70's style Raleigh

What happened

My bike was locked to the bike rack that I always lock it to, the one behind my building. The area is kind of dark and I think a lot of bike/parts theft happens there. I didn't ride my bike to work that day (thursday) because it was raining. My boyfriend came home from work and noticed that my bike wasn't next to his and thought it was odd (since it was raining and I probably didn't ride to work). We went out to check after I came home from work (11pm) and noticed the cut cable lying on the ground next to the bike rack. THE THIEF HAD LEFT AN OLD BIKE, one that they probably "switched" for mine. It was a med. sized red road bike that was pretty beat up.

Bike details

Type
Road Bike
Color
medium blue
Size
ladies' racing frame, small-medium
Condition
Top bar was curved downwards, not straight across like most racing bikes. There was a mount for a tire pump and also a mount for a u-lock. The handlebars were taped with yellow tape. Even though my bike was an old model, I kept it in good shape as I rode it nearly every day.

Theft circumstances

Date
Sep 4, 2008
Lock type
Combination Cable Lock
Locked to
Locked to bike rack.
How locked
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How defeated
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Duration
between 1-2 days
Area
Other situation, please describe below.

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