Cut cable lock

Cut cable lock
Originally uploaded by jimn.

One time, I came out to find my cable cut. The cable was holding the wheels, but the frame was locked with a decent U-lock.

Nothing was removed from the bike, the cable was just cut.

Was someone interrupted, or did they not see the U-lock until after they cut the cable? Anyway they did not seeal the wheels, which cost more than $200 US.