Schwinn World Tourist

What happened

This is the best bike I've ever had. I loved it, and I was a fool to leave it on the corner! But I've learned from my mistake. My bike was locked to a street sign, with my heavy duty chain and padlock. The chain was cut- I have the broken link here on the table, and now my bike is gone. She is all blue, and is in pretty great condition though I think that she's on the vintage side. I'd kept my bike in our basement for the past year at least, but this week I decided it would be alright to leave it locked on the well-lit, open corner near the church, across the street from my building. I thought I'd use it again soon, but the weather this week ended up being rainy and unpredictable... There will never be another like her! I'll go back to using a u-lock, as fun and convenient as the chain was. I liked also that I could lock my back wheel with the chain, but clearly that doesn't cut it. No pun intended.

Bike details

Type

Cruiser / Comfort Bike

Color

Blue frame, blue tires, black handlebar covers, black seat.

Size

Frame- Medium to Small

Condition

Fairly good condition. Has a back fender. At the time of theft, had spinning-pink-cow bicycle bell taped onto the left handlebar with electrical tape. Has a Working Bikes sticker on the frame.

Theft circumstances

Date

Aug 8, 2013

Lock type

Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain

Locked to

Locked to street sign.

How locked

Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

4 days

Area

Front of building in residential area.

Police report #

HW399179