Sydney Delivery Riders Hit by E-Bike Theft Wave

0:00It's April 5th, I'm Cory with the story. This is Sydney News Today, driven by AI. Delivery riders and Sydney are facing a nasty wave of e-bike and scooter thefts, with at least three riders hit in recent weeks and over 10 social. Media posts flagging more. These bikes cost around $1,200 to $1,700 each, and thieves are striking fast when riders dash inside for. Delivery's This week, police confirmed similar thefts happening daily in spots like Zetland and Marubra. Riders report getting targeted multiple times. One guy lost his second bike in just months, while others vanished in under three minutes, even with. The owner nearby. These part-time workers, many international students scraping by on tight budgets, are gutted. Losing a bike means blowing hundreds on repairs or rentals, plus snacks and gear gone. Losing their monthly expense is hard after rent and food. One smart move paid off, though. A rider tracked his stolen bike with an air tag, finding a dump near a park and recovered

1:04from the station, though. Damaged and missing parts. Police are probing the Zetland cases and urging everyone to lock up, kill the power, and note serial numbers for better recovery odds. Riders got to stay vigilant out there, especially in busy delivery zones, as cops hunt for leads and these brazing grabs keep popping up across the city.