Saturday, June 28th, 2008 4:00 am
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.
• Bicycle Type: Road Bike
• Serial No.: GY511982
• Color: Black and Red
• Police Report No.: HP423059
• Size: Large Frame but smaller tires then usual
• Owner Name: Niels Meyer
• Contact Email: nmeyer
at
lclark.edu
• Contact Phone Number: 773.396.6101
• Lock Type: Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
• What was the bike locked to?: Locked to bike rack.
• How long was the bike locked in this location?: About 12 hours
• How was the bike locked?: Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
• How was the lock defeated?: Other situation, please describe below.
• Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: Front of building in residential area.
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.
Location(s)
In Hyde park on Blackstone just north of 58th street.
5748 S. Blackstone
Chicago, IL