Armed bicycle robbery sparks police drama in Exeter

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Armed bicycle robbery sparks police drama in Exeter

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https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/armed-bicycle-robbery-sparks-police-2971942

An armed bicycle - now that really would be a game-changer. What weaponry do you fancy?
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ChrisButch wrote:What weaponry do you fancy?

Vickers or Bianchi?
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gaz wrote:
ChrisButch wrote:What weaponry do you fancy?

Vickers or Bianchi?


A few years ago I was involved in launching a bike brand. An 'invented' name was found and searches were made online to verify originality. Unfortunately the pc used was set to child-safe parameters and didn't pick up the name as a manufacturer of firearms which was deemed wholly unacceptable and letters were hastily rearranged! :oops:

As for weaponry on a bike, I think a diamond tipped glove on a side arm (scuse the pun) to run a line of scratches down the paintwork of any close passers.
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peetee wrote: Unfortunately the pc used was set to child-safe parameters and didn't pick up the name as a manufacturer of firearms which was deemed wholly unacceptable and letters were hastily rearranged! :oops:


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ChrisButch wrote: What weaponry do you fancy?
4.5Mk8 :D
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNBR_45-55_mk8.php
Some errors in the info, but it's ok generally.

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