Specialized Rockhopper

What happened

I'm in town for training. I asked the training facility (Microtrain Technologies) if I could store my bike in their building so I wouldn't have to walk from the hotel. They ok'd it without mentioning the building's no bike policy. I rode in, and was turned away at the door by the security clerk. I was faced with either locking my $700 bike outside with a walmart lock, or missing out on a $3200 training class my company paid for. Obviously the bike went outside. When I came back, it was gone. No trace. That bike was like a part of me and I haven't been able to sleep all night.

Bike details

Type

Mountain Bike

Color

blue

Size

26" wheels, 21" frame

Condition

Sturdy, squarish-frame, not cylinders. scratches on the top bar along the brake cable, saddle bag (may have been removed). WD-40 marks near the chain (basically very dirty and oily). Thick touring michelin tires.

Serial #

Starts with WUD16 or 1249 (old pic of the bottom)

Theft circumstances

Date

May 7, 2013

Lock type

Combination Cable Lock

Locked to

Locked to street sign.

How locked

Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

less than 4 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.