Electra Amsterdam

Location

Location

My apartment
2625 W. Augusta Blvd
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 2:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
Small Womens
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Electra Amsterdam Commuter Bike with a single Wheel guard, brown leather seat, brown handlebars, bell on the left side and bent, black trek basket on back. There is a light on the front that has been disconnected and rear red light that still works. I believe that all Electra markings have comeoff.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Jessica Smith
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
8157912521

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels 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?: 
1 hour
Incident Description: 
My u-Lock was sticking so I locked it with 2 cable locks to the fence on the walkway to my apartment for less than one hour. When I came outside it had been stolen. I have reason to believe that it has been tried to be sold to pawn shops in the area.