1987 Schwinn World Sport

What happened

My bike was in the basement of a locked building (an 8 flat) in east bridgeport, which is its customary storage space and has been for some time. I was last seen around 8pm 11/1/11. This morning (~7am) it, and another nice(er), were gone, while all the other bikes in the basement remained. Some of the others are even more valuable, but perhaps too distinctive. None of the neighbors roadmasters etc were disturbed. The building showed no sign of forced entry. The only thing weird I can think of is that there were meter readers from ComEd in the basement Monday and Tuesday (day-of). They seemed legit, but maybe they were casing the place. Anyone else have a similar experience?

Bike details

Type

Fixed Gear / Track Bike

Color

black with gold

Size

52 cm

Condition

Modifications from stock: CRANKS + BB: new, sealed short spindle bottom bracket (shimano?) driveside crank: Shimano 105 (165mm) nondriveside crank: debranded bulletproof (165mm) chainring: ~42 teeth PEDALS: MKS Sylvan pedals and cages with leather straps COCKPIT: stem: long (~120mm) black quill stem bars: dimension cruisery risers (max rise, max sweep) with clear oury grips tektro front brake lever wired to a front Miche Primato long reach single pull caliper Schwinn bell (!) SADDLE: Centurion Anotomica on a black Kalloy post WHEELS + TIRES: rear: off-brand deep section fixed wheel (black rims, black spokes) with a Panaracer T-Serv (25) front: Shimano 105 hub (QR) laced to a Wolber rim with a red Continental OpenSport (23)

Serial #

no obvious serial number; headtube badge has 335D stamped

Theft circumstances

Date

Nov 2, 2011

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Other situation, please describe below.

How locked

Other situation, please describe below.

How defeated

Other situation, please describe below.

Duration

1 day since I rode it last

Area

Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.

Police report #

HT570967