Nishiki and unknown
What happened
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!
Bike details
- Type
- Hybrid Bike
- Color
- Blue, although you can't see it under all the stickers
- Size
- Unknown
- Condition
- Plastered with SCUBA and deadhead stickers, among countless others
- Serial #
- Unknown
Theft circumstances
- Date
- Apr 12, 2025
- Lock type
- Other
- Locked to
- Bike was locked only to itself.
- How locked
- Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
- How defeated
- Not locked.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Area
- Storage room.
- Police report #
- JJ220285