Giant. unsure of the model, but looks like the Bowery. No labeling except for cut out logo on front.

Location

Location

California Blue Line, Logan Square
California at Lyndale
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
52
Color: 
turquoise
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
-Fixed gear with no brakes -Currently turquoise with a white fork -pink sprocket -low riser bars with green grips -aluminum frame -frame has unique tear-drop shaped tubing that the brake cable stops were cut off of and sanded down. Evidence of this still remains -"RVA" sticker on down tube, gold "Cyclus Bike Shop" sticker on back of seat post, red circle "!" sticker on top tube -pink tape on left pedal strap. Right toe clip broken at the tip of the toe.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Leslie Herman
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
804 690 2917

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.
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?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
The bike was locked across the street from the California Blue Line stop in Logan Square. I left it locked up for the day while I took the train. When I returned that night, the lock was cut and the bike was missing. The other bike that I was locked up with on the same lock was still there.