Trek 7.3 FX hybrid

What happened

The image is a stock image online, but I'll try to find a pic on my home computer soon. I think somebody either cut the U-lock if that's possible, or picked the lock. Without any evidence of cutting, I think it must've been picked. I tried to remove the street sign and it was thoroughly anchored into the ground, so there are no other ways I can see that it would've been removed. There might have been a car parked between the bike and the sign, therefore giving the thief some cover in performing the act. From now on I'll try to park my bike as close as possible to an active public area.

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

Blue

Size

22.5" frame

Condition

Bike was about 3 years old. It came with a frame pump - luckily the pump was in my bag, but the pump mount was still attached to the tube. I had also added pedal toe straps, and there was an underseat bag. The front tire was still Bontrager brand from original configurations, but the back tire had been changed to another brand. It had a small silver bell and a small white light on the front handlebars. A small red light was attached to the rear wheel left side frame.

Theft circumstances

Date

Apr 11, 2011

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to street sign.

How locked

Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

I got to trivia night at about 7:40 and we left at 10:40. Just 3 hours, but long enough.

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Police report #

HT245714