Mick Mac Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 My wife had her bike stolen this afternoon from outside the new Beauty Shop near the small Sainsburys at about 3pm. Please let us know if you saw any suspicious activity. The bike was a hybrid with a basket on the front. Last week my daughter had her bike stolen outside Dulwich Library. Both bikes were locked. Obviously as the locations are close to each other it could be the same thief or gang so please take care with your bikes in that area. Thx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 CCTV from one of shops facing that bike stand ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Also- would you mind letting us know what type of locks you had on them please? Assuming they were just cut through so would be interested to know what type so I can consider increasing locking on ours? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty01295 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 A lot of Bike/Bicycle Thieves around the Area And *Peckham* Where mine was Stolen Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulysses Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Kryptonite D locks are widely considered to be the best (one on each wheel), although pretty much nothing can stand up to an angle grinder... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Thanks - thats what i have and was hoping it was a sufficient deterrent, but wondered if that was misplaced?Brulysses Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Kryptonite D locks are widely considered to be the> best (one on each wheel), although pretty much> nothing can stand up to an angle grinder... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodoranges Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Had my bike nicked from outside The Sun of Camberwell, they pulled the actual bike hoop out the ground! bastards Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hi Mick Mac what colour was the bike , only I saw a pale green one dumped local to me . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Were they locked to a stand ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1327963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisemurray Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Hi Mick Mac,Please can we have some more details re locks and where excatly the bikes were parked. Its an area where I often stop and park my bike during the day.Cheers Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty01295 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 What make and model is it Any photos Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbin Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Clearly not locked with a Kryptonite D lock - I would venture to suggest. I don't think any self-respecting bike thief would try to angle grind a lock in a place such as that. That's the whole point of them - they take ages and a hell of a lot of noise to cut through. Sounds more like a cable lock - one quick snip and it's rendered useless in 5 seconds. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 When hubby had bike - used a kryptonite D lock plus cable locks (on wheels) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowy Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 robbin Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Clearly not locked with a Kryptonite D lock - I> would venture to suggest. I don't think any> self-respecting bike thief would try to angle> grind a lock in a place such as that. That's the> whole point of them - they take ages and a hell of> a lot of noise to cut through. Sounds more like a> cable lock - one quick snip and it's rendered> useless in 5 seconds.Kryptonites get cut with battery powered angle grinders all the time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHfriend Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Just saw this on another forum:https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14014 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbin Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 snowy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> robbin Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Clearly not locked with a Kryptonite D lock - I> > would venture to suggest. I don't think any> > self-respecting bike thief would try to angle> > grind a lock in a place such as that. That's> the> > whole point of them - they take ages and a hell> of> > a lot of noise to cut through. Sounds more like> a> > cable lock - one quick snip and it's rendered> > useless in 5 seconds.> > Kryptonites get cut with battery powered angle> grinders all the time.I very much doubt that happens outside a shop during daytime. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Sorry all, yes, was locked to a bikerack outside Beauty shop. No CCTV covered that particular spot. Was a normal combination lock in both cases. Thx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvcake Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 My hubby had his bike stolen last week too. It was locked up outside Dulwich cinema Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopy17 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 no one seems to have a decent lock, no wonder your bikes are getting stolen, any type of cable lock is totally useless a scissors could cut them open. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddles Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 So its all their fault is it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1328845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Thanks for letting us know. Hope you can replace them with something good - there have been quite a few ladies bikes on here recently.To the poster who said 'no wonder your bikes are getting stolen' - whilst its true that combination locks aren't the most secure method, we all know that there are hierarchies of bike theft from opportunistic theft where unlocked bikes are taken on a whim, through to targeted ones and so it was useful to understand what was in play here (and probably some middle ground - ie not walking around with an angle grinder, but also not just opportunistic!)I also think that until bike theft is taken more seriously - both from a policing perspective (which given cuts will be difficult) but also and more relevant, from second hand trading platforms such as gumtree then moves to get people to use cycling as a more'primary' mode of transport will fail. I cycle to and from school, but as soon as i have to leave my bike in public anywhere i'm reluctant in case it or some component of it has disappeared when i get back. Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Sorry all, yes, was locked to a bikerack outside> Beauty shop. No CCTV covered that particular spot.> Was a normal combination lock in both cases. Thx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1329058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 goldilocks....just a thought....you could get a folding bike which you could take into your workplace and keep it safe inside? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1329396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I know, that is an option - but its not really work that i'm concerned about - more when i'm out and about going to things like kids parties, shopping, gyms etc. A folding bike would address this for now, though there are a limit as to how many places can accommodate folding bikes and they're also impractical to have with you when you go to places like supermarkets, but it would be nice to feel confident that you could return to it without components having been stripped off!Anyway - it seems like there aren't a group out there targeting kryptonite type D locks for now on a daily basis so will just stick with that. Mick Mac - hope you manage to get new bikes and sorry again to hear you had two stolen so close together it really is so annoying! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/222138-two-stolen-bikes-near-dulwich-library/#findComment-1329435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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