Location
Whirlyball
1880 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 10:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Size:
28" Diameter Tires (700 x 35c)
Color:
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
The bike was purchased in 2000 from Westgate Cycle in Rocky River, OH. A sticker that says "Westgate Cycle Rocky River" is stamped on the back of the bike. The bike is black with red lettering with front and back fenders. It was locked up with a yellow combination u-lock and has front & back lights
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Walter Kiefer
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773-766-9984
Police Report No.:
HX398093
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type:
Other
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
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 an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
2 hours
Incident Description:
The bike was stolen from the Whirlyball parking lot at 1880 W. Fullerton Ave. I locked my bike to a post that had a metal sign attached at the top, indicating a reserved parking spot. When I came back out, the sign at the top had been removed and the bike lifted off the pole.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No