Location
4043 N. Ravenswood
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 5:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
basic men's 10-speed size, on the small side
Color:
maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
(This bike was offered to me and unfortunately I didn't think to write down all the details.) Bike has a mirror on the left handlebar, a black support on the right handlebar for my light, a water bottle holder on the frame, reflectors on the wheels, and a silver bike rack on the back. It's not in great condition and has small bits of cement stuck to it from the construction next door. The right handlebar grip is a little torn and slipping down. (Ok, it doesn't sound so nice, but it was great for getting around and I miss it!)
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Rachel
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
around 3 hours
Incident Description:
There were quite a lot of bikes parked in front of 4043 N. Ravenswood on this evening (all of them gone when I came out, but don't know if some others were also stolen). I went into the building at 7:30pm, there were lots of people about (there's a gym and tai-chi studio there that have evening classes) - when I came out at around 10:40 I saw that my bike was gone and the cable was cut cleanly and lying on the ground. It's quite a well-lit and well-trafficked place, and there was a Cubs game that night so there were probably cops around as well - they would have had only a small window of opportunity to pull this off, so I'm frankly amazed that they were able to manage it without being seen.