Location
Northwestern University
320 E SUPERIOR STREET
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Friday, October 28, 2022 - 5:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
STE65D0334
Size:
XL
Color:
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Kept in very good condition. Specialized Roubaix red and black carbon fiber bike with Zertz inserts in front and rear forks and carbon fiber seatpost. New Continental All-season Black edition tires. Red handlebar tape. Small white Upper Peninsula Lakeshore Bike, Marquette, MI sticker/logo on right side of frame near headtube. Carbon fiber FSA SL-K crankset, black Specialized Bennies platform pedals.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Luke VanOsdol
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
9064587098
Police Report No.:
22-574
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
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?:
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
8 hours
Incident Description:
My bike was locked to the bike rack in the courtyard at Northwestern University between Searle building and Kellogg Weiboldt Hall. I walked up as the thieves were pulling my bike away from the rack. I yelled and ran after them, but the thief was able to get away and ride my bike Westbound on Superior Street. There appeared to be four of them - two lookouts and two working on my bike. The Starbucks manager actually saw the thief riding my bike away and knew him - he goes by "Black" and hangs out around Hudson and Chicago Avenue. That courtyard is very busy all the time, and I parked my bike in front of an office window. They had cut my lock and somehow flexed it to slip the bike and cable out.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:
No