Jamis Coda Comp

What happened

I lock my bike outside of my office on Michigan Ave. to one of the two bike racks between Jackson and Van Buren. There are always other bikes next to mine, and it's a busy street with plenty of pedestrians to point out anyone messing with them. I had my U-Lock around the fork and front-wheel on one end and the fram on the other. I suspect that the thief picked the lock because he left it on the rack when he/she left. I filed a police report but don't have the report number in front of me.

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

Gold

Size

21.5" frame

Condition

Polished gold frame, carbon-fiber fork, TruVativ Elita cranks, Richey comp handlebars, Ritchey Comp Aero rims, 700 x 28c Hutchinson Flash tires, Wellgo dual function pedals. Bike-lock mount on the seat-post tube (http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2005&Brand=Jamis&Model=Coda%20Comp&Type=bike).

Theft circumstances

Date

Sep 9, 2008

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.

Duration

I locked it up on my way into work at 7:30am, checked on it at lunch at 1:30pm, and when I went to cycle home at 6pm it was gonzo.

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.