Bike stolen outside of Atlantic Center

jkita

Hi everyone,
My bike was stolen earlier today, Wednesday July 28, 2010 between 2-4pm outside of the Target on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn (kryptonite cable was cut through). It is a red Vita Specialized . I bought it last year.

The bike has:
- scratches in the middle of the handlebar
- scratches on the brake/shifters lever
- small dent on the frame
- red light attached to the seat post
- missing the right toe strap

I would really appreciate it if you all could keep an eye out for the bike for me. Please email me asap if you see/hear/find anything.

Here's a picture of the bike and a link for more info:
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2008&Brand=specialized&Model=Vita&Type=bike
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boygabriel

Very sorry to hear that. I will keep a look out.

Out of curiosity, what lock did you use? I'm beginning to fear that I'm playing with fire using a u-lock.

jkita

Thanks. I had a Kryptonite steel cable (really thick!) and it was attached to my boyfriend's bike with that cable while his had the U-lock. (stupid i know). His bike was not stolen, just mine. They cut the cable. So next time i have a bike I will buy a u-lock and something else because i've been reading about other people who got their u-locks broken.

boygabriel

Yeah, I know people who had u-locks broken.

boygabriel

Also, your experience supports a theory I saw on a video posted here: bikes frequently get stolen in crowded places rather than isolated ones b/c it's easier for people to ignore or not even see you in a crowded place

independent mind

jkita, so sorry about your bike, hope you get good karma returning your bike.

Does anyone know what kind of bike lock is considered the safest/strongest these days?