Max We

Thanks @robbybzgo I reached the detective yesterday and he was actually very nice and supportive. He told me the process in court is still ongoing. But from how I see it, the chance to get my bike back is very low

My bike was stolen from the Stellenbosch University Campus in front of the Industrial Psychology Building on 26. March. When I found out that it was stolen, I called Campus Security and they saw on video footage that the bike was taken 7 minutes before. I reported the theft to Campus Security and then went to the police station and opened a case of theft there. The next morning Campus Security called me to tell me that a suspect person was arrested. It seems like they found a suspect person while I was reporting the case at the police station. From the police station in Stellenbosch I just got my Case number two days later via SMS. I was also informed via SMS that "Suspect was arrested and charged and first appearance in court will be 28. March 2024 and "Serg. ... will investigate my case" After that, I did not get further information from the police yet. I also went there in person but the responsible detective was not there and I didn't reach him by phone yet. The police also checked for my bike and told me it's not there. Campus Security also told informed that the suspect was found without my bike and that it's up to the police detective to gather information from the suspect (by e.g. interviewing him) and that I should ask for lost + found bicycles at police station next week. As I'm not from South Africa (just here for a reserach stay with my family), I don't know what to expect and would like to ask the community here: Is there any realistic chance of getting the bike back? (Or money) The suspect has been arrested, but what if he doesn't say or doesn't know where the bike is? What would you advise me to do in my situation? Attached 2 pictures of my beloved Specialized Sequoia

Stolen: Specialized Sequoia When: 25/03/2024Where: , Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, Western CapeFrame size 58cm, 2x9 speed shifting, disc brakes, 2x bottle holers, combi pedals (flat/SPD), brown handlebar tape and saddle), tubeless tires, very good conditionGet further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section.