JC Higgins 3-Speed

Location

Location

in front of Dutch Bicycle Co
West Pierce Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 10:29pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
50–54?
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black JC Higgins three-speed manufactured by Puch, an Austrian bicycle company, for Sears. Good condition with working light on the front and Brooks black seat. Slight rust on three-speed gear changer. Puch symbol with the words "Made in Austria" on the front.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Margaret Cramer
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
847-687-4336

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 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?: 
overnight
Incident Description: 
Left bike overnight in front of Dutch bicycle shop, near the Damen blue line stop. When I returned in the morning, bike was gone.