2013 Trek 7.2 FX

What happened

Due to the Blackhawks parade downtown, I was unexpectedly not allowed to take my bike on the metra. I had to lock it to the bike rack outside of the Ravenswood Metra stop very quickly in order to catch the train. I put the U-lock through the front wheel, part of the frame and bike rack, with a cable going through the back wheel and connecting to the front. I thought I had done it in a way that would be very secure, as I was quite concerned leaving it out. There were many bikes locked up there, so I thought that was encouraging. I left it there at 8:15 AM this morning. I returned at about 5:20 this afternoon, to find the U-lock still through the bike rack And connected to the front wheel, which was all there was left. The cable that had gone through the back wheel had been cut. I guess they must have disconnected the front wheel from the rest of the frame and taken off. I thought I had locked it in a way that would've prevented this, but I guess not… Pretty upset.

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

Bright blue

Size

15"

Condition

The bike was brand-new, with no wear at all. It had only been ridden for two days. There is a black metal water bottle holder attached, and the front wheel was left behind. There is a lock attachment on the crossbar, up towards the handlebars. Shimano brakes and Bontrager wheels.

Serial #

WTU036C5273H

Theft circumstances

Date

Jun 28, 2013

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

How defeated

Other situation, please describe below.

Duration

About eight hours

Area

Other situation, please describe below.

Police report #

HW340627