Trek 1500 SLR

What happened

I locked my bike to a sign post and went to see a movie around 7pm. After the movie I went to a bar. When I came back around midnight, the sign post was lying on the ground out of its base with the sign's bolt lying next to the base. I saw no sign of a tool being used so the bolt must have been out when I locked up the bike or stripped so that it was easily removed. I assume that the thieves took the bike with the newer u-lock with flat key still attached.

Bike details

Type

Road Bike

Color

Red

Size

52cm

Condition

Converted to a fixed gear since the picture. Rear derailleur removed, front derailleur left on. Dirty from being used as a commuter bike. Has front and rear frog lights as well as a bright front light, and a mount for a wired spedometer.

Theft circumstances

Date

Jan 15, 2011

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Locked to street sign.

How locked

Only the frame was locked a solid object.

How defeated

Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.

Duration

Up to 5 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.