Black Surly Straggler stolen in Cannington near Perth

[mpepperdine]

Just wondering if anyone has any leads or could keep an eye out.

Bike is a black Surly Straggler with 2 bottle cages, front and back rack, and drop bars.

It was stolen from the railings under the footbridge outside Portal Escape Gaming Lounge in Cannington near Perth.

Thanks

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Cannot get over how angry I am, I was literally about to start a cycle tour from Perth to Darwin the next morning.

[mpepperdine]

Photo of the bike, minus all the luggage of course

https://imgur.com/x9CZKRb

[Scott_C]

Photo of the bike, minus all the luggage of course

https://imgur.com/x9CZKRb

Did it still have the same tyres as in the photo? I saw a similar looking bike at a homeless camp in East Perth this afternoon but it had white tyres.

[mpepperdine]

Yeah, same tyres, although they look a bit whiter in real life now they’ve been cleaned.

Where abouts is the camp? I suspect having both a front and rear rack makes it stand out

[Scott_C]

Yeah, same tyres, although they look a bit whiter in real life now they’ve been cleaned.

Where abouts is the camp? I suspect having both a front and rear rack makes it stand out

It was probably not your bike as the tyres had white tread.

The homeless camp is at the city end of the Public Transport Centre carpark in the area behind the hydrant booster in this Streetview image:
https://www.google.com/maps/(AT)-31.945032 ... 312!8i6656

The approximate street address is 101 Summers St in East Perth

[mpepperdine]

Ah ok, thanks anyway!

[Curtbag]

Just wondering if anyone has any leads or could keep an eye out.

Bike is a black Surly Straggler with 2 bottle cages, front and back rack, and drop bars.

It was stolen from the railings under the footbridge outside Portal Escape Gaming Lounge in Cannington near Perth.

Thanks

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Cannot get over how angry I am, I was literally about to start a cycle tour from Perth to Darwin the next morning.

I have info for you but don't know how this site works or if you can direct message people. Either way, report it to the police and watch the classifieds closely. It may already be gone, but it was listed this morning on Facebook. I can give you way better info but don't feel comfortable posting it public.

[AUbicycles]

@Curtbag - with your first post published, you can now send a direct message.

[fixed]

Sighted on Facebook Marketplace
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 647674876/
Being sold/fenced by https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012216270677
Go to the cops

[wicksey]

Sighted on Facebook Marketplace
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 647674876/
Being sold/fenced by https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012216270677
Go to the cops

Yep, sent them a PM earlier today.

[fixed]

Just checked fifteen minutes ago, the seller/fence removed the item.

[mpepperdine]

Thanks guys, been in touch with the cops last few days since I saw it on Monday. I’ve given them case number + proof that’s it’s mine, and they said they were going to send people out to try to recover it around Wednesday sort of time.

It’s a bit disconcerting that the listing has been removed in the last 12 hours or so after being up all week, so I hope that’s police-related, rather than that’s it’s been sold, or the thief has just taken it down out of fear of being caught.

I’m surprised it didn’t sell straight away when it was listed on Monday/Tuesday tbh. It’s being sold for $700 when it’s in almost perfect condition and was closer to $4000 new.

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It’s goibg to be so unbelievably infuriating if I don’t end up getting it back, especially after being so close with seeing it listed again and seeing the scum selling it.

I’m amazed it’s actually popped up again, I would’ve thought it would be sold for parts or sold anonymously off the internet. Unreal stupidity to sell it on Facebook with your profile attached, right nearby where it was stolen from in the first place.

[10speedsemiracer]

Unreal stupidity to sell it on Facebook with your profile attached, right nearby where it was stolen from in the first place.

Fairly sure dirty little bike thieves aren't known for the large quantities of IQ. Hope you get the bike back.

[fixed]

Shout out to Cycles Bespoke in Ashfield, they put up a post on Thursday on their Facebook page saying the FB marketplace advert didnt look "quite right"
https://www.facebook.com/cyclbspk/posts ... 20661609:0
Hope you get your rad bike back

[mpepperdine]

Did anyone who messaged the guy get a reply back? Address etc?

The police haven’t done anything in the 10 days since I contacted them which was really annoying since I gave them proof who was selling it and proof that it was my bike. Escpecially considering that they said they would send people out to try and recover it the day after I called.

So disheartening being this close to getting it back and failing. I wish it’d disappeared for good rather than popping up months later.

[fixed]

Sorry, no I didnt

[twowheels]

I wish it’d disappeared for good rather than popping up months later.

Your wish may now be fulfilled.