Community comes to aid of Chesterfield Just Eat and Deliveroo worker after bike stolen

Tristan Gell was using his bike in his Just Eat and Deliveroo jobs when it was taken in the Newbold area shortly before 8am on September 12.

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The theft means he is now out of work – but nearly £250 has been raised on this GoFundMe page to help Tristan buy a new bike.

Talking about the theft, he said: “I went into the Highfield Road One Stop shop to get myself a drink of water and I couldn’t lock my bike up as cars were parked where the stands were so I had to risk it for two minutes.

“I wouldn’t have thought on a Sunday morning that people would be thinking of taking a bike.

“I came out of the shop and the suspect had fled with my bike.

“He was caught on CCTV and Derbyshire police are looking into it.”

On the GoFundMe page, he said: “To everyone who has donated so far, honestly I appreciate it so much and any further donations will be much appreciated.

“Any money left after I have purchased my new bike I will be donating to Ashgate Hospicecare.”

Anyone with information about the theft should contact Derbyshire Constabulary.

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the contact form at www.derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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