Location
In Hyde park on Blackstone just north of 58th street.
5748 S. Blackstone
Chicago
, IL
United States
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Date of Theft
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 10:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
GY511982
Size:
Large Frame but smaller tires then usual
Color:
Black and Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike is 2 years old but in PERFECT condition. It has a rear kickstand and a mount for a U lock between the 2 middle bars of the frame. also on the 2nd lowest bar of the frame from the top was a U of Chicago Police registration number so there should be residue left from the peeling off of that sticker.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Niels Meyer
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
773.396.6101
Police Report No.:
HP423059
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Other situation, please describe below.
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?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
About 12 hours
Incident Description:
The Thief cut through the bar on the bike rack, then removed my wheel and was able to get the bike off with the U-Lock still attached to the bike and the wheel. He/She must have carried the bike home and cut the lock later.