Location
West Rogers Park
Talman & Devon
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 5:45pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
(still looking for records)
Size:
Approx 17" frame
Color:
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
21 speed; women's frame; 700C wheels;
Shimano A___ shifters & derailleurs
shock-absorber seat post
bar-ends on handlebars
black plastic fenders
front and rear reflectors
black rear rack
black cloth pannier bag, rectangular, clamped to rear rack (brand: Jandd?)
front tire: Avocet inverted-tread, size 700x32C, 700x35C, or 700x38C
PowerGrips pedal toe straps
Kryptonite U-lock with circular keyway (locked to bicycle frame)
(loose in pannier bag were: Planet Bike front blinkie, Topeak rear flasher; yellow cable with loop at each end)
Owner Information
Owner Name:
A. Christopher Wilson's life partner
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773-274-7663; 312-322-8024; 773-331-7447
Police Report No.:
Chicago Police Dept. R.D. No. HV-S41 333
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?:
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?:
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
1 week
Incident Description:
Bike was locked with a U-lock through frame and through a thick Master cable that was hanging from an overhead joist of the garage.
Burglar pushed out garage window, climbed in, and opened main garage door. Burglar cut the cable (with boltcutter?), and took away the bicycle with the U-lock still locked to the frame. Surmise that Burglar had seen bike and hanging cable on earlier occasion.
(Two pairs of ancient cross-counry skis also stolen.)
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No