1991 Specialized RockHopper, Vivid Blue

What happened

I believe the thief sat and figured out the 4-number combination to my bike, with oblivious college students smoking right next to him. He defeated the lock and absconded with my bike.

Bike details

Type

Mountain Bike

Color

Electric Blue w/ Pink Lettering

Condition

This is a bright electric blue Specialized RockHopper. 21 speeds, with Shimano STI thumb shifters. The brake nubs have been broken off the handlebars, one side being exposed down to the metal. Both tires have silver quick-release levers. On the bike are recently new Serfas 2" inverted tread road/trail tires. The "Specialized" on the cross beam has been rubbed off as it often rests up against metal poles and the like. There is a slight amount of play on the crank. The seat is original and has a few cracks - it has a while "Specialized" lettering on the rear. The rear reflector is missing. Straight handlebars. There are no other accessories on the bike. Stolen between 3 and 4pm, 7 May 2008 from a bike rack outside the Columbia College Bookstore.

Serial #

Unknown

Theft circumstances

Date

May 7, 2008

Lock type

Combination Cable Lock

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through both wheels and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

About an hour and a half

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.