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Bristol cyclists finding their own stolen bikes
Cyclists say they have resorted to "dangerous" methods to find and take back their own stolen bikes.
They claim it’s the only realistic way of finding their bike, because the number of offenders being charged is low.
Avon and Somerset Police advised against people taking action themselves, saying it could put them at risk and harm a police investigation.
The BBC’s Francesca Osborne met some of those who have done it.
Picture: Fiona Ryalls.
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