1970s Raliegh 3-speed hub cruiser

What happened

I last saw the bike at 4pm on Monday, May 26, upon leaving the house to go to a BBQ. I returned that evening around 9pm, but do not recall whether the bike was there or not - I didn't look for it since I was not anticipating it be stolen. The bike and lock were gone this morning at 9am, no evidence of a bike ever having been there was found. Having previously lost a bike due to my own negligence (cheap cable lock and poor locking technique) I'm positive I locked my bike with the Kryptonite U-Lock, with the new Flat key, through the frame and front wheel to the City of Chicago n shaped bike rack, located approximately 5 feet from my front door. I woke up around 4am from the sound of strong gusts of wind blowing the Deli sign located outside of my window, and again, did not look to see if my bike was missing - I feel like if the sign blowing in the wind woke me up, the sound of someone sawing a u-lock surely would have as well. The bike and lock are gone. :(

Bike details

Type

Cruiser / Comfort Bike

Color

Blue

Size

Fit for 5'4" female

Condition

Blue tape on front fender. UIC Flames sticker on Frame. Worn UIC College of Cycling sticker on frame below seat, worn from also present u-lock holder which has loosened up and fallen down. Front headlight and Back headlight holders. Front brakes squeak a bit due to an automobile hit and run week prior (what poor luck I have!) and the front fender rattles a lot (which was why I attempted to hold it tight with the blue tape...)

Theft circumstances

Date

May 27, 2008

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 is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

3 days

Area

Sidewalk in front of a closed business.

Police report #

HP359638