Thanks for your kind words guys. And I really mean it. It sure was FUN, but a bit scary at the same time.
I've found out after the event he is a really bad guy. For someone aged 22 he has been in and out of jail quite a lot!
Haha, I'm fine but still limping around with a sore archilles tendon, It will be OK in a day or two I'm sure.
Stijn, the bike wasn't that valuable (USD$2,000 or $3,000) but I really hate being ripped off, and this guy was caught in the act so he was going to pay big time.
PWD The fact he is in jail for a couple of weeks then video link from prison there may be more to the situation that I have been told. Probably on bail already for something bad.
Captain, the chime setup is a bit like a doorway chime you may see in a shop but the chime itself only rings in the house not the garage this is it here
https://www.swann.com/au/swhom-drivea
Flatbutt. I think she enjoyed the drama, or the success of it. She was still on the phone to the police dispatcher when the police arrived. She said it was pretty funny to say "OMF they are coming back this way again, Bill's just a few meters behind him..."
Jeff we are allowed guns but have strict laws. No guns for this sort of situation. A one on one fists and boots fight in the street is fine as long as "I'm defending myself at the time."
The police were very pleased to have the guy and good evidence against him as they usually just have phone calls the next day about things having been stolen, so it cuts back in their workload,