Facebook marketplace bike buyer rode off on Corby test drive and didn't come back for phone
The sale of a high-valued bicycle via Facebook marketplace has ended with the theft of the bike after a man rode off on a test drive and didn't come back.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after the theft of the bicycle in Bruce Drive, Corby – on the Oakley Vale estate.
The theft happened between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, January 17, after the owner of the bike, who had advertised the bike for sale on Facebook marketplace, arranged to meet a potential buyer.
The man asked to take the bike for a short test ride and left his mobile phone with the owner of the bike as security. However, the potential buyer failed to return.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could assist them and are appealing for him or anyone who may recognise him to get in touch.
“Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
“Information can also be submitted online at https://orlo.uk/6hYjd and https://orlo.uk/TuHSG
“Please quote incident number 26000028585 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”