GoPro captures gunpoint mountain bike robbery in Somerset West

[awesme]

Now to see if SAPS with this evidence can actually catch and prosecute these guys.

 

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[Stretch]

I wonder if Nick would have paid out under those circumstances?!

 

we should tweet hollard and ask them

[ChunkyMonkey]

Yepp...

Definitely something wrong with his eyes... ... ...

 

Hijacker.pdf

[DJR]

Good work staying calm and getting out alive

[Swart Kat]

And what would the outcome of this case be? 5 days cleaning streets and a R100 fine......

[Blackbeard]

we should tweet hollard and ask them

 

They would not like to comment on a specific incident out of respect for their client.

 

Edit: ...and would not like to make a general comment as one has to look at the specific circumstances of each specific incident.

Edited June 4, 2014 by Blackbeard

[Guest notmyname]

Jinne. Skomgat tikkoppe

[nathrix]

Hahaha that's funny

 

"The thing this armed robber didn’t take into account, is that every South African cyclist has a GoPro camera permanently mounted on their pip from birth.

 

Read more: http://www.2oceansvibe.com/2014/06/04/local-mountain-bike-gunpoint-robbery-caught-on-gopro-video/#ixzz33fLCW3la"

[Kranky]

Mmmm ... Glad he's ok, those tikkoppe obviously had no clue what'swhat.

 

Rider had a very good chance to ride away right at the start.

Had a very, very clear shot for a left hook as the tikkop grabbed his handlebar with his gun hand, the TK in white was far enough away to not pose an immediate threat ... but I see he was armed as well.

 

I think the rider did just the right thing. It's only a bike.

Edited June 4, 2014 by Nick.

[KENDA]

Great video footage..... Shows you how quickly things can happen. The element of surprise always wins.... Even if the rider was armed, he didn't stand a chance.

[MaXiMuM]

Sjoe, well done for the calmness of the whole incident!! Must say that was scary!

 

I must say that these dash cams and now helmet cams are starting to interest me.

[Capricorn]

i hope they catch all FOUR of them. at 0:57, there's clearly some one in a hoodie sporting a very long stick parked off along the trail the gunman sent the rider along. He is either a perp, or the perfect witness.

[backtrail]

Scum! I see now why some of my cycling buddies carry firearms and are trained to use them.

[@ndy]

I live 5 km's from that trail and I never go to that part alone. I have heard first hand of at two bike jackings there one happened just before I arrived on the scene and i'm pretty certain there has been more than that. Lately I have heard about wires being strung across the trails also. In my opinion there isn't enough being done to warn people how dangerous this spot is. The staff at the lodge just let everyone through who is on their own even though the rules state not to do so.

[Eugene Oppelt]

All three assailants were caught following this

 

Brilliant footage

Brilliant outcome

 

Glad the rider is okay

Materials things are nothing, can be replaced in a heartbeat (pun intended)

[Roneblack46]

Great video footage..... Shows you how quickly things can happen. The element of surprise always wins.... Even if the rider was armed, he didn't stand a chance.

 

I disagree with you there. I ride armed and I would have reacted as follows: the perp came from the right, running across an open piece of veld. Immediately you would have assessed his intention and see that he was angling to get in front to cut you off. at that stage i would have stopped as quickly as possible and dumped the bike (i estimate the distance then to be 10-15m between us) and at the same time backing away, still facing the perp. The perp will focus first on the bike lying down and not on the rider backing away. This will be an oppurtune time to draw and engage.

 

In the footage the perp almost drops the pistol when trying to get a proper grip on it. I would back myself in THIS scenario to be able to stop this.

 

I must add I have practiced drawing from concealed in riding gear and can draw and fire within 2-3 seconds. I do club shoots twice a week at least. Remember each scenario will differ and may require a different action of engagement. my 2c...