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stwhannah · 2019-10-08T22:59:33Z

In a very scary and unexpected turn of events, two of our bikes have been stolen. Double locked in Hebden Bridge, a Vauxhall Vectra estate, Reg SB58 HYT pulled up, a masked man leant out, and drove up off the street with the two bikes hanging onto the side of the car, sending sparks as the bikes caught the car wheels. Gone is the 2020 Juliana Joplin test bike. Please get in touch if you see a second hand one for sale at any time in the next year - there’s a good chance it’s stolen. Also gone is Amanda’s personal Ragley Piglet. This is her only form of transport, her pride and joy and paid for with her own money. To say she is gutted is an understatement. Again, please keep your eyes peeled, now and into the future. I just realised I am now minus my lights and pedals too. If there wasn’t a swear filter... Please keep a look out. This was seriously pro. Who has a balaclava just hanging around in their car? [mod edit: from Hannah's later post, "there’s a subs code that gives you a fiver off and gives Amanda a fiver every time it’s used: staff-amanda5-19 ]

Big-Bud

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Absolutely shocking news and something I couldn't comprehend.
Once the grief is gone you will be thankful I'm sure that you both didn't get hurt as by the sounds of it there prepared to risk a lot .
What method of equipment was used for them to remove any locks and what locks where they or did they find it easier to destroy whatever the bikes were locked too.
I find it incredibly how brazen people can be .
I pray for good news and there safe return

Posted : 13/10/2019 9:02 am

stwhannah

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We did get a seemingly useful lead and some photos of our bikes being used to offer them for sale, however the Police have been unable to get enough cause to search premises unless invited in...which of course means they're not there. We believe our bikes are most likely in the Bradford or Mixenden area, so please look out for anything on local community sales groups on Facebook etc.

Our stolen bikes, dammit.

Posted : 13/10/2019 7:10 pm

digga

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Of all the things un-taxed, uninsured cars are used for, balaclava-clad smash and grab bike thefts is toward the more extreme end. Not a nice experience I am sure - sincere condolences.

However, any and every un-taxed, uninsured car plays fast and lose with other people's safety and property. Get involved in a collision with one and your losses - be they damage to property, or personal injury - will not be recoverable.

A quick tour of police social media chanels reveals the scale of the problem. It's not even that uncommon to get a "full house"; un-taxed, uninsured, vehicle defective, driver banned and/or no licence in the first place. Whilst the police patrols are able to get some of the offenders, it seems the tech in speed cameras needs to be enhanced to identify offending drivers. Too many innocent parties pay the price at present.

Posted : 14/10/2019 3:47 pm

duncancallum

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Amanda I have a medium titus elqupo sat their your welcome to borrow that

Posted : 14/10/2019 4:39 pm

woody2000

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Mine ended up in Thornton after being stolen in Brighouse. Found them on Gumtree shortly after, police didn't give a monkeys to be honest, and again 6 months later when they popped up for sale once more. I have seen one of the bikes locally 3 months ago, they were stolen in 2015! Thankfully M&S insurance were top notch, but not everyone is so fortunate.

Good luck 🙂

Posted : 15/10/2019 9:56 am

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