Specialized Vita

What happened

I locked my bike up in front of my condo building around 11:30PM on Wednesday, June 28th. Around 4:45AM on Thursday, June 29th, I left my building and found that my bike was missing and my Kryptonite Evolution LITE Mini-6 U-Lock has been sawed in half. Immediately after discovering my bike has been stolen, I called the Chicago Police Department to report the theft.

Bike details

Type

Hybrid Bike

Color

SATIN INDIGO/CHARCOAL/WHITE

Size

Medium

Condition

Deep purple women's bike that is a Specialized brand, model, Vita. The bike is in like new condition. There are no dents or any distinguishable scratches (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/women/bikes/fitness/fitness/vita-/115405). Attached to the seat post was a small, zip-up, black seat pack attached to the seat post. The seat bag was a KoKi Seat Bag (https://www.decide2ride.com/products/bike-midi). I had upgraded the seat to a black gel foam seat. I added an anti-theft locking feature to the bike. Attached to the front and rear wheel are Pinhead brand locking skewers, a seatpost lock with seat collar, and headset lock which can only be unlocked using the coded key, which I have in my possession (https://pinheadlocks.com/store/en/complete-bike-security-lock-packages/19-4-pack-plus-wheels-seatpost-and-headsets-locks-with-seat-collar.html#/spare_key-_/seat_tube_diameter-28_6_31_8_mm).

Serial #

WSBC602305312J

Theft circumstances

Date

Jun 29, 2017

Lock type

Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock was cut, and left at the scene.

Duration

6 Hours

Area

Front of building in residential area.

Police report #

JA327026