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Bought something that turned out to be stolen: who owns it now, and what to do next

Bought something that turned out to be stolen: who owns it now, and what to do next

Nadeesha Vithanage
Nadeesha Vithanage
October 30, 2026
A few weeks ago you bought a bike on Marketplace. The price was good, the seller was friendly, and you’ve been riding it to work ever since. Then a post appears in your local community group. Someone’s bike was taken from their front verandah last month, and the photo in the post is your bike. […]

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