Location
Ravenswood Metra
Lawrence Avenue and Ravenswood
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Friday, June 28, 2013 - 12:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
WTU036C5273H
Size:
15"
Color:
Bright blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike was brand-new, with no wear at all. It had only been ridden for two days. There is a black metal water bottle holder attached, and the front wheel was left behind. There is a lock attachment on the crossbar, up towards the handlebars. Shimano brakes and Bontrager wheels.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Claire Tuft
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
3037260354
Police Report No.:
HW340627
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
About eight hours
Incident Description:
Due to the Blackhawks parade downtown, I was unexpectedly not allowed to take my bike on the metra. I had to lock it to the bike rack outside of the Ravenswood Metra stop very quickly in order to catch the train. I put the U-lock through the front wheel, part of the frame and bike rack, with a cable going through the back wheel and connecting to the front. I thought I had done it in a way that would be very secure, as I was quite concerned leaving it out. There were many bikes locked up there, so I thought that was encouraging. I left it there at 8:15 AM this morning. I returned at about 5:20 this afternoon, to find the U-lock still through the bike rack And connected to the front wheel, which was all there was left. The cable that had gone through the back wheel had been cut. I guess they must have disconnected the front wheel from the rest of the frame and taken off. I thought I had locked it in a way that would've prevented this, but I guess not… Pretty upset.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No