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Danneaux

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2013, 08:41:34 pm »
Oh! Relief! Joy!

What wonderful news, Chris! Couldn't be better!

You did all the right things -- and so did others -- and every bit paid off.

So very happy for you; thanks so much for sharing the happy conclusion.

All the best,

Dan.
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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #16 on: March 20, 2013, 09:01:33 pm »
Good News indeed !  - I wonder if there were any other Thorns to be found in the bushes?
 

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2013, 09:56:49 pm »
Result! Very happy for you. Good stuff!

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2013, 09:57:48 pm »
Totally tops! Happy riding - just in time for Spring!

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2013, 10:04:04 pm »
Glad you got it back, This has reminded me to take some up to date pics of my Thorn unloaded and clean

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #20 on: March 21, 2013, 07:01:13 am »
Fantastic news! Very happy you got it back. Wondering what the thief was thinking, I guess they weren't specifically looking for a bike but just took it because it was there and got nervous later.

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #21 on: March 21, 2013, 07:05:38 am »
Really pleased for you. I am sure it will be getting a good clean and maybe even a shinny new lock!

Andy

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #22 on: March 21, 2013, 08:14:20 am »
It's certainly motivated me to give it a bit of TLC.

The police suggested they likely stole it initially with intentions of selling it, but then probably chose to dump it after realising it was quite a specialist bike, thus being quite easy to spot if stolen.

They've told me a few more details now - apparently it was dumped in bushes near a big estate called Swan Court approximately 1 or 2 miles away, so not even that far from home.

Interestingly they also said that its a very low crime area for bicycles - apparently only four bikes (including my own) have been stolen since 2009.

Anyway, thanks again for all your help and kind words. Maybe I'll pop some pictures up of it down the line once I give it a clean up.





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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #23 on: March 21, 2013, 09:30:09 am »
Congrats from me too. I had my fingers and toes crossed for you. And it worked!
What a storey to tell. Every bike has history and this little adventure will only add to its cred.

Always interested to hear what the police say on these matters.

Pictures please. With a happy owner?
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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #24 on: March 21, 2013, 03:08:07 pm »
Not that I'm a cynic as far as the police are concerned but for - its a low crime area for bike thefts, only 4 reported in the last 4 years read - lots of bikes get stolen but nobody bothers to report it because the police never do anything to find them.

Credit where credit is due they got your bike back to you.

Andy

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« Reply #25 on: March 22, 2013, 08:26:40 am »
This is some very good news  :)

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2013, 02:42:25 am »
Hi chaps,

Good news!
I'd assumed it was long gone by now; however we've just received a call from the police. It's been found! Hurrah!
For once, a bit of good luck. A great thorn bike has not been lost. Thanks for all your support.

Chris
As one who followed your remarkable journey and excellent journal, this is great news Chris.
A friend here in Australia recently had a similar near theft experience of his Thorn Nomad which he'd ridden from Somerset to Singapore.
A burglar used an old bike to cycle to his house, broke in, stole stuff including his wife's new touring bike but left the Thorn (and the old bike) behind.
Presumably they used the stolen bike as the getaway vehicle.
regards Graham Smith
Canberra

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2013, 05:48:30 am »
Hey, what great news for you, Chris!  So rarely happens that a stolen bike gets recovered. Enjoy the new lease on life on 2 wheels!

John

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2013, 08:13:10 am »
Great news and a timely reminder to keep a few up to date photos.

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Re: *** URGENT Stolen Thorn Sherpa, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Can you help? ***
« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2013, 08:29:19 am »
"Presumably they used the stolen bike as the getaway vehicle.
regards Graham Smith
Canberra"

Probably one of the few times in life when the carrying capacity of a Sherpa is a detriment!