Stolen bikes

Just thought i should update on a recovered bike. Stolen friday night outside The George in Dalston. Brick lane on sunday, bike turns up after a few hours hanging around, sprayed black and gold like many other bikes being sold there. Buyer turns up, and walks with the seller to the cashpoint. I follow them and call the police. Police turn up, handcuff the seller and take the bike away. **An hour or so later after giving the police a statement, i leave the station. 1 minute before i leave i see the thief/seller leave the station with a mate.
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the whole thing is becoming textbook.
excuse me while i pick up pieces of my skull off the floor. what a joke.