1986 Schwinn Traveler Flip-Flop

What happened

I went to a going away party and left the bike locked to a solid metal fence outside. When I went outside to leave the bike was gone along with my helmet and lock. There were no apparent signs of how the lock was defeated.

Bike details

Type
Road Bike
Color
Blue
Size
63cm
Condition
It is a single speed convert with a fixed gear for flip flop on the rear wheel. The frame paint was in pretty good shape still with a few chips and dings. It has a new Vuelta wheelset and I had just put a new Gator tire on the rear.

Theft circumstances

Date
Jul 24, 2010
Lock type
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
Locked to
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How locked
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How defeated
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Duration
<3 hours
Area
Sidewalk in front of an open business.

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