Jamis Commuter 1.0 2007

What happened

Using a cable, I locked the bike frame onto a vertical scaffolding pole, underneath a canopy, on a sidewalk, along a busy street, in front of a closed business. When I returned, the bike was gone. The scaffolding company said that likely one end of the pole was unscrewed from its horizontal support post, enabling the bike to be easily slipped off, along with its lock. I didn't know that scaffolding was this vulnerable to disassembly. It looks like the bolt that attaches the pole to the horizontal post could have been unscrewed without too much trouble--but I don't know for sure that it was. Also, since the bike was locked in front of a closed business, the thief had plenty of privacy. Remember: Never lock your bike onto scaffolding or onto ANY removable, disassemble-able object. I was careless, now I'm sad.

Bike details

Type

Other (describe in detail below)

Color

Black

Size

14.5 Men

Condition

This is classified as a "street" bike. Very good condition, although plush seat is worn. High extender bar on steering fork. Avenir rack on back.

Serial #

JC07-700-0

Theft circumstances

Date

Aug 17, 2009

Lock type

Cable w/ Padlock

Locked to

Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

How locked

Only the frame was locked a solid object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

2 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of a closed business.

Police report #

HR488507