Location
1811 W. Huron St.
Chicago
, IL
United States
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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.