Trek 820 MTB

What happened

My bike was stolen from the back of our 3 flat. My wife's bike and mine were locked up to the porch fence with the cable lock we've been using since we moved in last year. When I came home Tuesday, I found the cable cut and my bike missing. My wife's bike remained in it's original position, yet unlocked. It could have easily been stolen too, but the thief chose not to take it, although her bike is brand new and is worth far more than my 14 year old Trek. Our bikes are not in plain view from the street. I find it very curious that someone would go to the trouble of cutting the cable but only stealing one of the bikes. Third, our front gate which provides access to the sidewalk going to the back of the building is almost always locked, however, it appears this wasn't the case the evening it was stolen. Tthe bikes aren't in plain view so it would seem that someone had to notice the gate open, walk behind the house (pretty bold move) to see what they could steal, and either they had a cable cutter handy or would have needed to leave and return with the tool. Regardless, it seems that this happened while I we were home so the thieves were very brazen. In addition to my bike, the bike on the second floor balcony was also stolen. This bike was NOT locked up.

Bike details

Type

Mountain Bike

Color

Red and Black

Size

26"

Condition

While the bike is old, it's in great shape. I had new road tires installed at the beginning of the summer. There is a flashing red light under the seat and a white strobe light on the handle bar. The hand grips are brand new (unfortunately bought them the same day it was stolen).

Serial #

Unknown at this time

Theft circumstances

Date

Aug 26, 2014

Lock type

Cable w/ Padlock

Locked to

Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock was cut, and left at the scene.

Duration

2 days

Area

Porch or yard.

Police report #

Waiting for a serial number to file the report