Cheek of a thief (From York Press)

Cheek of a thief

10:04am Wednesday 22nd February 2012 in Letters

THANKS to the bike thief who stole my bike that was locked to the cycle rack outside of St William’s College on February 6.

The following Monday, I walked into town for my daily pint at the Cross Keys, Goodramgate. Looking out of the window, I nearly spluttered my pint down in one go as I was staring at my bike. It was parked alongside the cycle racks.

I thought my old brain was playing tricks again, thinking I had locked it in the wrong place.

Alas, when inspecting my bike, I found it unlocked and badly damaged and dumped back near to where I had left it. Well, thanks again bike thief – I’d had my bike for many years and it was dear to me, having travelled many adventurous miles.

The quote for repairs was more than £100. As a pensioner, no way was this possible to afford.

Just one thing, bike thief: why did you bring it back and dump it near where it was stolen?

Was it a twist of conscience? I doubt it.

D James, Huntington Road, York.