2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5

What happened

I locked my bike to a pole right outside a dentist office when I went in for an appointment around 8:05am. When I left around 9:10am, my bike was gone. I had locked it with a U-Lock & cable, which was also gone. On my way biking over there, while stopped at a red light, a male teenager on a road bike & wearing a hoodie gave me a thumbs up and said "that's a nice bike." No idea if he stole my bike, but I don't normally get compliments on my bike and then have it stolen immediately after.

Bike details

Type
Hybrid Bike
Color
Dark Grey
Size
54
Condition
Bike is in excellent condition. The only distinguishing feature is a Johnny Sprockets sticker below the seat near the front gears.

Theft circumstances

Date
Oct 1, 2024
Lock type
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
Locked to
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How locked
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How defeated
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Duration
1 hour
Area
Sidewalk in front of an open business.