A nearly-new bike that appears to have been dumped on the banks of the River Great Ouse has been found and now a local man is trying to reunite it with its owner.
Joel Grant-Jones was working as part of the safety boat team at a rowing event last weekend (Sunday). He spotted the bike and thought it was unusual that a nearly-new bike had been left there for some time.
“Whilst patrolling the river, I noticed a nearly new blue Carrera mountain bike, which had been sitting in one spot by the river all of that morning,” Joel told the Bedford Independent.
“After a few hours of driving the safety boat up and down, I noticed that it was still there, unlocked. On inspection, it just looked like it had been dumped in a rush.”
Joel has reported the bike to Bedfordshire Police on 101 who said they would check to see if it had been reported as stolen. In the meantime, Joel has stored it in a safe place.
Joel says the bike is a suitable size to suit a child approximately 12-16 years old. Getting it back to its owner has become somewhat of a personal mission for him.
“I’ve been the victim of so many bike thefts, I’ve lost count. Each one hurts,” he added. “I would love to reunite this bike with the owner.”
If you think this bike may belong to you or your child, please email news@bedfordindependent.co.uk and we’ll put you in touch with Joel.
You will have to prove the bike is yours before you can collect it.
Bedford Independent has contacted Bedfordshire Police.
