Stolen bikes

That is interesting information, Dazaa. It may compute with such a low retrieval rate for what's now endemic ...Brick Lane, Broadway etc.

A while back there was a problem with vintage Mercs being nicked and shipped out. Volumetrically, bikes probably offer a higher return for a 'lower risk', as it were.
Have you reported this concern?
Maybe I'll take a reccy. quite soon...and use some connections.

I have reported it to the police, but knowing our legal system there is probably a law stopping them from just turning up and taking a look.
Funnily, I actually popped down to the ferry lane estate and asked a guy if anyone sold bikes there, he went in to a frenzy, stating how every bike he bought was from the police auctions, and he has had receipts for everything blah blah. Turned out he thought I was undercover police ( a teenager riding a Trek mtb wearing air jordans and jeans, maybe not the best of disguises).

Anyway, I really hope these guys get whats coming to them.