Bianchi Via Nirone 7

What happened

I have class in a graduate program at the Merchandise Mart. I last saw my bike at 1:30 pm and when I left the building at 6:15 pm it was gone. The thief had mockingly left the link he had sawed through lying right at the scene. This is the important part: the bike lock is THE toughest heaviest bike chain and lock system commercially available. It's designed for MOPEDS. The thief had to cut it with a hacksaw, in broad daylight or at sunset or just after, for I suspect the better part of TEN minutes outside the largest office building in north america (barring the pentagon). It is NOT possible that no one saw this. Shame on the cowardly, selfish bystanders for letting this happen.

Bike details

Type
Road Bike
Color
Black
Condition
Bianchi Via Nirone Shimano Sora compact 18-speed with Shimano spd pedals, sks detachable fenders, Armadillo tires, White Bontrager saddle. Sleek, light, and beautiful.
Serial #
AV07958425

Theft circumstances

Date
Jan 25, 2011
Lock type
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
Locked to
Locked to bike rack.
How locked
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How defeated
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Duration
8 hours
Area
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Police report #
HT135406

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