Stolen bikes

I disagree with comments like " leaving your bike locked up in Hackney is asking for it....." ... There are lot of people on this forum who dont have a choice and live in East London. I do agree that you need to get the best locks you can afford.

Does anyone know who is in charge of the police for the East London Area??

I think the "sting" is a good idea and will be so easy...I always wanted to catch then, then forcefully lock them to the railings , gag them and put some soft of " I am a bike theif" sign on them ...take a few pictures for the press etc.....
you kidding me. don't have a choice to live in hipsterville, pleaseee.