I keep two bikes in a secure bike store at the back of my flats – entry with a key obtainable from the landlord and both my bikes locked together with a d-lock round a post.
Last Sunday (18th), about 6pm I noticed someone ride out of the shed. As I didn’t recognise them I went to my window to take a look and saw another lad on a blue BMX looking up at my window who then rode off.
Next morning I notice the saddle bag of my hybrid commuter has been rifled through with contents left on the floor and then notice they’ve stripped the brakes off my MTB; cables, pads and levers.
Only a few people have access to the shed and strangely the saddle and wheels, all quick release were left intact as were all the other bikes in the shed.
I’ve contacted the police, but don’t hold much hope at all. Seems strange though as the shed is overlooked and only a few people would know it was even there as it isn’t visible from the street.
Just posting this as a warning to anyone in the Portswood/ Swaythling/ Highfield/ Bassett area that there seems to be some kind of organised cycle thieves out there.
Also any info gratefully recieved.