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@monthen
Hello folks
My gf's bike was pinched from Lower Marsh in Lambeth yesterday, and she's heartbroken. It's a silver Giant XTC 4.5, on which she'd just put some road tires (mainly a commuting bike now we live in London). Has reasonably expensive lights on it (can't remember the brand, sorry), and a bottle bracket. I have been looking for a photo, but I'm pretty sure we don't have one, at least not with the new tyres.
I've managed to find the frame number, have reported it to the police and am keeping an eye on bikeshd and ebay. I'm planning a trip to Brick Lane market tomorrow, on the off-chance that it turns up there.
Does anyone have any advice on what I should do if I'm lucky enough to spot it? Will the police care enough to come along, or would I be better to try to take it back myself? I have proof of purchase (for the cops, not so much for the thief....)
Failing that, are there any other places I could look? Please feel free to call if you see it!
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Andy (oh seven five 38 four 9 oh one 79)