Location
Locked to parking sign overnight
6500 N Bosworth
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Thursday, July 5, 2007 - 11:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Size:
small ladies
Color:
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
work out black foam on handlesbars, two new tires, rust on underside of frame, silver rack.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Pearl O'Brien
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
765 993 1265
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to street sign.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel 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?:
Overnight
Incident Description:
My bike was properly locked (ie: front tire and frame lockee, with a new U lock, to a signpost), and it was still stolen! The sign post did not have bolts that could have been removed, so it seems that the lock must have been broken/ picked/ cut through somehow.