RECOVERED: Bianchi Intrepida

What happened

Lock bike at corner of Ontario and Fairbanks at 1:30 pm. Went into cava for lunch. Came out at 2:05 pm to find bike missing. Used hiplok switch lock to secure bike frame and rear wheel to bike rack. Lock also stolen with bike. Security cameras present on surrounding buildings. I spoke with Thomas from Northwestern Building operations who was helping coordinate with security to retrieve the footage. He has my contact and said would reach out with more information. [On 7/18/26 victim let us know that the bike was recovered: "I am so happy to say my bike has been recovered and it is in large part thanks to you. Someone saw my bike on FB marketplace and was told by a friend that the seller was sketchy. He then checked to see if anyone reported a bianchi as stolen and found my post on Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. He reached out to me about the post. I was then able to coordinate a meet up with the seller and have CPD assist me in getting my bike back. Huge thank you for operating a site like this that can help owners get their bikes back."

Bike details

Type

Road Bike

Color

Black and blue

Size

54

Condition

Good condition, scratches to left side of fork near frame. One scratch in the black paint and one in the Bianchi blue stripe.

Theft circumstances

Date

May 4, 2026

Lock type

Other

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

45 min

Area

Sidewalk in front of an open business.