2008 Specialized Crosstrail Expert
What happened
I failed to lock the bike frame with my u-lock. I mistakenly only locked the front wheel (quick release) to the bike rack and the thief just took the frame and left the front wheel locked to the bike rack. THE SECURITY DESK IN THE CBOT BUILDING HAS VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE THEFT. THE THIEF'S DESCRIPTION IS MALE, WHITE, ABOUT 5'7" DRESSED AS A BIKE MESSENGER WITH A BACKPACK. I can't believe this brand new bike rack for over like 60 bikes, was just installed recently and is targeted so often. After talking to security guards from across the street from where it was stolen, they've seen the activity and describe it as an organized operation. Unfortunately they didn't see anything suspicious on that day. Interestingly enough, just around the corner, 2 front wheels were stolen the same day my bike was.
Bike details
- Type
- Hybrid Bike
- Color
- Silver/Gunmetal
- Size
- unsure
- Condition
- Very Good/Excellent condition. The bike also had universal strapless plastic toe clips. Also there were a pair of aerobars and elbow pads that I installed. There is a rear red light under the seat, and a bag under the seat as well. I also have a flicker bell attached to the aerobars. The bike has a water bottle holder. It is in great shape overall! http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2008/crosstrail/crosstrailexpert#specs
- Serial #
- unsure
Theft circumstances
- Date
- Sep 24, 2013
- Lock type
- Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
- Locked to
- Locked to bike rack.
- How locked
- Other situation, please describe below.
- How defeated
- Other situation, please describe below.
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Area
- Sidewalk in front of an open business.
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