Columbia Northway Comfort Bike

Location

Location

Clyborn Metra Station
1620 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
20" frame 26" wheels
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had some rust on the bolts, especially the ones affixing the rear wheel. The front wheel was secured by a rounded end bolt (OnGaurd Locking Skewer). The lock mount was attached to the top of the frame, and there are scratches on the rear post of the frame from a previous lock mount.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Ryan Gross
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
4128976064
Police Report No.: 
Filing Today

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?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid 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: 
I left my bike locked at the train station overnight with a Kryptonite Evolution Mini locked to just the frame (the wheels were secured using locking skewers that only I have the key for). I came back the next morning and it was gone, along with the lock.