Location
Pilsen
W 19th St
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 11:45pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color:
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Vintage Schwinn Varstiy, blue, that had been converted to a fixed gear. It has cut bullhorn handle bars that were wrapped in black grip tape that needed replacing. There is also a front brake that was added to the bike. At the time it was stolen there was a bright orange WI license on it.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Kate Murray
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
920-917-7474
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
It had been there previously -but in that instant not even 2 hours.
Incident Description:
My friend and I came back to my apartment, we were going to be heading to the store later so we locked our bikes together-though all the tires/frames to a street sign.
While inside I heard a loud clang from outside and saw someone getting on my bike and going a way; by the time I ran out they were gone.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No