Specialized Crossroad Sport, Model #8261-3101

What happened

My bike was locked up outside the library across the street from my house. I left it there overnight and used it to commute and run errands during the day. I last rode it on Wednesday September 24, 2008. I noticed it was missing on Monday September 29, 2008. When I went in the library to ask if they had seen anything suspicious, the branch manager told me that he had reported the bike as abandoned to the police. I have checked w/the police and Department of Transportation, but neither have my bike. So, although the circumstances seem strange, I can only assume it was stolen. I had the locking skewers on the tires and seat, and a small bulldog u-lock attaching the frame to the rack.

Bike details

Type

Cruiser / Comfort Bike

Color

silver

Size

Women's Large Frame

Condition

Rusty chain, a few scratches, other than that, great condition. Front and rear plastic fenders, black plastic panel on front of bike to attach basket. Bike has locking skewers attached to seat and both tires.

Theft circumstances

Date

Sep 26, 2008

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Only the frame was locked a solid object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

I had been keeping it here all summer - locked up at night and using it to commute during the day.

Area

Sidewalk in front of a closed business.

Police report #

have not yet filed - will do so