gerry Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Our shed was locked with a padlock, but burgled last night. Two red boys bikes stolen, Wood Vale, on the nature trail. Please keep your valuables safe and secure. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdhu Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Have you reported it to the police? I ask because, I understand two bikes plus a tandem were found early on Friday morning. They had been dropped over the fence into the Horniman grounds. The bikes are with the police. Hope they're yours.Tom Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-537720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodo1 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hi I had my bike stolen from my front garden wed lunchtime on Melford Rd. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-537787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahew Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I recently put a note on here about getting wood vale residents together somehow. I have had lovely messages from some, and we are starting to meet, but I do wonder whether there is more merit in a residents group now. We could perhaps start talking to the horniman about improving security on the nature trail, and working together on improved fencing etc. The police will also visit to advise on specific security issues. And if any opportunistic burgulars are reading this for ideas, this road and the trail is now being closely watched by the police. You are more likely to get caught now than ever. so do us a favour, and don't steal our children's toys and bikes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-537842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninder Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks so much for these posts - that was our tandem. We're going to claim it tomorrow and hope it's not totally trashed. Such a mindless act - I assume riding a tandem was too complex for these idiots to work out so they had to dump it.I think we need to lobby the Horniman to increase security when the nature trail is closed - better burglar proof fencing and maybe some thick prickly planting could help deter opportunistic thieves. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-537923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thank you for your messages. The police are coming around and yes, they have found the two bikes, dumped on the nature trail. I think the bikes were too heavy to carry and with flat tyres, impossible to ride away, so thank you Tom for posting your message. I will collect them tomorrow. The East Dulwich Forum is brilliant.....Yes, Sara, let me know when a meeting is arranged to discuss security on the nature trail. Its never been an issue before, but I think its worth alerting the police that this is a vulnerable area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-537924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 The police have been very helpful and got the bikes back from Catford. Safer Neighbourhood team will be contacted regarding a visit to Wood Vale and security on the nature trail. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-538146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Excellent news that all the bikes have been re-united with their owners. Incidentally, who found them? The Horniman Garden keepers etc? Might be worth dropping them off a box of sweeties or something to say thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22954-shed-burgled-on-wood-vale/#findComment-538260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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