Stolen bikes

This could be useful

Got this back today purely due to forum help; thank you to those who flagged it up, you know who you are.

NOW THE IMPORTANT BIT

If you see your stolen bike for sale online this is what to do:

Arrange to meet the seller in a busy public place, during the week, and in daylight hours. (A tube station, for example).
Then contact the police station nearest to where you have arranged to meet the seller, and explain the situation.

The police don't have the authority to pose as buyers, so in arranging the meeting yourself, you will be bypassing a lot of red tape, and allowing the police to act far faster than they would otherwise be able to. (up to 3 days faster).

Whatever you do, DO NOT go to meet the seller yourself; they are an unknown threat, and more than likely not worth the risk. The police will take care of everything once they know the meeting place / time.

So;
ARRANGE THE MEETING YOURSELF.
THEN CALL THE LOCAL POLICE AND LET THEM DEAL WITH IT.