Brawler Posted August 11, 2012 Share Hi. My bike was stolen out of my garage in 2010. It was reported to the Police. Today it has re-appeared on Gumtree, I am 99% sure it is mine because there were only three in Cape Town and I had changed a few parts on it an guess what - the Gumtree bike matches it perfectly. I still have the invoice & photos of the bike. I don't have the police case number any more but I do have the incident date. Will the cops be willing to help? I have the guys name and telephone number (Rica?) Whats my next move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted August 11, 2012 Share Hi. My bike was stolen out of my garage in 2010. It was reported to the Police. Today it has re-appeared on Gumtree, I am 99% sure it is mine because there were only three in Cape Town and I had changed a few parts on it an guess what - the Gumtree bike matches it perfectly. I still have the invoice & photos of the bike. I don't have the police case number any more but I do have the incident date. Will the cops be willing to help? I have the guys name and telephone number (Rica?) Whats my next move? Did you not post the pic somewhere?Sometimes these fraudsters pinch a pic and slap it up on Gumtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted August 11, 2012 Share Did you not post the pic somewhere?Sometimes these fraudsters pinch a pic and slap it up on Gumtree No.. definitely not my pictures. Bike looks all abused to :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker911 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Go straight to the cops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted August 11, 2012 Share Go straight to the cops. What happens if it is not my bike? (1% chance...) I know what happened to the 2nd bike but the 3rd maybe got the same part installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted August 11, 2012 Share What happens if it is not my bike? (1% chance...) I know what happened to the 2nd bike but the 3rd maybe got the same part installed? Apologize for moering him and pay for the medical bill... Jeeten and deca300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted August 11, 2012 Share Do you have any security or cop buddies you can take with you to meet this guy at his place.. Im not saying the cops wont do anything about it but they are pretty busy. When you have confirmed its yours leave the guy and call the cops while you wait nearby for the cops to arrive. Save yourself embarrasement if it aint yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 11, 2012 Share Chances are the seller is not the thief, but if its stolen property and you can prove it, then the wheels of justice must roll. If its a mistake, they apologies will be in order and you will explain you had reason to believe it was stolen property. You should visit the SAPS where you reported it stolen and they will advise you how to proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTK Posted August 11, 2012 Share eish Dude. get cops involved. for sure. They only way for us to stop they sycle is to cut in the cycle where we can. If he aint the culprit it wont be an issue as his bank account will have details of the purchase. Private or otherwise. For the sake of all the cycling community. Get the cops involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 11, 2012 Share Ja definately get the cops involved, maybe the voice too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted August 11, 2012 Share Ok went to cops and they were helpful as always (Rondebosch). They managed to pull the details and the case number. The detective on the case will be in on Monday so I am going to go back then see what he can do. FLYIT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 11, 2012 Share No doubt, the investigating officer will have something to work with.Just to be certain, I would give the guy a call, as an interested customer, find out how old is the bike, how much he is paying for insurance, if not insured, ask him if he has an original invoice as you wish to have it insured...from this discussion you can tell if he bought the bike from a thief, of if he is a thief himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted August 11, 2012 Share Do u have the Serial nr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 11, 2012 Share Do u have the Serial nr?Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted August 11, 2012 Share Offer to buy the bike and go and look at it. If it is yours, seem very keen, ask to take it for a test ride then just keep going....... . Edited August 11, 2012 by eddy #RAH# 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowspeed Posted August 11, 2012 Share Lets hope this (presumed) mongrel is not a Hubber... Edited August 11, 2012 by Flowspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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