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Bike thieves operating in North Herts
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I've been advised by Herts police to contact local cycling clubs, following the theft of 2 of my bikes from my garage this week. I'm a Hitchin resident and the police are investigating a spate of bike thefts from North Herts residents. Apparently 11 households were burgled the night my bikes were stolen (Friday 23rd Sept) and only bikes were taken. The thieves are targeting sheds and garages that are not attached to the house. My bikes were in a locked and alarmed garage, surrounding by motion sensitive security lights. They made off with my 2 best bikes, leaving my training bikes and those of my wife and kids. The police advise that the gang are targeting higher end spec bikes, which are often sold locally or on ebay. So, they are determined and know what they're doing. The police think that the thieves may well have followed me home after a training ride. Please advise your members to keep their bikes safe and perhaps they might keep an eye open for mine please.
My bikes taken were:
24.5" Brian Rourke road bike. Yellow headtube, yellow and black down, seat and top tubes, blue seat and chain stays. Deda tubing. Yellow and black Time Millenium carbon forks. 9 speed Dura Ace groupset, triple chainset, ITM Millenium handebars, stem and seatpin in black. Mavic MA40 Open ceramic rims, Michelin yellow and black tyres. This bike was built for me by Brian about 11 years ago and was my pride and joy. Immaculate condition.
Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike. Large size. Silver frame. Upgraded to disc brakes. Shimano groupset. Black triple chainset. Riser bars. Bontrager tyres. About 4 years old in good condition.
Thank you
John Langrish (ex Letchworth Velo and Stevenage CC)
I've been advised by Herts police to contact local cycling clubs, following the theft of 2 of my bikes from my garage this week. I'm a Hitchin resident and the police are investigating a spate of bike thefts from North Herts residents. Apparently 11 households were burgled the night my bikes were stolen (Friday 23rd Sept) and only bikes were taken. The thieves are targeting sheds and garages that are not attached to the house. My bikes were in a locked and alarmed garage, surrounding by motion sensitive security lights. They made off with my 2 best bikes, leaving my training bikes and those of my wife and kids. The police advise that the gang are targeting higher end spec bikes, which are often sold locally or on ebay. So, they are determined and know what they're doing. The police think that the thieves may well have followed me home after a training ride. Please advise your members to keep their bikes safe and perhaps they might keep an eye open for mine please.
My bikes taken were:
24.5" Brian Rourke road bike. Yellow headtube, yellow and black down, seat and top tubes, blue seat and chain stays. Deda tubing. Yellow and black Time Millenium carbon forks. 9 speed Dura Ace groupset, triple chainset, ITM Millenium handebars, stem and seatpin in black. Mavic MA40 Open ceramic rims, Michelin yellow and black tyres. This bike was built for me by Brian about 11 years ago and was my pride and joy. Immaculate condition.
Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike. Large size. Silver frame. Upgraded to disc brakes. Shimano groupset. Black triple chainset. Riser bars. Bontrager tyres. About 4 years old in good condition.
Thank you
John Langrish (ex Letchworth Velo and Stevenage CC)