Location
Outside of Taylor Street Deli on Western Ave at Taylor St
1012 S Western Ave
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Monday, May 26, 2008 - 11:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size:
Fit for 5'4" female
Color:
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Blue tape on front fender.
UIC Flames sticker on Frame.
Worn UIC College of Cycling sticker on frame below seat, worn from also present u-lock holder which has loosened up and fallen down.
Front headlight and Back headlight holders.
Front brakes squeak a bit due to an automobile hit and run week prior (what poor luck I have!) and the front fender rattles a lot (which was why I attempted to hold it tight with the blue tape...)
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Michele Aymold
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
443-340-9823
Police Report No.:
HP359638
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 bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
3 days
Incident Description:
I last saw the bike at 4pm on Monday, May 26, upon leaving the house to go to a BBQ. I returned that evening around 9pm, but do not recall whether the bike was there or not - I didn't look for it since I was not anticipating it be stolen. The bike and lock were gone this morning at 9am, no evidence of a bike ever having been there was found.
Having previously lost a bike due to my own negligence (cheap cable lock and poor locking technique) I'm positive I locked my bike with the Kryptonite U-Lock, with the new Flat key, through the frame and front wheel to the City of Chicago n shaped bike rack, located approximately 5 feet from my front door.
I woke up around 4am from the sound of strong gusts of wind blowing the Deli sign located outside of my window, and again, did not look to see if my bike was missing - I feel like if the sign blowing in the wind woke me up, the sound of someone sawing a u-lock surely would have as well.
The bike and lock are gone. :(