Motobecane Track Bike

What happened

I locked my bike up to one of the thick bars of a sidewalk trashcan outside of west fest yesterday at about 4 pm. It was on the west side of damen just north of the bust stop for Chicago ave (to catch the bus heading south). The store seemingly has a camera pointing in this general direction. I don't know if it would be of any use. Any advice? I had a kryptonite fuhgedaboutit (or however it is spelled) super thick lock. The area was extremely busy so it boggles my mind how it could have been stolen, unless I somehow did not lock it securely. Which would be surprising. I do remember jiggling the whole to bike to make sure it was secure. There were no loose pieces on the trash can. No evidence of anything having been cut or tampered with.

Bike details

Type

Fixed Gear / Track Bike

Color

All black

Size

45cm

Condition

A well worn black bike with black components. Black and white stickers on the top tube (burger records and captured tracks) as well as a looped piece of rainbow yarn. There is also a red and black checkered sticker on the back of the seat tube (goner). The left pedal is broken in half and the wheels are mismatched. The rear wheel has a slight deep v and bontrager tire. I love this bike, any help is appreciated.

Theft circumstances

Date

Jul 13, 2013

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

How locked

Only the frame was locked a solid object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

3 hours

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.