Early 90's Specialized RockHopper

What happened

I think that the thief either defeated my lock by figuring out the combination, or by cutting the cable and absconding with my bike - all while unsuspecting college smokers watched from just feet away. I have notified local bike sellers and will file a police report ASAP.

Bike details

Type

Mountain Bike

Color

Electric Blue w/ Pink Lettering

Condition

Slightly used and a bright, beautiful, neon blue. Says "Specialized" on the cross beam and "RockHopper" on the angled beam in hot pink lettering. The "Specialized" is half worn off as it frequently makes contact with metal when I lock it up. 21 speeds, with Shimano STI thumb-shifters and crack assembly. Crank has a slight bit of play with reflector missing. Silver quick-release axles and seat clutch. Tires are recently-new Serfas 2" inverted tread hybrid tires. Rear tire has a slightly-yellowed plastic grease guard. The nubs on the brake handles have been snapped off, with one of them exposing the metal beneath the plastic. The rear reflector is missing. Seat has normal wear with roughly 10 cracks and white "Specialized" lettering on the back. Black handlebar assembly. Black water bottle holder on the angled beam.

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

An hour and a half.

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.