While they’re busy loading your bike, hop into their driver’s seat. If you’re lucky, maybe they left the keys in the ignition, free car! If not, either surprise the fuck out of them and ask “Where are we going?”, or call the law, or just beat the shit out of them, your choice.
I had my bike stolen and saw someone riding it the next day. I chased him down and grabbed my bike and cops showed up and handled the situation, but it was a dumb idea because I had no idea what state of mind the guy was in and if he was carrying any weapons.
I always found it weird bicycles don’t have proper lockers for them.
I bought a folding lock.
Nothing is impregnable but this is pretty tough.
https://www.abus.com/int/Consumer/Bicycle-locks/Folding-Locks/BORDO-6000K
I caught a bike thief taking one of my roommates’ bikes from the side of our house. He dropped it and walked quickly toward the street. I chased him down and he made some excuse, “oh I thought this was my house” or something. I said, “Ok I trust you.” and let him.
Years later I wish I had hit him
You really dont.
At the point where he is leaving, unarmed and off the property. You’re pretty much 100% in the wrong and in this day and age catching an assault charge means you’re disadvantaged heavily for the rest of your adult life.
You let a petty theif get away with some petty shit for your own good.
