2006 Trek 6500

What happened

I had driven out of my garage to go to work at about 7:15 a.m. I waited outside the garage until it closed (as I do every time) and did not come back until 10:30 p.m. that night (it was a long day for me). When I initially entered my garage through the back door, the door hit the bike. That is how I knew it was there. When I came home and went to exit through the back door of the garage, the bike was missing. At first I thought my father-in-law had taken it for a spin. I checked with him and he hadn't used it in months. I ran back down to the garage and saw that the cable lock that was used to lock the bike to my wife's bike (which was still there) had been cut. My wife's bike has an On Guard Bulldog U Lock between her frame and the front wheel. I'm not sure how the person got into my garage, which I believe to be locked and closed during the day, but they got to my bike and left without a trace.

Bike details

Type

Mountain Bike

Color

Flare (Orange)

Size

21.5"

Condition

Relatively good condition. 21 speed with Orange frame with black Bontrager tires that are somewhat worn from riding on the Lake Shore Dr. bike path. This bike has trouble shifting to the highest gears. All stock parts with the exception of a small pouch under the seat. No major scratches/dings on it but is missing the front break (friend borrowed it and came back without a break - he didn't know it was missing.)

Serial #

C95AU467

Theft circumstances

Date

Mar 11, 2014

Lock type

Cable w/ Padlock

Locked to

Other situation, please describe below.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock was cut, and left at the scene.

Duration

4 Months. Did not ride during the winter

Area

Garage or enclosed parking area.

Police report #

HX182958