Stolen Bike. Known Perpetrator. How to get Police to take some action?

[Sheffield_Tiger]

Just wondering if any of the members here who are on the force can give any advice.

We're getting frustrated by the fact that we have a 99% certainty that we know who stole a £1000 electric bike at the weekend. We have a name and address for them and a verifiable source for this information. The bike is very unusual and is not normally seen around. We have keys that will fit it and the serial number in the manual that should come with it, also the manufacturer has a record of the date of sale to us and the s/n

South Yorkshire Police promised to come and see us yesterday and didn't even bother turning up. Rung again and they reluctantly agreed to pop in today with a "we can't do anything about it though other than knock on the door and ask". But again, they never showed up.

"Hello sir, are you a bicycle thief". "No", "OK, thanks for your time, sorry to have troubled you"

Makes you wonder what is the point? I've already had to go up to sneak and peek at the property of a known violent criminal just served 180 hours for assault just to get information. Do I have to be violently beaten before police take action (probably against me for a breach of the peace or some nonsense like that)

Is there any way of prompting them into action because TWO DAYS ON THE TROT now they have promised to turn up and take details, copy of CCTV etc. And TOTALLY FAILED to do so.

Makes a nonsense of their poster

 

[Pale Rider]

No one, especially coppers, likes being told how to do their job.

I know that's not your intention, but it will be how it comes across to the police.

You need to use some psychology, even though you shouldn't have to.

The art is to find some way of conveying to the police what you want them to do, but making it appear as if it's their idea.

 

[toffee]

If you are not happy with their service to to you, have you made a complaint?

Derek

 

[Cuchilo]

When my friends bike was stolen ( see stolen bike forum ) He went into the police station and spoke to the officer in charge of the case . Gave his evidence as to the bikes where a bouts and said you can lift a finger to go and get my bike or you can lift a finger when i go and collect my bike with my friends . Its up to you .
While he agrees it isn't the way to go about things he got his bike back .

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

When my friends bike was stolen ( see stolen bike forum ) He went into the police station and spoke to the officer in charge of the case . Gave his evidence as to the bikes where a bouts and said you can lift a finger to go and get my bike or you can lift a finger when i go and collect my bike with my friends . Its up to you .
While he agrees it isn't the way to go about things he got his bike back .

One not insignificant problem being that this guy is a well built, physically fit person who has recently served 180 hours community service order for assault.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

How "bad" is this person? Do you share any mutual friends who you could trust to do some undercover work?

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

If you are not happy with their service to to you, have you made a complaint?

Derek

Well, that's a course of action. The problem being that it's very possible that this bike is there, on the premises, at the moment, but will not be soon after the charger is delivered. At which point the lead goes cold and the complaint is just a procedure

 

[Cuchilo]

One not insignificant problem being that this guy is a well built, physically fit person who has recently served 180 hours community service order for assault.

My friend had no intention of going to get the bike himself . He just gave the police the option on who they wanted to arrest and it worked out for him .

 

[GrumpyGregry]

No one, especially coppers, likes being told how to do their job.

I know that's not your intention, but it will be how it comes across to the police.

You need to use some psychology, even though you shouldn't have to.

The art is to find some way of conveying to the police what you want them to do, but making it appear as if it's their idea.

Whilst I have no doubt you are right, one thing...

It is a disgrace that what you have described is the case

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I fear the poster shot is bang on, seems to communicate a message of "it is up to you to stop your precious bike from getting nicked because we are going to do nothing about it."

 

[Levo-Lon]

Get a mate to twat you on the nose...say it was him and he stole your bike...

Or just say you think he has a gun..that will have about 50 coppers there in about 90seconds..lol

bloody joke isn't it...

 

[Slioch]

Or just say you think he has a gun..that will have about 50 coppers there in about 90seconds..lol

bloody joke isn't it...

...or just tell the Filth that you suspect he posted an Islamophobic tweet on twatter, and they'll be round there within the hour.

 

[Tin Pot]

So, like the time my iPhone was stolen and I took the police to the exact GPS location of my iPhone and we stood outside the thieves house because "if we knock on the door, it will kick off."?

Yeah, I know how you feel.

Like the time I was arrested having done nothing wrong - proven unequivocally by video footage, and apologised for - simply on London Underground Staff say so?

Yeah, I know how you feel.

Like the time I was unlawfully cuffed and detained in the gym of a police station under"threat of arrest" because having arranged to accompany a girl to a police station, agreed time etc with officers, because she was in fear of her father - only to be attacked by said father in the station?

Yeah, I know how you feel.

Like the time I called the police because a gang of twelve youths was chasing me and my girlfriend through the estates of Romford, only to be told "deal with it"?

Yeah I know how you feel.

Like the time I was assaulted in the street nearby, walked into an empty police station, eventually phoned 999 as there was no one there only to be told "we don't believe you." And hung up?

Yeah I know how you feel.

There are also good police officers in the Met, I hear.

 

[derrick]

Just wondering if any of the members here who are on the force can give any advice.

We're getting frustrated by the fact that we have a 99% certainty that we know who stole a £1000 electric bike at the weekend. We have a name and address for them and a verifiable source for this information. The bike is very unusual and is not normally seen around. We have keys that will fit it and the serial number in the manual that should come with it, also the manufacturer has a record of the date of sale to us and the s/n

South Yorkshire Police promised to come and see us yesterday and didn't even bother turning up. Rung again and they reluctantly agreed to pop in today with a "we can't do anything about it though other than knock on the door and ask". But again, they never showed up.

"Hello sir, are you a bicycle thief". "No", "OK, thanks for your time, sorry to have troubled you"

Makes you wonder what is the point? I've already had to go up to sneak and peek at the property of a known violent criminal just served 180 hours for assault just to get information. Do I have to be violently beaten before police take action (probably against me for a breach of the peace or some nonsense like that)

Is there any way of prompting them into action because TWO DAYS ON THE TROT now they have promised to turn up and take details, copy of CCTV etc. And TOTALLY FAILED to do so.

Makes a nonsense of their poster

If you are not happy with the way the police perform. Contact the police complaints commision. I did and i got a result.
https://secure.met.police.uk/complaints/

 

[PhilDawson8270]

If you are not happy with the way the police perform. Contact the police complaints commision. I did and i got a result.
https://secure.met.police.uk/complaints/

I'd agree with this, but probably after trying to get the police to deal with the issue.

While their behaviour warrants a complaint, it won't get the bike back.