Location
Northwestern University
320 E SUPERIOR STREET
Chicago
, IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Friday, October 28, 2022 - 5:00pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Serial No.:
STE65D0334
Color:
Red and Black
Size:
XL
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Kept in very good condition. Specialized Roubaix red and black carbon fiber bike with Zertz inserts in front and rear forks and carbon fiber seatpost. New Continental All-season Black edition tires. Red handlebar tape. Small white Upper Peninsula Lakeshore Bike, Marquette, MI sticker/logo on right side of frame near headtube. Carbon fiber FSA SL-K crankset, black Specialized Bennies platform pedals.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Luke VanOsdol
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
9064587098
Police Report No.:
22-574
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
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?:
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
8 hours
Incident Description:
My bike was locked to the bike rack in the courtyard at Northwestern University between Searle building and Kellogg Weiboldt Hall. I walked up as the thieves were pulling my bike away from the rack. I yelled and ran after them, but the thief was able to get away and ride my bike Westbound on Superior Street. There appeared to be four of them - two lookouts and two working on my bike. The Starbucks manager actually saw the thief riding my bike away and knew him - he goes by "Black" and hangs out around Hudson and Chicago Avenue. That courtyard is very busy all the time, and I parked my bike in front of an office window. They had cut my lock and somehow flexed it to slip the bike and cable out.
Recovery Information
This bike was recovered:
No
Recovery Notes: