It's just sad...

I walk past this wheel every day on my way to class. It's been there for two years, sadder every season. I always wonder who's bike it was connected to, who stole it and why. How did they take it away? Did they carry it or ride on one wheel? Will the police services folks ever cut it loose? Is that tire still any good? Don't those U-locks pop open with a Bic pen? Anyone I know need a wheel reflector? Too bad the skewer is gone...