2007 Trek 7.2FX

What happened

The post that I used to lock the frame of my bike to is a large 8"x8" wood patio post that is cemented into the ground. I used my U-lock to lock between the front tire and the frame of the bike, and used a cable with padlock to lock the frame of the bike to the large post. In public locations, I would use the locks in the opposite application (i.e. U-lock frame to something secure) but the post was too large and this was in a discrete location in the back of my home, not visible from the street. I assume the thief cut the cable (and took it with him/her) and then took the entire bike with the U-lock to go break the U-lock off-site.

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

Silver

Size

Standard Men's Bicycle

Condition

Bike is a 2007, but is gently used and in very good condition. This year, I replaced the original pedals with aftermarket pedals that are bronze/copper in color. There is a gel type seat cover over the original seat. There is also a black pouch mounted to the seat post (under the seat) for carrying small items. On the handle bars there is a small bell mounted as well as the bracket for a digital speedometer. The digital speedometer display fell off while I was biking years ago, but the mount remains secured to the handlebars and wire still runs down the frame with zip ties to the sensors on the spokes of the wheel.

Serial #

WTU021C0856B

Theft circumstances

Date

Jul 18, 2013

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Other situation, please describe below.

How locked

Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

1.5 Years

Area

Porch or yard.

Police report #

HW368407