Stolen: Giant Liv eBike Intrigue E+ Fatty 2019 (Western Cape)

[Slangvel]

Stolen: Giant Liv eBike Intrigue E+ Fatty 2019

When: 26/01/2026

Where: Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape

Stolen from Virgin Active Claremont Monday 26 January 2026 10:04 from the bikebay. Security had everything ready to have local authorities chase a numberplate of suspects in photo unfortunately due to slapgat policing we waited 72hours to be issued with a casenumber and assistance from the Claremont Police department. Relying on local patrols and public to assist us in hopefully recovering this to its rightful owner again. Just had it fitted with new Schwalbe Eddycurrent 2.8 Fatty tyres. XT Groupset and Fox36 Fork Liv Saddle TrekGrips. Unfortunately insurance doesnt cover bikejacking so they are devastated and very heartbroken

Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section.

[babse]

ouch... caught on CCTV? 

[Slangvel]

Yes, two suspects tracked and traced, one got in to a car that lead to a number plate recognition for public safety to chase. Unfortunately Claremont police took almost 72 hours to issue the relevant case number and documentation authorising legal authority to take case and follow them so they got away and the bike has been hidden now and possibly stepped out sold off as material. This bike was also partly crowd funded and the owner pushed over 3 years of personal saving to buy this and couldn’t afford the appropriate insurance for such theft and incidents… she also works non profit so she’s absolutely devastated and will be missing out on all her planned organised rides weekend rides and daily commutes to gym work etc. 
detective involved said they caught owner of registered car but plead the fifth and pretends he knows nothing, out on bail, probably R500 at most…disgraceful!!