Vancouver woman steals bike back after seeing ad for it on Craigslist

[PoliticAverse]

When Kayla Smith’s stolen bike appeared for sale on Craigslist, the Vancouver bartender set up a viewing and “stole” it right back.

Ms. Smith was visiting a friend at the Olympic Village last Wednesday when her bike, which had been locked up outside, was taken. She filed a police report and wrote about the incident on Facebook.

The next morning, a friend called and said a similar bike was up for sale on Craigslist. Ms. Smith checked out the post and was certain the bike was hers.

The bike, which she’d purchased only four and a half months earlier and was worth more than $1,000, was available for only $300. Ms. Smith, in an interview, said she knew it wouldn’t last and immediately called to set up a meeting.

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[Jenoch]

1. I have heard of people finding their stolen stuff on Craigslist.

As I recall, some of them set up meets and got their stuff back. It sounds like it might be dangerous dealing with a thief.

I have never sold anything on Craigslist, but whenever I have purchased something, I make sure to meet in a public place for the protection of both buyer and seller.