Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Repaying a man’s honesty
Cyclist sets up crowdfunder after stolen bike is returned
A CYCLIST is hoping to help a man who was duped into purchasing his stolen bike.
Scott Glashan’s Voodoo Wazzoo bike was swiped from his home on Thurso Gardens in April.
The 25-year-old took to social media to try to find the bike and, almost two months after the theft, a local man came forward after realising he had bought it without knowing its origins.
After thanking the man for his honesty in handing back the bike, Scott realised that he would be without transportation and so decided he would try to return the favour.
He said: “The bike was found at the tail-end of last month.
“The guy who bought it had been scrolling through Facebook and found my post regarding the theft.
“The buyer then contacted me privately.
“Once I told him the serial number he returned the bike the following day.
“I’m gutted for him that someone has cheated him.
“With the value of his bike and the cash he’s paid I reckon he’s lost over £400.”
Scott said he had given the man £100 as a reward for returning the bike before deciding he wanted to go further.
He added: “Unfortunately there was a bit of damage to the bike, the brakes weren’t in great condition and the shock absorbers were leaking but I’m still delighted to get it back.
“I just really appreciated this person’s honesty and once I heard his story I wanted to see if I could go further and help recoup some more of the cash to help him buy a new bike.
“In times like this it’s good to see people doing the right thing.
“Hopefully we can raise some cash to help him buy a new bike.”
To donate search for “Stolen Bike Help” on gofundme.com