Roons Posted October 9, 2008 Share Just a couple of days after asking is anyone had heard about bike jackings on the spruit... I was riding back from work at about 17h30 last night when a chap stopped me on the spruit to say he just had his bike & helmet stolen from him!!! It happened, at where I thought was the safe end of the Spruit - in the open field near the wooden bridge close to 12th Avenue It apparently was not the bush sleepers/blanket walkers - these chaps were well dressed and clearly knew what they were doing. Preferred method of appropriation were knives - and apparently they were not happy with just taking his bike they wanted a fight... needless to say the chap in question did not put up one. I did a u-turn and headed back up to riverside shops where I reported it to a police patrol vehicle - who said they would investigate - with as much urgency as a husband getting ready for a Sunday lunch at the in-laws! But to everyone cycling there - just a heads up, as it does appear that it is not a safe place to ride anymore I will not be there during the week - and especially not by myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted October 9, 2008 Share that sucks. be safe out there, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted October 9, 2008 Share Just a couple of days after asking is anyone had heard about bike jackings on the spruit... I was riding back from work at about 17h30 last night when a chap stopped me on the spruit to say he just had his bike & helmet stolen from him!!! It happened' date=' at where I thought was the safe end of the Spruit - in the open field near the wooden bridge close to 12th Avenue It apparently was not the bush sleepers/blanket walkers - these chaps were well dressed and clearly knew what they were doing. Preferred method of appropriation were knives - and apparently they were not happy with just taking his bike they wanted a fight... needless to say the chap in question did not put up one. I did a u-turn and headed back up to riverside shops where I reported it to a police patrol vehicle - who said they would investigate - with as much urgency as a husband getting ready for a Sunday lunch at the in-laws! But to everyone cycling there - just a heads up, as it does appear that it is not a safe place to ride anymore I will not be there during the week - and especially not by myself...[/quote'] I ran into the same chap, maybe just after or before you. Shortish guy, dark hair, European accent? I went to see if I could spot the bastards, but they were long gone. Please be very cautious when using the Spruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big JD Posted October 9, 2008 Share Anyone got any news on where you can buy this "SWAT" stuff to carry whilst riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 9, 2008 Share Anyone got any news on where you can buy this "SWAT" stuff to carry whilst riding? at any security store like Yale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted October 9, 2008 Share Of course this is bad news, but how does one allow strange men - even well dressed ones - get close enough to you while you're riding? I give all pedestrians on the spruit a wide berth. Glad the gent is ok and that he had the sense not to try fight them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 9, 2008 Share Damn, not nice. Glad the dude's ok though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loon Posted October 9, 2008 Share feck... no more spuit riding during the week alone... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern Posted October 9, 2008 Share What's more annoying than this incident is the apparent reaction of the police. Bunch of criminals themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted October 9, 2008 Share glad the dude is ok. what about posting details of his stolen bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roons Posted October 9, 2008 Share The odd thing about the cops was that the one cop holding an automatic had rubber gloves on (the surgical type) my immediate thought was it hides GSR (gun shot residue).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted October 9, 2008 Share Maybe a stupid question but why was the cop holding his gun? I thought it was supposed to be holstered unless in use but I am certainly no expert. Glad the guy is ok and does anyone know anymore details about who he is and the bike make etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roons Posted October 9, 2008 Share glad the dude is ok. what about posting details of his stolen bike? As mentioned he was a gent of European descent who said the bike make was grey! and the helmet white - that is the best he could do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallee Posted October 9, 2008 Share Anyone got any news on where you can buy this "SWAT" stuff to carry whilst riding? Sportsmans wharehouse has the one that attaches to your bike with velcro for about R200.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickled Posted October 9, 2008 Share Wallee, are you in need of attention? or do you have a bad twitch in your post finger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted October 9, 2008 Share You can get it cheaper at Dischem. Norwood one has lots in stock. Was there yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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