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Theft victims decide to take the lead and trap the thugs using their own means. Is this practice legal? Response elements.
More and more victims of theft trap their thief. In one video, a woman poses as an interested buyer. In front of her, the thief makes her try her own bike, stolen a few days earlier. The police were waiting for their signal to arrest the individual. In Lille (North)it was the police themselves who encouraged two merchants to contact the alleged thief of one of their bicycles.
He was found via an advertisement on the Internet. Despite the evidence, they had to continue the investigations on their own. A few blocks from their store, they find their bike. The police arrive in time to arrest the suspected thief.
Doing justice
According to the authorities, the risk is under control. Theoretically, the police have the right to investigate under a false identity. But in practice, it is exceptional. The police recommend warning them before any meeting with a suspected thief.
However, some victims do without their presence. Mohammed Kharratvictim of helmet theft, says he did not even file a complaint. According to him, the procedure is inefficient and too slow. He will meet the seller alone. This mission was accomplished smoothly. The hosting platforms reject all responsibility and do not carry out any ownership checks.