Huffy Crosswind 1998

Location

Location

Apartment back entrance, under staircase
1633 W. Lunt Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 6:31pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
adult woman's 26"
Color: 
Royal Purple
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It is a purple bike with pink writing and gear shifts, some scratching on grips and pedals. Gel seat, had u-bar lock under seat. Brakes recently services, and cables were slightly frayed.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Heather C.
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
845.661.2464

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks (ridden during days, locked in same place at night/when not in use)
Incident Description: 
The bike was stolen sometime over Thanksgiving weekend, 2006. It was locked there regularly, but it must have been targeted. The lock was a cable combination Kryptonite, so chances are the thief had bolt cutters. The u-lock was under the seat (attached to the frame only) and was made by Bell.