handbuilt, with Sram parts

What happened

Bike was left in front of busy library during rush hour near a library guard, next to 7-8 other bikes, and in front of people talking on cell phones during rush hour traffic in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. Guard refused to offer assistance (including her cell phone to file the police report) and police officer was similarly helpful.

Bike details

Type

Mountain Bike

Color

black (nearly logo free) with white pedals

Size

small-ish, for ladies

Condition

New. Black with white pedals. Nearly logo free. Rack on back. Sram parts. Shifters under the (nearly straight) handlebars. TOTALLY AWESOME.

Theft circumstances

Date

Sep 1, 2009

Lock type

Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

Up to 2 1/2 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Police report #

[in the mail!]