Location
Kedzie Metra Union Pacific West stop
400 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 11:35am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size:
ladies medium
Color:
bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
used, blue (some paint missing) 1980s Fuji Absolute 10-speed road bike with cruiser handlebars and downtube shifters; white sticker on the crosstube that says in black letters "I support gay marriage"; "FUJI" is written in white letters on the back of the black seat; also secured to the bike was a bright pink Bell round-top helmet (this is not the bike, but the frame has this shape: http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/sssbikes-fuji-absolute-mixte/ )
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Brandon
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
630-903-5272
Police Report No.:
HT462765
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 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 an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
less than 5 hours
Incident Description:
I locked my bike to a bike rack on Kedize under the bridge of the Metra tracks and rode the Metra. By the time I returned, someone had cut my lock and stolen my bike and helmet. I suspect whoever stole it intends to sell the bike and the helmet (perhaps together).