Whilst out on my errands today in Bath with Wifeage™, I happened to catch sight of my pushbike, the one I had stolen from outside our first floor apartment recently. It was being ridden by a young scrotum wearing the usual indiscriminate dark blue padded jacket with the hood up. It was also wearing a dark blue beanie hat. The little tyke was soon out of running distance, however, this still put a spring in my step. Wifeage™ and I were a mere five minutes walk away from where we presently live. The present 'owner' of my pushbike could clearly be seen riding around a car park nearby, perhaps looking for an opportunist car stereo to pilfer or some other such prize for its magpie-type thieving little mitts.
Not five minutes later, we saw two members of the local constabulary. I took this opportunity to ask what the most appropriate procedure would be if I were to chance upon my bike again in such a way, asking if I were obliged to simply take back my rightful property, and the good news is that I am of course obliged to do just that, using any reasonable means necessary. When asked to clarify 'reasonable means', this was elaborated to include 'self-defence' in the event of being attacked, but clearly not 'punching out the lights' of the rider to start with. I was also advised to telephone the station where I reported my bike as stolen at the next available opportunity, preferably there and then, to clear the matter up, in the (unlikely) event that the bike had been bought in good faith by its present 'owner'.
I can see this leading to a bit of fun, dear readers.
Have a great week, one and all.
Rachael.... ♥
Not five minutes later, we saw two members of the local constabulary. I took this opportunity to ask what the most appropriate procedure would be if I were to chance upon my bike again in such a way, asking if I were obliged to simply take back my rightful property, and the good news is that I am of course obliged to do just that, using any reasonable means necessary. When asked to clarify 'reasonable means', this was elaborated to include 'self-defence' in the event of being attacked, but clearly not 'punching out the lights' of the rider to start with. I was also advised to telephone the station where I reported my bike as stolen at the next available opportunity, preferably there and then, to clear the matter up, in the (unlikely) event that the bike had been bought in good faith by its present 'owner'.
I can see this leading to a bit of fun, dear readers.
Have a great week, one and all.
Rachael.... ♥
