Nishiki and unknown

Location

Home address
3802 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Unknown
Color: 
Blue, although you can't see it under all the stickers
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Plastered with SCUBA and deadhead stickers, among countless others

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Jakob Ferguson
Contact Email: 
Jakob.ferguson02 (at) gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 
6128120392
Police Report No.: 
JJ220285

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
Hi! Hello! The last known sighting of my bike was at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 11, after I finished riding it. I discovered it missing at 5:00 PM on Monday, April 14. The bike was stored in a communal basement storage area near the laundry machines. The rear door to this area showed no signs of forced entry, though the lock is known to be weak and can be easily bypassed (I demonstrated this myself in under 10 seconds using just a twig).My leasing office confirmed that their handyman did not remove the bike, ruling out accidental removal. I’m currently speaking with neighbors to narrow down the 72-hour window. I’ve also reached out to adjacent neighbors for access to their security camera footage that may cover the area.The bike is a Nishiki, though I don’t have the exact model or serial number due to its age and the fact that it was a gift about seven years ago. I’m reviewing my phone for any related information. The bike had a heavy-duty chain in a black sheath with a padlock wrapped around the torso, but the lock was not engaged over the weekend and may still be on the bike.I have photos of the bike and a video demonstrating the door lock’s weakness, available upon request. I’ll provide updates if further info arises, assuming the report can be amended.Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Recovery Information

This bike was recovered: 
No