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Cyclist chains bike by wheel to fence – thieves leave wheel, steal bike


One unlucky cyclist in Swinton had their bike stolen by enterprising thieves.

The picture, posted to GMP Salford West’s Facebook page, shows what’s left of the bike on Boundary Road near Swinton train station.

Local police joked: “Probably not the best idea this cyclist had!”

Bike wheel lost Swinton train station

The post has already attracted over 20 shares since being published on Tuesday evening.

Police advice on how to beat thieves and mark your property is online here.

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