Location
Pierce Hall - Undergraduate Residence Hall @ UChicago
5514 S. University
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 10:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.:
not available
Size:
17" frame
Color:
black/silver lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
1 year old - very little wear, virtually new
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Dan P. & Lynn B.
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773-702-5473
Police Report No.:
Police report filed with Univeristy of Chicago Police
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
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?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
about 1 week
Incident Description:
Bike rack was located on the side of the building, very close to main entrance. Many bikes are locked there continually. My husband's bike was locked on the side part of the rack, and thief sawed through the rack itself, and lifted the bike and lock off. Also stolen at the same time was a seatpost/seat from my bike, locked next to his, but on the main part of the rack - and it is not quick release. This thief travels with tools (saw and allen wrenches). After school let out (June 11) we counted 5 bikes stolen from this same rack over a period of 2-3 weeks, with similar rack-cutting or lock cable-cutting incidents. So far, no U-locks have been cut that we can see.