Two thieves steal e-bike in seconds using angle grinder at crowded Newcastle
Two men stole an e-bike in seconds using an angle grinder in broad daylight at Newcastle Baths.
A witness watched two men gather around an e-bike chained to a fence near Newcastle Baths on Saturday morning. The man carrying the fishing rod used an angle grinder to cut through the lock.
The other man had a prosthetic leg. The two men escaped within seconds with a bike worth between $1100 and $5500.
The theft happened in broad daylight with families and swimmers nearby. Nobody intervened due to the risk posed by the grinder.
Police are investigating multiple e-bike and bicycle thefts across Newcastle this year. They recommend owners use high-quality locks, park in busy well-lit spots, and store bikes inside when possible.
- $1,100 to $5,500
- Bike value
- Newcastle Baths fence
- Location
- Seconds
- Theft duration
Why it mattersPolice warn that thieves using power tools are stealing e-bikes in busy public places during daylight hours with little risk of intervention.
AustraliaE-bike owners in Newcastle and beyond are at risk of opportunistic theft. Police warning signals a rising trend of targeted stealing across the region.
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