Fuji Absolute

What happened

I locked my bike to a bike rack on Kedize under the bridge of the Metra tracks and rode the Metra. By the time I returned, someone had cut my lock and stolen my bike and helmet. I suspect whoever stole it intends to sell the bike and the helmet (perhaps together).

Bike details

Type

Cruiser / Comfort Bike

Color

bright blue

Size

ladies medium

Condition

used, blue (some paint missing) 1980s Fuji Absolute 10-speed road bike with cruiser handlebars and downtube shifters; white sticker on the crosstube that says in black letters "I support gay marriage"; "FUJI" is written in white letters on the back of the black seat; also secured to the bike was a bright pink Bell round-top helmet (this is not the bike, but the frame has this shape: http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/sssbikes-fuji-absolute-mixte/ )

Theft circumstances

Date

Aug 23, 2011

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

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

less than 5 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Police report #

HT462765