I absolutely despair too. That idea of going down there with a list is so simple but can only be done by the police.
We need to start a campaign.
Re Brick Lane: It has to be a PR exercise. If the police force had any common sense and functioning internal communications they'd have a list of the bikes stolen in London that week to look out for at the market. The fact that mine is bright orange, clearly v expensive and that I gave them a comprehensive descrip (down to the make/type of forks, gear make and model, etc) makes it all the more baffling that not one of them picked up on it.
A PR exercise? Boris? Never...
I absolutely despair too. That idea of going down there with a list is so simple but can only be done by the police.
We need to start a campaign.