white saddle; white front tire and black rear tire. Rear wheel has a flip-flop hub.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Anne G.
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Police Report No.: 
HT321070

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 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?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approximately 7 hours (although it had recently been locked in the same location)
Incident Description: 
The bicycle was locked in front of my apartment building overnight. Although I didn't habitually leave it locked outside, I had done so recently. It seems likely that someone had seen it there before, rather than coming upon it by chance.