Schwinn Le Tour

What happened

I was at the Thompson Center at 8:45 am and some bikers (dressed like messengers) were commenting on how nice my bike was and I should get a better lock. They were right, but I said I want to keep honest people honest and rode off with plans to get a new lock the following day--the interaction was a little too weird. After I got to work and locked it, it was gone three hours later. Coincidence perhaps, but far too odd for my taste. I suspect one of them followed me to work and stole it, or somebody nearby overhearing our conversation did it. It's a shame--I had that bike 16 years prior to this.

Bike details

Type

Road Bike

Color

Silver

Size

XL--25" frame. Very tall.

Condition

Excellent condition. Metallic silver paint with red lettering and trim. 27" wheels. 4.5" black vertical handlebar extension. Serfa seat. Front tire had old school gum sidewalls, the rear was a black Bontrager slick. The left side adjustment barrel for the brake, located at the brake handles, is broken--when you turn it nothing happens and it will pull off because it's not connected.

Theft circumstances

Date

May 11, 2007

Lock type

Cable w/ Padlock

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

I locked it at 8:50 am on Friday, May 11. By 11:50 am, it was gone.

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.

Police report #

Chicago Police Department--HN335975