Kent thief took e-bike for a test ride and never came back

by Alex Bowden Nov 4 2021

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Kent thief took e-bike for a test ride and never came back — ebike-herne-bay.jpg, by Kent Police

Cube Reaction Hybrid was taken from a property in Herne Bay last Monday

Kent Police are appealing for information after a teenager rode off on an e-bike after asking for a test ride from the would-be seller.

The 17-or-18-year-old arranged to view the Cube Reaction Hybrid at a property in the Broomfield Road area of Herne Bay on Monday October 25.

He arrived at about 8.30pm and asked the owner if he could test it out. The owner agreed, only for the suspect to ride away and never come back.

The suspect is described as approximately 5ft10in tall with short, dark hair, a black coat, black jeans and black trainers.

Anyone who has seen the bike, or has been offered it for sale, should ring 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/215748/21.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via the website.

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Alex Bowden

Alex has been editor of ebiketips since 2021, switching to a world with motors after seven years working on sister site road.cc, where he contributed news, reviews and the occasional feature. These days he combines his road riding with electric bike testing and a dash of ongoing cricket writing (his first book's due out in 2025).

3 comments

Dingaling 3 years 3 weeks ago

Security deposit being full purchase price. Unless the seller is bigger, tougher, meaner looking and rides with the potential buyer. It's a sad state of affairs these days but you can't trust strangers.

Ride On 3 years 3 weeks ago

People have been doing this with cars for years.

hirsute 3 years 3 weeks ago

Ninja cyclist !
Seems a bit naive not to have some security deposit for someone that young - or come back with your Dad.