Where are stolen bikes sold?

hug0

I know I dont have much of a chance to get my bike back but worth a try.

My bike was stolen last week from underground carpark under apartment in locked up room. People using the room keep leaving it open so I think someone just walked in and took my tyre off and stole it. Its a black racer mens.

So annoyed, hate bloody thieves-get a job and buy your own stuff!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Are there any markets I could check out, or anything I could do to try and find it?

uberwolf

bloke in my complex got his back from Gumtree. More accurately, the Gardaí rang him having searched for the bikes on Gumtree and nabbed the thief with two bikes based on positive ID of bike.

hug0

Really? That would be great! I have been scouring the different sites for bikes for no sign. Need to get a picture of it, bought it online and have receipt of that.

But thats all I have. Need to make a statement yet to guards, kinda thought they wouldnt be able to do much! Called the guards today and they didnt sound too hopeful!

Would the management company be in anyway responsible if the gate to car park has been broken , and the bikes were meant to be a secure locked up room?

We pay them enough in management fees!!

Beasty

hug0 wrote: »

Would the management company be in anyway responsible if the gate to car park has been broken , and the bikes were meant to be a secure locked up room?

You need to check your lease, but on the face of it I think it unlikely - like any other property, it's really down to the owner to insure it - I'm sure management companies would not compensate for a car stolen from a "secure" car park. You'll struggle to pin anything on the management company if it's other tenants that are leaving the door open

mikemac

hug0 wrote: »

Are there any markets I could check out, or anything I could do to try and find it?

It helps if you tell us where in the country you are

route66

feelingstressed wrote: »

It helps if you tell us where in the country you are

Dunno if you're just having a pop, but consider the following:

• The OP said "Called the guards today". Strong hint here I would think
• Since we're on Boards.ie, there is no guarantee, but I would say it's fair to assume his country is Ireland unless otherwise specified.

:rolleyes:

Lumen

"Last edited by route66; Today at 12:14. Reason: Spelling! "

Your reading comprehension isn't that hot either. :pac:

Joeyjoejoe43

route66 wrote: »

Dunno if you're just having a pop, but consider the following:

• The OP said "Called the guards today". Strong hint here I would think
• Since we're on Boards.ie, there is no guarantee, but I would say it's fair to assume his country is Ireland unless otherwise specified.

:rolleyes:

I assume he is asking what county ya clown... Where in the country, not what country!

Kent Brockman

I know someone who had a similar situation,and it turned out to be someone renting in one of the apt blocks in the same complex that stole the bike and kept it in their appartment instead of the bike lock-up.Cheeky bastid!
Keep an eye out for that.
Any CCT cameras in the car park?

De Bhál

route66 wrote: »

Dunno if you're just having a pop, but consider the following:

• The OP said "Called the guards today". Strong hint here I would think
• Since we're on Boards.ie, there is no guarantee, but I would say it's fair to assume his country is Ireland unless otherwise specified.

:rolleyes:

wow

happytramp

Brilliant Route66! Just brilliant. You go out of your way to be sarcastic and have a go someone asking a very reasonable question and end up looking like a muppet!!! I think an apology is in order

Captain Havoc

TWO WARNINGS GIVEN IN THIS THREAD, THE INSULTS STOP HERE.

Lemag

OP if you make the details of your bike known here with a good description plus pictures then you'll surely have more eyes looking out for it. As already mentioned, regular checks of gumtree, done deal and buy & sell, I guess.

enas

I want to defend route66. I read the sentence three times. The first two I actually read:

It helps if you tell us in which country you are

But something felt wrong, and I read it a third time, correctly this time. Then I saw route66's post. So felt kind of sympathetic

CramCycle

I can't find it but there was a post up before about a guy who had his bike stolen and he discovered a house on the South Circular(I think and if your in Dublin) that sold stolen bikes ran by an old lady (his wasn't there but if you can find the article, it might be helpful). He had written an article/blog about it, just can't find it, maybe someone else remembers it.

route66

I'm feelingstressed

mikemac

route66 wrote: »

Dunno if you're just having a pop, but consider the following:

• The OP said "Called the guards today". Strong hint here I would think
• Since we're on Boards.ie, there is no guarantee, but I would say it's fair to assume his country is Ireland unless otherwise specified.

:rolleyes:

What's your problem???

The OP posted

Are there any markets I could check out, or anything I could do to try and find it?

and I replied

It helps if you tell us where in the country you are

I know my local car boot sales and other places that bikes are sold.
I know places throughout the country and other posters will know more info then me.
If the OP gives which county they are in we can narrow it down a bit

And now you're commenting on my username?
Maybe learn to read first!

dited

CramCycle wrote: »

I can't find it but there was a post up before about a guy who had his bike stolen and he discovered a house on the South Circular(I think and if your in Dublin) that sold stolen bikes ran by an old lady (his wasn't there but if you can find the article, it might be helpful). He had written an article/blog about it, just can't find it, maybe someone else remembers it.

Not sure if she's still there, but here's the link to the article anyway

Captain Havoc

I've given two warnings to posters and I gave an infraction for ignoring my in thread warning. This is my second in thread warning.