Stolen Bikes Thread - Mod Note please read post #1 before posting

evancunny95 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Our garage was broken into the other night and 5 of our bikes were robbed. Would really appreciate if people would keep an eye out for them. The bikes are in the below post, main bike to look out for is a brand new Red Cannondale Carbon Synapse. Absolutely sickened about it and would love to catch the scum who did this.

https://www.facebook.com/evan.cunningham.391/posts/10211088989119817?notif_t=like&notif_id=1504775934722284

Im sure you have but move whatever is left as there is a fair chance they will come back. Hope you have some luck getting them back.

Posting for a club mate.

Can you please keep an eye out in all the usual places for my Look 566 that was stolen from outside work (Citywest) this afternoon at 4.55pm...Fulcrum 3 Wheels,Ultegra 6800 Group Set, 2 * Permanent Marker dots on frame(under seat post)







https://www.facebook.com/tad.hassett/posts/2113706425322242

Cannondale CAAD Optimo stolen from Carrickmines LUAS stop this evening between 19:20 and 23:45.

Hard to tell from the photo but the front bottle cage is pink.

Jack Bracken wrote: »

Thank you, that's extraordinarily helpful.

Sorry for your loss but 4 hours in the dark, what did you think was going to happen?

Chuchote wrote: »

Strange, really - it would seem such a simple arrest for the Garda cycle squad if that's true.

I dont understand are you disagreeing and saying its a safe thing to do? I dont think there is a Garda squad devoted to bike theft.

ED E wrote: »

Yeah, its not useful to Jack but a luas stop, especially Carrickmines, is the last place I'd leave a bike.

+1. I think some people think some stops are grand, no scumbags wandering around, no opportunistic people wandering about, the stop is off the beaten track etc.

I have not seen any, but I suspect you have thieves just travelling on the luas looking for bikes, they do not even have to get off at some stops as the bike racks are so visible, while you would have to get out of the actual station on a Dart. On a luas they could jump off and back on the next one without even having to pay again. (if paying at all).

The stops being so remote means there are less to see them cutting off chains.

Nice idea from SF - "Is this a bait bike" sticker on bikes as a deterrent?

https://twitter.com/SFSAFE/status/474992525585817600

Chuchote wrote: »

I shall explain.

If there is a place where it is known that theft of valuable property regularly occurs, it would seem that gardaí could arrest thieves easily, with a little planning and collection of evidence.

Still not sure what your point is or if you're disagreeing with me, all of Dublin is a "place where it is known that theft of valuable property regularly occurs" these days for expensive looking bikes and has been for a few years now, Carrickmines LUAS stop after dark is just a particularly suicidal place to leave a new looking Cannondale for a few hours.

Chuchote wrote: »

I shall explain.

If there is a place where it is known that theft of valuable property regularly occurs, it would seem that gardaí could arrest thieves easily, with a little planning and collection of evidence.

Just passed down Moore Street on the way to work. Easily a dozen people selling tobacco. Been going on for years. Everyone knows. Where are the police?

@bridgestone.eu> wrote:

Hi Cyclists

 

I am posting in regards to a recent bike (my Daughters) stolen from the medical school car park at the University of Limerick on September 12th 2017 . It was taken from a locked car, in which it was semi dismantled, under a blanket and hidden from plane view. It was a sponsored carbon road bike from a company not yet selling in Ireland (Estrella bikes). It was in possesion by a young female triathlon Ireland development athlete. It was a 'made to order'/original bike and therefore I would appreciate if you are approached with any of the following parts to contact me directly or the Henry street Garda station. 

 

The bike components where as follows;

45cm Classica carbon frame with internal cables (Black/silver/grey graphics)Cero AR24 wheelsmix of Ultegra and 105 components (11 speed)Look pedals

Please see photo also attached. If you could keep an eye out that would be most appreciated. 

 

Kind Regards,

Paul.

Hi guys
I just discovered this morning that some <snip> broke into my shed sometime this week and robbed my Trek Road Bike - and a few tools etc.

This is the second time in 18 months.

Where the hell do these scum bags sell the bikes - i’ve been searching adverts nd done deal but no joy.

Any suggestions?

I haven’t report to Guards as I suspect that is a waste of time.

Thanks

I found mine on adverts about two weeks later. Set up an account, bid and met your man with the garda where they arrested him and I got my bike. Keep an eye out. My bike was worth about €1500 so I wasn't letting it go and insurance weren't paying out.

Can I ask, was the bike locked in the shed?

Unfortunately it wasn't.

It normally is but I'd left my lock in work the last time I used it - lesson learnt.

Shaungoater wrote: »

I found mine on adverts about two weeks later. Set up an account, bid and met your man with the garda where they arrested him and I got my bike. Keep an eye out. My bike was worth about €1500 so I wasn't letting it go and insurance weren't paying out.

Good to hear, was it difficult to get the Gardai involved? I've heard other stories of Gardai not wanting to get involved.