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Motorbike Theft Leaves Edinburgh Man Feeling Disheartened as Police Response Fails to Meet Expectations
An Edinburgh bartender has expressed his frustration following the alleged theft of his motorbike from outside his home in Drylaw. Adrian Jieanu, 29, reported that he invested over £2,000 in his 2019 KTM Duke 125cc motorcycle, which was taken by two individuals wearing balaclavas.
The impact of the theft has been both financial and emotional for Jieanu. He described how the incident has affected his work and personal life, including his marriage. A particularly distressing moment for him occurred when the alleged thieves rode the stolen motorbike past his home the day after its disappearance, appearing to taunt him.
“I took a short video and called the police,” Jieanu recounted. However, after detailing the situation to the call operator, he was informed that patrol vehicles were on the way. He later received a phone call from police advising against chasing the thieves due to safety concerns, as the riders were not wearing helmets.
Jieanu expressed his disbelief at the situation, stating he found it hard to understand why the thieves were allowed to ride the stolen bike without being stopped, especially in his vicinity. He had provided police with video footage and information that his neighbour might possess CCTV of the theft.
Despite reassurances from the police, Jieanu stated he has not had any updates since his initial report. He visited Drylaw Police Station in person, where he received minimal information, leading him to feel that the police were not taking his case seriously.
“I felt, and I still feel, absolutely furious and completely helpless,” he said. “The police never took me seriously at all.”
Police Scotland confirmed that they received a report of a motorbike stolen from a street in Drylaw at around 5.40pm on April 8, 2026. Officers attended the scene and undertook various inquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage and following up on additional sightings. However, they reported that the bike has not been traced, and no one has been charged in connection with the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Should further information be received it will be assessed.”
Jieanu concluded by expressing his hope for a better response to such crimes in the future, advocating for increased seriousness in tackling theft and focusing on youth reform to prevent similar incidents from happening to others.
