Phone snatched by a scrote on a bike
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Last night I had my phone snatched while I was walking my dog in the park. It's unlit and I didn't notice him until he was on me. I was more stunned than anything else. Relatively calmly I wished him "good luck with this" (seriously!?) and gave chase. I'd recommend some shorter intervals and some strength work - he was easy to catch even for a guy who hasn't run since his knees borked in 2010. I dragged him off the bike and pulled him to the ground 'with enthusiasm'. I had him face down with his head and shoulders pinned. He was bucking and arms were flailing around and amongst the indecipherable gangsta speak I could make out 'shank you'. I lost my bottle and pushed him away to create space. He scrambled up and ran out of the park.
I changed my mind and ran after him, slowing down for a moment to eyeball the two lads he'd shouted to by the exit of the park. Only one was in my way and fortunately he looked like he thought better of it and I ran past him onto the street. About 1/4 mile later I remembered that I'm walking my dog! I turn around and he's running about 10m behind me. He walks off the lead anyway so we're OK.
The scrote could also do with adding in some zone 2 work because his endurance is weak too. He had a 30m headstart but was losing ground. The streets are nice and long here so he couldn't quickly disappear. He rounded a corner and I knew I was going to catch him. I figured by I did he'd be exhausted and it'd be quite easy to deal with. Unfortunately that's when my dog decided he needed to poo. I couldn't run across roads and leave him so I lost 30 seconds and he'd got away out of sight.
I got 'his' bike though. That'll be dropped at the police station later today. I've lost my phone (and all the Trans Am photos and videos too - no backups!) but hopefully somebody else will get their stolen bike back.
Stay safe out there folks.
I changed my mind and ran after him, slowing down for a moment to eyeball the two lads he'd shouted to by the exit of the park. Only one was in my way and fortunately he looked like he thought better of it and I ran past him onto the street. About 1/4 mile later I remembered that I'm walking my dog! I turn around and he's running about 10m behind me. He walks off the lead anyway so we're OK.
The scrote could also do with adding in some zone 2 work because his endurance is weak too. He had a 30m headstart but was losing ground. The streets are nice and long here so he couldn't quickly disappear. He rounded a corner and I knew I was going to catch him. I figured by I did he'd be exhausted and it'd be quite easy to deal with. Unfortunately that's when my dog decided he needed to poo. I couldn't run across roads and leave him so I lost 30 seconds and he'd got away out of sight.
I got 'his' bike though. That'll be dropped at the police station later today. I've lost my phone (and all the Trans Am photos and videos too - no backups!) but hopefully somebody else will get their stolen bike back.
Stay safe out there folks.
Well done Gruffy. The only bit missing from your story is where you gave him a damned good kicking for his troubles and got your phone back.
Sorry to read it. Well done on doing what you did. Be interesting to hear what the police day (I'll put a tenner on the fact that it goes absolutely nowhere. No, sod that, make it several thousand.)
Sorry to read it. Well done on doing what you did. Be interesting to hear what the police day (I'll put a tenner on the fact that it goes absolutely nowhere. No, sod that, make it several thousand.)
Good work 
I'd always be worried the scrote would pull a knife despite me being pretty sure I'd be able to catch them up. I'd rather lose my old iPhone 5 than end up with a stab wound or worse. real shame about the photos though
Take care
I'd always be worried the scrote would pull a knife despite me being pretty sure I'd be able to catch them up. I'd rather lose my old iPhone 5 than end up with a stab wound or worse. real shame about the photos though
Take care
Edited by lufbramatt on Tuesday 8th January 10:21
I'm glad he suffered and hope it might've spooked him but I wouldn't advocate 'having a go'. If there's more than one or if there's danger of a knife involved then I'd actively encourage anybody to let it go. Only a few hours earlier I was reading the news about the Guildford train stabbing. It's not like the past when it was just punches and kicks. There are too many gutless scrotes out there who think nothing of flashing a knife around.
).I wasn't paying much attention at the time and Scruff was probably elsehwere in the park investigating some lamp post or patch of fox piss. He was down, back up and off out of the park all in a fairly short space of time. Scruff would normally be barking away but I wasn't conscious of it.
The_Jackal said:
Beat me to it, the trick is to "accidentally" fall in a certain way that an unfortunate injury befalls this young victim of society.
I used to fight san shou in my early 20s and the training then was to throw your opponent and land on them in a way that maximises damage, despite it being less efficient for points. Always considered better to remove the judges scorecard from the process if you could.lufbramatt said:
What park was this if you don’t mind me asking? I noticed by your Strava feed that I think you’re based close to my brother in law so will give them a heads up if you are
Warwick Gardens, Peckham. Scrote came from the east and eventually ran back that way.HTP99 said:
If the bike isn't reunited with the rightful owner, do you get it after a time as you "found it"?
I've checked the frame number against the stolen bike register. No hits. The police know that I have it and I'm told they'll be in touch with somewhere to drop it off for forensics to have a look at (not holding my breath) but I've not heard from them yet. I've posted it around on social media. If nothing comes of it and the police fail to take it then after a while I'll just donate it to a charity. 
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