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Bike theft

Bike thieves screw family’s front door shut during theft

“Even the police were shocked”: Bike thieves screw family’s front door shut before smashing into van to steal bicycle

The victim warned other cyclists to be aware that "bike theft is at a whole new level" after they were forced to climb through a window to get out of their house

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 14:20
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Thief attempts to break into South Downs Bikes shop

Bike shop owner slams police’s “abject apathy” after three shops and private residence broken into in one night during bike theft spree

“It seems like it’s spreading from one shop to the next. It’s like an epidemic,” said the owner of a shop where the thieves were thwarted by a neighbour

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 19:08
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Ribble Endurance SLR bikes stolen from Lifeplus-Wahoo at Tour of Britain Women (Lifeplus-Wahoo)

British squad hit by bike theft at Tour of Britain as all 14 bikes stolen from mechanic’s van – just days after team’s rider was hit and “threatened” by 4×4 driver

Lifeplus Wahoo will be able to continue at the four-day stage race, however, after several teams loaned the riders bikes and equipment ahead of today’s stage in Wrexham

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 08:57
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Angle grinder bike robber jailed for nearly three years

Cyclist reclaims stolen Brompton following “altercation” — as angle grinder bike robber jailed for 33 months

The bike's owner and members of the public confronted George Jhugroo as he cut through a lock, the 24-year-old arrested in hospital as he sought treatment for injuries sustained during the "altercation"

Mon, Jun 03, 2024 12:34
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Bike thief

Serial bike thief jailed – after stealing police officer’s bike

Officer bike belonged to was attending West Yorkshire Police training seminar in Leeds city centre when Christopher Hall stole it

Sat, Mar 30, 2024 14:04
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Water End, York

Cyclist seriously injured in crash has bike stolen by two men who stopped to help

The cyclist was treated for his injuries in hospital, two passers-by making off with his bicycle having helped him to his feet

Mon, Mar 11, 2024 10:32
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Brazen bike thieves foiled in dramatic pursuit after nicking Bromptons from front of store and threatening to knife chasing shop manager

Brazen bike thieves foiled in dramatic pursuit after nicking Bromptons from front of store and threatening to knife chasing shop manager

“I said if he threatened me with a knife again, I’d bash him over the head with a Brompton,” one of the shop’s staff said, after managing to nab the bikes back within 60 seconds of them being stolen

Thu, Mar 07, 2024 19:11
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Cyclists and police near Regent’s Park

British Cycling, Rapha and Brompton join call for more police action for cyclists being “systematically targeted by criminals” in violent bikejackings

“These attacks should not be thought of as simple ‘bike theft’; they are violent crimes which leave victims physically injured and mentally traumatised, often unable to feel safe cycling in London again”

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 16:35
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Amazon delivery driver stealing boy’s bike

Amazon delivery driver steals boy’s bike from the garden after dropping a parcel, leaving him “heartbroken”

The shocking footage shows the delivery man drop the parcel, then come back and pick up the 12-year-old’s Carrera, before driving away in the Amazon van

Fri, Feb 23, 2024 16:36
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Bike theft gang caught by bait bicycle (City of London Police)

Cycling UK hails “clever” policing after bait bicycle used to track down £130,000 bike theft gang in one shift

Local bike thefts fell by 90 per cent following the arrests, with 11 people now sentenced — the cycling charity encouraging more forces to "sit up and take notice" of "substantial results" from "clever policing" without "massive intelligence or money"

Tue, Feb 20, 2024 16:00
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