Weymouth Chef's £4,000 E-Bike Stolen, Leaving Him Devastated and Unable to Focus

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Weymouth chef and restaurant owner Eric Tavernier has been left feeling "devastated" and "unable to focus" after his £4,000 electric bike was stolen from outside the B&Q store in the Jubilee Retail Park. The bike, a beige 2023 Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through, was left locked up but was stolen, with police suspecting that the thief left another stolen bike in its place. Mr. Tavernier, who runs Les Enfants Terribles, had been proud to use the bike for grocery shopping and to clear his head, and its theft has taken a significant toll on his mental health and focus.

Key Takeaways:

  • The stolen e-bike is a 2023 Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through, valued at approximately £4,000.
  • The bike was stolen from outside the B&Q store in the Jubilee Retail Park, leaving behind another stolen bike.
  • Police have identified a suspect but have been unable to recover the stolen bike.
  • Eric Tavernier is offering a £500 reward for the safe return of his bike.
  • The theft has left Mr. Tavernier feeling "devastated" and "unable to focus".
  • The bike was a significant part of the restaurant's green pledge and was used for grocery shopping and stress relief.
  • A suspect has been identified and is wanted by the police.

Statistics:

  • The value of the stolen e-bike: approximately £4,000.
  • The number of stolen bikes: two, with one left behind by the suspect.
  • The amount of the reward offered by Eric Tavernier: £500.
  • The number of police inquiries: actively being made into the theft.

Sources:

  • Weymouth and Portland Police: "Officers from Weymouth Neighbourhood Team have actively been making enquiries into the recent theft of an expensive e-bike outside B&Q in Weymouth which occurred on September 3."
  • Dorset Police: "Officers are carrying out enquiries into this incident and no arrests have been made."
  • Weymouth and Portland Police: "Unfortunately, despite following a few lines of enquiry we have been unable to recover the bike in question, but we have identified the suspect and are actively making enquiries to locate him."