Bike Description
Saracen Mantra Pro Custom Build. 27.5 wheels (Value ~£1400) Rockshox- Reba Motion control solo air 120. Bottle cage on down tube. Rear pannier carrier. Had race number "64" attached to front handlebars.Theft Description
From High St' Manchester, o/s Arndale Centre. Between 14-00 - 16-30. Bike cable locked to silver arch bike rack. Parked with other bikes. Broad daylight, busy street,Recovery Description
Many thanks indeed to the very public-spirited and vigilant individual who spotted my bike on this site - and also noticed it for sale on Face Book Marketplace. Greater Manchester Police (City centre division) notified and within 5 days (including the busy Christmas weekend) - an operation (involving 5 Officers) had been mounted to recover the bike. The "seller" was arrested at scene - and 2 additional stolen bikes identified at his address ! - So significant criminality uncovered - as well as a valuable bike being restored to its rightful owner. Huge thanks indeed to everyone involved.