Stolen bikes

Helloooo lovely people!

My beloved Ian May Single Speed got stolen right in front of my eyes in Stoke Newington this morning. :`((((((

I am devastated and hope for anyone who could possibly help.

Details:

• Blue
  
• Ian May frame (stickers taken off)
  
• 53-54 cm Reynolds 531 tubing
  
• Blue tape on handle bar
  
• San Marco Rolls saddle in black (different in the first photo)
  
  

Thank you for any information, help,...anything.

Jutta xxx

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right in front of my eyes

What happened?

I went into Booths Corner (corner Stoke Newington high street - northwold road) to get a coffee and left the bike leaning against the glass door, as I always do, because I am just on the other side. (The shop is tiny, constant view of the bike).

A tall skinny guy with brown long wavy hair just got on it and cycled off. It happened so fast, i opened the door instantly and if my arm was 20cm longer I would have been able to grab him. I screamed and ran after him, but arm was too short and he obviously faster on my bike than me running.

I could only watch him cycling off towards Clapton, report everything to the police and be really upset.

Thanks for the report. Sorry that this went wrong this time. Unfortunately, it's usually a better idea to lock a bike even under circumstances like this, but you don't need me to tell you that. Hope you're successful in recovering it--I'd suspect that your description of the thief would be of more value to the police than the description of your bike.

This is why you gotta ride fixed. Thief will just crash immediately.

Seriously though that sucks, hope you get it back.

I've had my handlebars along with stem and Shimano Sora shifters stolen from the bike racks outside The Castle Climbing Centre in Stoke Newington tonight. The thief snipped all of the cables and unscrewed the stem bolt. When I reported it to the staff at reception, they said I was the second person today.

Now, on Sunday last week, while unlocking my bike at the exact same spot, I saw a couple who'd both had their handlebars stolen. So that's four identical thefts that I'm aware of in the last ten days from the very same spot, and I only know about the couple because I happened to be there at the same time.

When I asked the manager at The Castle how many times this has happened in the last couple of weeks she refused to say, but it looks like someone is systematically targeting these bike racks. According to the manager, they have CCTV of the thefts but the police don't even ask for it and close each case without investigating (nonetheless I've still reported it online).

What to do?

I've also seen this to two bikes around Hackney recently, so maybe their local,

Sorry to hear about your bike!

Sting operation is the only way they'll catch thieves like this, sadly police don't follow up on things unless they are handed it on a plate. You could leave some Dura Ace shifters out, when the thief turns up a group of LFGSS readers can hammer frozen sausages into the criminal.

LFGSS readers can hammer frozen sausages into the criminal

sounds kinky

That Cannondale - https://stolen-bikes.co.uk/stolen-bikes/cannondale-caad10-6/

Locking method clears up why the front wheel is mis-matching.

Ffs my senses were right...

Hey, thanks for post, just seeing this now via stolen-bikes UK. Yep, this is mine, stolen on the 2nd from work lockup “secure” with CCTV and security in Soho. Case open with Met, pls advise how to contact for more info on the guy, when/where. Thank you.

Hi guys if anyone lives in the Brighton area my Dolan just got stolen on church street if anyone has seen this bike please let me know. Nitto for shred bars Thomson stem miche crankset standard deep black rims. Thanks

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Hi all my bike was stolen last night in New Cross if anyone sees it double lock it or message me cheers Paschal

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Oh no way.

I'm local so I will keep my eyes peeled. Where/How was this stolen?

It was stolen on clifton rise outside the take away next to the new Cross House pub. I was with a friend who was near the bike. When I stepped in he followed me a the theif jumped on and Rode off. It was stupid of me not to lock it.

I would get down Deptford Market, a few stolen bikes end up there

Will do - thanks for the advice. Also have informed all the local bike shops

Ah man! We've all done it, though, thought it's safe if outside and we can see it. A good reminder that there are opportunists out there.

So distinctive worth a share, not mine btw.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BeespokeTours/status/1029812312302125058

Recently three bikes got stolen from a shed and other stuff. Any hints to locate them would be helpful.

Macario Pedro Delgado 48 track bike with Mitche Primato pista and Surly 19 teeth. Considerable frame chips downtube and chainstays.
Cannondale Synapse White Womens 48 black Rapha handlebar tape (differs from the picture)
Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 Black Small. Two small chips under top bar
Carradice Nelson long flap
X2 Ortlieb city panniers red
Sugino Messenger crank arms + black and blue 42 rings
Philwood 17 cog

Still suffering the shock. Any help would be much appreciated.

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If anyone sees a ratty, blue Terry Dolan, Miche Pistard wheels, brakeless with wide Easton carbon Monkey Lite risers, stolen from our communal porch in Dalston...

It looked a bit like this but with wide bars:

Anybody lost a green mercier ladies recently. Gatorskin rear tyre

Stolen

Posting on behalf of Taylor. His Genesis Datum was stolen from St Marys Hospital Paddington. His girlfriend borrowed it to ride to her night shift in A&E dept.

Genesis Datum, Medium in grey
All non stock, Pro Vibe finishing kit
Ultegra Di2 Hydro groupset
Pacenti's
Possibly has his name on the TT as it's a training bike provided by Mad-Gen

Any info, let me or contact Taylor Gunman direct

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