2009 Specialized Crosstrail

What happened

Bike was secured to a (sign) pole to it bike frame. (newer u-lock w/flat key). Thief unscrewed pole at base, lifted up and bike was immediaely taken - with lock on main frame of bike. Screws/Bolts from pole were lying on ground. Witnesses saw the pole being compromised and did not know what was happening. Thief took off with bike. (NOTE: The attached picture is what my bike roughly looks like...similar color scheme..grey/black lines.)

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

Slate/Grey/Matte with some Black

Size

Medium (has M on Frame)

Condition

Excellent Condition. Secured Seat (unable to lift out w/out allen wrench), red light behind seat, upgraded armadillo tires and new spokes.

Serial #

WUD096057467E

Theft circumstances

Date

May 12, 2012

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

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

20-30 minutes

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Police report #

HV-283369