On 11 September 2025 I, Jigar Kanjani, discovered the theft of my bicycle, a dark navy-blue Supercycle Breeze 26-inch hard-tail mountain bike (barcode 770416-018417, item 71-1370), valued at approximately CAD $300.
The incident occurred between 18:45 hrs and 22:30 hrs outside my residence at 333 17 Ave NW, Calgary, AB (Calgary Housing Company apartment complex).
Timeline
18:30 hrs – I unlocked the bike from the exterior rack on the east end of the building (near the north-east corner) and performed routine maintenance: lubricated chain, derailleurs, brakes and handle joints.
18:40 hrs – Rode the bike south on 17 Ave NW for a brief test.
18:50 hrs – Proceeded to 7-Eleven (2417 4 St NW) to collect a free-Slurpee promotion. I secured the bike outside the store, entered for approx. 5 minutes, and returned with no issues noted.
18:55 hrs – Returned home and re-locked the bike to the same exterior rack on the east side of the building using a black braided-steel cable lock with combination dial. The bike was visually secure.
22:30 hrs – Came downstairs to depart for my night shift; the bicycle, cable lock and attached green handlebar bag were missing. No cut cable remnants were found, suggesting the thief removed both bike and lock.
Property description
Frame & finish: Dark glossy navy-blue, medium size, slanted top-tube, welded gussets, minor scuffs on bottom-bracket and chain-stay.
Drivetrain: 18-speed (3×7) with operational Shimano derailleurs.
Brakes: Front & rear V-style rim brakes, black levers.
Handlebar: Flat black MTB bar; right-side grip cap missing; slight rust on stem.
Seat: Narrow black vinyl sport saddle on quick-release post.
Wheels/Tires: 26-inch alloy QR rims with thick knobby tires.
Accessories:
White 500 mL “Silvera for Seniors” water bottle in silver cage on down-tube.
Small green stem-bag on handlebar.
Red rear & white front reflectors.
Black coiled cable lock (stolen with bike).
Estimated loss
Bicycle (current replacement cost): CAD $300
Cable lock: CAD $25
Accessories (bottle, cage, bag): CAD $20
Total estimated loss: CAD $345
Suspected method & persons involved
I believe an unknown individual observed me returning from 7-Eleven and targeted the bike shortly after it was re-locked. The thief likely cut or picked the cable lock and removed it along with the bicycle. No witnesses have yet come forward, and no CCTV has been reviewed at this point.