Location
Harlem Avenue Green Line L Stop
1100 North Blvd.
Oak Park
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 5:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size:
62 cm (big!)
Color:
Emerald Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Great condition. Black rack time rack, black fenders, shimano SPD pedals. Black sugino cranks, black handlebar tape, blacks Tekto brakes and silver levers. Chromoly 520 sticker on downtime and McDonalds Cycle Center sticker and serial no. on frame.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
P. Winston
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Police Report No.:
In progress
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 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?:
1 day
Incident Description:
Bike stolen in daytime near busy greenline L stop in bucolic Oak Park amid many other bikes. This is a large bike with clip less pedals, so someone else probably would look a little awkward riding it unless it's a 6' 5" thief. Apparently another bike theft was attempted but they "only" we're able to steal the wheels.. Same day same rack.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No