Schwinn World Sport
RecoveredWhat happened
Bike was in a locked garage, hanging on the wall. Noticed it was gone during the evening of October 12th, but could have been stolen a day or two before, just didn't notice it was missing. Nothing else was stolen from the garage except for the bike.
Bike details
- Type
- Fixed Gear / Track Bike
- Color
- Maroon
- Condition
- 1980's Schwinn converted to fixed gear/single speed hub. Frame is a slightly beat up, maroon. Black Alex Rims, black pedals and crankset, black riser bars.
Theft circumstances
- Date
- Oct 11, 2012
- Lock type
- Other
- Locked to
- Bike not locked.
- How locked
- Not locked.
- How defeated
- Not locked.
- Duration
- 4 months
- Area
- Garage or enclosed parking area.
Recovery notes
On 10/15/2012, the victim writes: Hey, I reported my bike stolen here: http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/193609 I recovered it in parts at a used bike shop, three blocks away from my residence where the bike was stolen. This shop is really shady and most of it's bike and parts inventory looks like it's stolen property. Was wondering if any one else in the area has reported recovering their bikes from a bike shop at 5600 N Western Ave? The place seems to be operating under many different names, and advertises on Craigslist and has multiple websites. http://www.yelp.com/biz/shining-bikes-and-things-chicago http://5600bikes.com/ http://www.chicagobikefinders.com/ http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bid/3334398481.html The police didn't seem to press any further on this place, even though they watched the guy return me the parts off my stolen bike. I contacted my alderman to report the business, and would like to know if there are more cases with this very shady operation?