Mongoose with suspension

What happened

I believe some kids from Evanston came by and looked for bikes to steal and happened upon mine. Evidence of this was another bike that was overturned but was left behind with a U-lock locking the bike to itself through wheel.

Bike details

Type
Mountain Bike
Color
Blue
Size
Adult size
Condition
Breaks recently changed from factory's silver metal handles to black plastic breaks. Seat is ducktaped and some of the cushion is missing. The height adjuster on seat is stuck in place and will not move. Bike chain is rusty but recently oiled. The bike has suspensions. General condition of bike is worn and dirty. It has "Mongoose" written on center part of bike. The Gear shift only works for about half the available gears.
Serial #
WILL BE UPDATED

Theft circumstances

Date
Apr 16, 2014
Lock type
Combination Cable Lock
Locked to
Bike was locked only to itself.
How locked
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How defeated
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Duration
3 hours
Area
Alley or side passageway.
Police report #
WILL BE REPORTED

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