Bike Theft with Electric Saw 07/13/2022 8:06 PM

My Lectric XP Lite bike was stolen on 07/13/2022 at 8:06 PM on Yerba Buena Lane just north of Mission St. in San Francisco, CA.
8:06 PM Bike alarm caught people’s attention enough for someone to take this video. I lock the bike lock upside down so that you can't drill through the actual lock (an even faster method than this saw nonsense). The bike needs a key to start, so he hasn’t gotten very far.
8:41 PM I learn of the theft as I'm leaving Tropisueno restaurant's patio (the music was too loud for me to hear the bike alarm or saw). The employee that took the video shared it with me.
9:01 PM I saw the guy struggling to pedal the 40+ lb. bike on 5th St up to Market St then I lost him either on Eddy or Cyril Magnin. I call 911 as I was instructed by non-emergency to do if I saw him/the bike again.
10:45 PM After filing report at TL station I saw the guy again! McAlister towards Market. He was riding so slow I ran across the street, got in front of him, and grabbed onto the front basket. He tried to get me to let go of the bike. His “girlfriend” got involved, trying to pry my hands off the front bike basket. I asked for help from a passing couple, but they were understandably overwhelmed. The thief and his girlfriend rode off towards Market (she's on a black razor scooter). The cops showed up quick for this call as it's now considered assault, although I am fine. But seriously, the guy is just riding around the TL. I bet he can't sell the bike because he doesn't have the key to start it.
Case No. 220463858 bike theft
Case No. 220463961 assault
Person
Top: Black hoodie, Bottom: Light gray baggy pants, Age: Late 20s early 30s, Sex: M, Race: White, Physical Build: Thin
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[@chartchaser]

If I catch somebody stealing my bike like this, it's over for them.

[@AnhPham-ep6cf]

Maybe it's over for YOU, since thieves can carry a ton of other weapons, e.g. knives, guns, razors,... and you have absolutely zero, meaning you already lost half the battle. They're always ready to land in jail, but with your current job, house, family, ARE YOU? Risking your life over a loss of an asset which you can get a replacement in the future, with the thought of teaching someone a lesson is not the correct way in these situations.

[@bosthebozo5273]

Mace gang, hose is ass down, kick him in the nuts and call the police

[@ericdvorak7030]

@@AnhPham-ep6cf sounds like you’re thief or at least part of the reason Walmarts and Targets are closing because people just walk in grab all they can carry and walk out without anyone doing anything about it. Stealing my bike will earn you a crack to the back of the head you never saw coming, I’m also a conceal carry licensee holder so fight back and you earned a funeral.

[@StreetNews215]

Not worth the risk that's most likely a 500w e bike at that. Just take the loss and build a faster bike for a cheaper price.

[@ClawsoftheLion]

​@@AnhPham-ep6cfBut if you kill them they will stop coming.

[@CynthiaPulver]

I don't know who's worse, the POS thief or the bystanders watching!

[@Shield954]

It's too dangerous for bystanders to approach a criminal. All they can do is call the police.

[@nazismomsrhos]

Yes and get attacked with a power tool 🙄

[@cadcad-jm3pf]

@@Shield954 that's the pussified state of society we live in. Afraid of a 17 year old kid stealing a bike. Try this trick in Vietnam, Ukraine, Indonesia, Poland or any other country that isn't US or Western Europe. You will be lying face down getting punched by a few people before you know it.

[@jdubw30]

​@@Shield954coward.

[@Cedar23]

​@@Shield954 cpuld atleast scare the crinimal off tho like gee

[@unlisted773]

That's a pepper spray moment if I've ever seen one.

[@jessandson8757]

literally purchasing pepper spray right now while watching this video, when I just placed my order of the bike hahah

[@pokiblue5870]

@@jessandson8757little tips from me, i owned e bike and e scooter for 4 years and never had issue. Make sure to register your e bike/ scooter at your local police office and they will give you a sticker so thief will know it’s registered making it harder to sell, have a gps tracker or apple tag inside the frame very well hidden, for e scooter inside the front stem. have 2x U lock and 1 folding lock. Make sure to lock the dash system with you phone, many brands offer this. Some e bike requires a key to unlock the system too. If you have e bike, make sure to remove the battery. Dont park ur bike overnight at a place. Make sure you shop quick. Anyway with all those tricks they will go to the next bike.

[@M0DFATH3R]

Thanks for the reminder of things to add to cart

[@Lol-ro7dg]

Pepper spray is illegal in the uk😔

[@adamm3492]

Exacto thought, give everybody spray better than jail for murder

[@darith27]

Make a citizen's arrest and stand up for each other instead of just only recording!!! 😡😡😡

[@flacko.198]

dumbest thing i ever heard. approaching criminals trying to arrest them as a citizen is the easiest way to get ur shit rocked or worse

[@Jake_4021]

Yeah let’s try stop the armed criminal with a angle grinder that clearly doesn’t care about the law for a random persons bike

[@untrashentertainment896]

Citizens arrest RAHHHH TEXAS💀💀🏈🦅🦅

[@p-mac5969]

@@Jake_4021🐈🐈🐈🐈

[@p-mac5969]

@@Jake_4021if you’re scared of someome holding a grinder… turn in your man card

[@Whatdidyousay808]

Guy looks like he would topple over if the wind picked up and nobody does anything lol.

[@brianwilson3133]

Just love how everyone stands around and does nothing.

[@knoxl7]

This is why you invest in an AirTag and attach it somewhere that it is not visible. Then steal it back later with the cops.

[@OgglyGoogly]

You can scan for airtags

[@zali6370]

@@OgglyGoogly these criminals are too dumb for that

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

Airtags arent that reliable

[@snowfalleon7629]

cops that wont necessarily help.

[@transcendedsounds4713]

thinking the cops are gonna help you get your bike back antwhere outside of a county with more than 10k people in it lmaoooo

[@Nomnomonurface]

Hope they have a tracker on the bike.

[@steplaland]

I put 3 of them locks on mine. Will keep them there long enough for me or cops to arrive.

[@mawarco7399]

same 1 chain 1 dlock and 2 cable

[@manoz6194]

Use a litelok or 2, angle grinder resistant, you need more than one disc to cut it

[@samismith8752]

@@manoz6194 Yeah, it's pretty simple: Litelok locked Sheldon Brown style, 10+mm chain, mini ulock on front wheel.

[@gyokyo]

What a free country. Literally, free for all.

[@onefreelife]

The people watching this happen without taking action or calling the police are as bad as the criminal

[@020hectare]

I would come in like bruce lee.. 😂

[@yodaone1574]

WouuuaaaaaaaatTAAAAAAAAAAAAA🤣

[@frankperdue6585]

⁠hell yeah!!!!! I got an XP 3.0 and I’d hope you’d lay some Bruce Leroy down if someone tried to take it 🤘😎🤭

[@IccyyIsaac07]

People these days be recording now New text: I come back after a year and see arguments but thanks for the likes-

[@mastershockvalue6499]

That’s evidence for the police. Are you implying they should go stop him and potentially get stabbed or shot?

[@itzohnT_T]

@@mastershockvalue6499 maybe u they should call the police???????????

[@xehP]

@@itzohnT_T fucking hell mate, how fast do you think police response time is? it'll take them less than 5 minutes to cut the lock, especially from what it looks like a shitty D Lock

[@brett19890]

​@@itzohnT_T Why do that when you can post it online for views? With the way certain demographics treat the police, I doubt calling them is on their priority either.

[@stayreal4l284]

@@mastershockvalue6499 or potentially get your head cut off

[@AlexRivera-qq1bt]

This is why you should carry pepper spray or stun gun if you ride bikes

[@skylarkcs3863]

This is why i love Texas, i dont have pepper spray or stun gun, but i do have my gun with 9mm ready to go.

[@simardeep8701]

what name of that bike can u tell me ?

[@Alcoholpad]

Thanks for the reminder been telling myself to buy some

[@burakaskin27]

​@skylarkcs3863 thats why it wont happen in texas ;) they know

[@DARKBIDENyurazz1994]

Welp i do have pepper spray.😂

[@ericdvorak7030]

You can tell by his pants falling down that he’s up to no good.

[@texaslovelylady]

You mean that he/she's has been to jail already?!!

[@ajude853]

Thing is,if he actually educated himself, he'd realise that pants around your ass,means something completely different,than looking gangsta.....it actually means you are looking for male company in jail 🤣🤣

[@jeffder7143]

That he's no good*.

[@johnbarron4843]

Every blacks person lol

[@Jay-el9iz]

You can tell by the fact he's STEALING, his appearance has nothing to do with it. People have committed genocides in costumes and never looking better. Judging someone's character by their look is foolish. Liars and manipulators know this, that's why they craft a specific image of themselves to charm you.

[@ThesoriUK]

I used to work on this restaurant and someone tried to steal my bike then i borrow a chef knife and dash outside, once they saw me they remembered that they had left their food in the oven and ran

[@yorocco1]

You’re filming it? How about calling the police?

[@beefy74]

what are the police gonna do they don’t give a shit about bike theft

[@RM-306]

it was probably them filming it

[@darkknight097]

​@@beefy74Just say the guy is waving a gun/weapon around and trying to steal someones vehicle (which a bike technically is) Would have them down there in 5 mins

[@chris135x]

The police departments in many U.S. counties and cities allow theft to happen. They won't help you there.

[@FuckSlowShit]

That’s not his business that’s a good citizen that ain’t a snitch

[@rayrayravioli4250]

They need to make locks that spew out toxic liquid upon being cut or some shit, like locks filled with some potent acid lmao

[@rayrayravioli4250]

@lanastaslem7247 actually yeah you're right, maybe an IED within the lock is a smarter idea 🤔

[@Naper1881]

It's called the skunk lock

[@ScyllasSimp]

They do. It's called the skunk lock but it's illegal to use cause it counts as a booby trap.

[@dripz167]

Or perhaps a lock that has an oil layer on the inside that makes things slippery when breached

[@threegreezy]

Then what you gonna do if you lose your key lol

[@jasonmax5644]

That is exactly why you can't have nothing because of people like this.

[@zekieboi8523]

Very comforting as I’m about to buy a bike tomorrow 😭

[@davidlundmark9359]

Welcome to the bike world 😭

[@unoriginalname3442]

This is in SF. Bike theft and window smash & grabs are relatively common. As long as you don’t live in a city known for theft, you’ll probably be fine.

[@SoukaDeezNutz]

Buy a single speed cruiser with a coaster brake. It's not worth the effort riding one, not worth the effort stealing one.

[@billwinnie1965]

Don't lock it anywhere outside

[@adamm3492]

the more sketch the place the locks u put on it and none of the braided cable SHIAT! simple snips can cut those.

[@knightcyclist1245]

Dude, that was broad daylight... Why didn't anyone step in to stop that crime? You should've just snapped some photos of that thief then make that move!

[@Officialmryuck]

Why tf isn't anyone calling the police?!?! I'm furious as a bike owner seeing this! Stand up for you're fellow citizen as if you would want someone to stand up for you.

[@dharmaqueen7877]

Police only care about thought crimes now

[@adamm3492]

yep same, put my stolen motorcycle look out on CL and many folks say they wud keep an eye out for me but she was gone forever even the cops said the chances of getting it back was super rare.

[@Moe7133]

Funny how the cops are tailing e-bike but never caring when one is stolen. LOL!

[@DragoBTC]

Sucks. People would prob do something, but people are afraid of getting sued. Scenario in most cases, you approach, they pull out a knife or gun. You get killed over a bike. Scenario 2, you grab a brick, rock, weapon, or even pepper spray. Can't attack first without being threatened...so it's risk being killed or sued.

[@chris135x]

In this case, more people should be allowed to carry a simple revolver pistol. People need to stop backing down like this towards thieves.

[@matunos]

or they pull out an angle grinder, the thing in his hand

[@shielat52]

That's just so disrespectful. We work hard to get good quality recreational items. These thieves should be ashamed of themselves

[@seangeary7100]

I am hoping whoever is recording called the police...

[@louiecorona4145]

No sham ...I'm bout to buy a ebike next month and this helps very much now I know I need a real big lock

[@WCoast_]

Always lock it someplace in view of people. Theif won't know if one is you.

[@chris135x]

Also, buy a GPS tracking thing. The police most likely won't help you if it's stolen.

[@chris135x]

@@WCoast_ That doesn't always stop criminals. Criminals will commit a crime in the open. In broad daylight. They don't care.

[@aerovideos]

Litelock X1

[@michaelrobinson4101]

Diamond level lock. Do ur research for the best.

[@petemitchel5622]

Just stand there and do nothing, yeah that helps.

[@DuudSimon]

Like you would do anything. He has a angle grinder

[@petemitchel5622]

@@DuudSimon I wouldn't stand there and let the lowlife get away with it, like you would.

[@petemitchel5622]

@DuudSimon hahahahahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 your here to entertain us, you haven't many views for a KZbinr have you💩

[@thelonercoder5816]

what exactly would you do internet hero? The guy has a weapon lol

[@petemitchel5622]

​@thelonercoder5816 I would do a Jackie chan on him, game over, that answer your question? Joking aside I would have a crack at the skinny lowlife.

[@moochincrawdad]

The design of that bike actually makes it harder to secure simply because there's no rear frame triangle but saying that there's measures that we bike owners could take to stop thieves in their tracks. I'd say that u-lock is holding up pretty well considering but I'd add a Litelok X1 right thru the rear wheel and around those chunky rear forks. It doesn't need to be attached to the bike rack just float it to lock the bike to itself which will make it unrideable - there's NO WAY he's gonna get thru a Litelok X1 with an angle grinder that could barely cut thru the u-lock in that video. I've seen new cutting wheels broken before even one side of a Litelok X1 has cut thru and you'd definitely need two cuts to defeat it!

[@jackl7778]

it probably would have been better to just cut off that top frame piece instead of the lock

[@unoriginalname3442]

Bro it’s a lectric xp; a folding bike. I have no idea why someone would lock an electric folding bike outside in SF when you could just fold it and carry it with you.

[@BabyBoy_Milo]

All that for a bike is crazy

[@thebrunoserge]

A shit bike too. What kind of society do we have where people have no sources of income and cost of living is so high that kids are resorting to this? This country is ridiculous. We need a proper universal basic income, unions, and never elect republicans ever again

[@skannal]

Hoodie: $0 Backpack: $0 Grinder: $0 eBike: $0 Watching this fucking video: priceless

[@warriorway5287]

No one helped him? The man lost his key.

[@Dakoko-en5eg]

Exacly

[@johnymango5177]

Guy needs a belt more than a bike

[@ThatCivJohn]

I dare someone to steal my bike like this, I’ll make sure they get the treatment they need. :)

[@lancebasco6938]

You can't just shoot people. That's not how self defense works

[@77Fmydog]

bro in oregon if you hit a criminal you go to jail for assualt. i know from experience! justice is messed up now and days.

[@Alcoholpad]

This why I’m scared to take my bike out I have the same brand just a different model. Obviously bro does this often carrying a tool like that around. Also what can he do with it without having the key and charger 😂 like ???

[@thelonercoder5816]

this is why I use 3 locks. use 3 locks + a system that alerts you when your bike is being moved. It'll never get stolen.

[@fbyi2940]

@@thelonercoder5816 that is lame as fu Carrying multiple lock just seems hassel and adds more stress, whole purpose of ebike to be less stressful than owing a car

[@thelonercoder5816]

@@fbyi2940 then don't bike. simple.. and there's nothing stressful about having 3 locks because you're assuming they're all chunky. Two of the locks I use are small/compact. It's clear you do not bike if you think that having to lock up your bike is "stressful". It takes 30 secs to lock/unlock all 3 of my locks. It's not that hard. And lol if you think 30 secs is more stressful than the thousands you're spending getting gas, insurance, licenses, fees, leases, maintenance. Maintenance alone on a car can take days to fix if something breaks. Meanwhile a bike takes at most 5-10 mins to fix pretty much anything and costs virtually nothing. I'm currently saving an extra $5k+/year by biking while my friends who have cars are broke.

[@preciousviolette5159]

​@@thelonercoder5816I'm thinking about buying this bike. What brand of locks and alarms do you recommend?

[@obeii1805]

@@thelonercoder5816 and what alarm alerts u? stop 🤥

[@77Fmydog]

cops dont act on airtags unless you get a nice one. most wont even investigate. just goto a private investigator with it.

[@justindurney890]

Props to kryptonite lock

[@damnbrosky]

not really , every lock dies under grinder no0 matter brand, sorry on market is one which is grinder proof but cost like 400$

[@Alcoholpad]

@@damnbroskyalso ways about 300lbs 😂

[@psngaming3796]

D1000 lock £250 i wish i could afford it literally made to consume many cutting discs

[@owenwilliams3285]

They have a cheaper option that's also diamond rated I have it coming in the mail​@@psngaming3796

[@noopy2963]

And you stood there and recorded it... Smart people.

[@Sguru23]

That’s exactly what you should do🤦

[@FubarMike]

Does this guy realize he's going to have to put in even more work to actually make that bike work assuming the owner wasn't stupid enough to leave the key in it

[@TCBOT]

not hard i fix these and buy broken ones in job lots most have no key you can buy a key switch for about £10 $15 and a charger for most ebikes for £60 $80

[@TCBOT]

its the police i buy this from as they sell stuff off in lots every saturday near where i live not just bikes allsorts

[@SystemParanoia]

Sounds like a londinum thing... Or does this go on in the mids too?

[@christianbeaupre7989]

what lol, ebikes just have an 'On' button. Thats a Lectric, no key. Fancy ones sometimes have a tap card to start, but thats rare.

[@FubarMike]

@christianbeaupre7989 the key slot is on the bottom on the battery. If the key is out the battery is switched off you can't turn the bike on

[@wjiuvdjsvhsnsm]

my bike got stolen inside garage. No camera, police think I left garage with open door and have nothing to do with it

[@sometimes_riding7008]

People need to be using armoured locks now, like a Litelok X or a D1000

[@gi0tv_vibes]

Ima get one now

[@gi0tv_vibes]

Hope my litelok holdd

[@sixpooltube]

The only time I have my pants down like that is when I'm taking a piss.

[@insethurdle88]

So glad people just stand around instead of being a man and fighting them

[@mizum3458]

What about all these strong independent empowered whamins????? 😂

[@aegisgfx]

so the problem is, you dont know if he also has a weapon in his bag.. you confront him and he pulls out a huge knife, is it worth getting stabbed possibly to death over a bike?

[@insethurdle88]

@@aegisgfx that's why you should have a weapon for defense anyway

[@aegisgfx]

@@insethurdle88 if you stab him you'll be the one who goes to jail. Unfortunately

[@insethurdle88]

@@aegisgfx who said I got a knife? There's a difference between being the aggressor and using self defense. He pulls a knife you pull a gun

[@shonnieTHEEartist]

I'm so scared to park mines because if he have that tool he popping any lock

[@doctadrey3000]

Just be like “hey that’s my bike” instead of watching them steal it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Sguru23]

And risk getting charged by a criminal with a power tool capable of brutally killing me? I’m good

[@jeffreyvanzeijst7932]

Poor thief..just trying to sell that bike to buy himself a belt to keep his trousers up..and the good Samaritan filming his act of kindness. faith in mankind is restored..

[@PCThePlayer1]

Damn, did anyone even call the police?

[@chris135x]

I doubt it. This area in the video may be a type of area where the police departments allow theft and do nothing about it.

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

It's the Bay area. Ran by liberals that don't believe in the police.

[@romangalindogarcia5249]

You recorded and didn't help. Good for you. Your parents raised an outstanding human being

[@jackiemjay]

Read the text with the video. I'm grateful to the restaurant employee who recorded the video. I called 911 three times that day and police didn't show up until it had escalated to an assault.

[@brentbel1348]

The second he put that grinder back in the bag I would have ran and just tackle them straight down

[@aegisgfx]

you'd likely get arrested if you assaulted him, even if it was your bike he was stealing.

[@thajyeebly4772]

@@aegisgfxyou’ll get off though, it’s literally just defending your property 😂

[@aegisgfx]

@@thajyeebly4772 not if you injure him, you'll be the on going to jail for assault

[@Ap_Jax754]

Right and you don't even know if that's his bike or not

[@AddMoreQuarters]

​@@aegisgfxand that is the problem right there. That shit needs to stop. That's why these pieces of sh!t never learn. The law worries more about their well being. These scumbags need to know what real fear is. Traumatizing fear that stays with them for life.

[@SeymourKitty]

This would never happen if Donald Trump was president

[@V247Videos]

whoever is recording is a coward and should go hide at home and never come outside

[@jejehatesme31]

im sorry my guy but recording this is a preferable choice than getting stabbed or smth

[@7stringst3r]

I mean he does have a saw in his hands

[@furiofrazole1543]

yea sure, you wouldn't do anything so stop your lying.

[@user-vu5pw4nu5d]

They should put the person who recorded it in jail and I don't call the police.

[@tonyrewind]

So you going to just look and record 😂

[@jackiemjay]

One of the waiters at the restaurant recorded it. And thank goodness he did. I filed the video with the police report and recognized the thief from the video when I tracked him down later that night. Still didn't get my bike back though. Police didn't show up in time to help me. But now the guy has an assault charge, too. And with the video I'll be able to recognize him if I see him again.

[@someintrovert3366]

Bro I ain't risking injury's for a bike

[@Ashsoloz]

He has a electric saw why would the guy try to stop him he’ll get cut in half

[@mickybarber182]

where is this at I'll get it back for you

[@anmazool725]

@@mickybarber182hahahw

[@albert333pool]

First sign of "no good" - pants down to your ankles

[@mattybravo9104]

And people being the SLIME of humanity that Most people are these days, did nothing to stop this person, and just sat and recorded this incident. SMH

[@jackiemjay]

I'm actually relieved that a restaurant employee recorded it since I included it in the police report, and used it to find, and confront, the thief later that night. Didn't get my bike though. It's hard to win a physical altercation with a tweaked out, pissed off, thief.

[@JBG949]

Lend me a HAMMER 💥

[@MrRight0930]

The thing is our law doesnt protect lay obeying citizens anymore, even if you stand up and do something to hurt the thief, you might be the one in trouble. What a world we are living in.

[@Noreasta508]

Dude why are you just recording and doing nothing about it

[@jackiemjay]

The waiter was smart to take the video. I was able to submit it with the police report.

[@SergioMartinez-el8kg]

@@jackiemjay LMAO dude said police report. You really think the police are gonna do anything about a stolen bike in the city? 😂 How about actually defend your property you coward

[@Tiralful]

​@@jackiemjay Or you could walk up to the guy and be like "Fuck off" and he'd probably run and acoidnthe whole situation?

[@bakibro8201]

Life is more valuable than material possessions; it's not worth risking one's life for them.

[@chris135x]

@@bakibro8201 No no no. Wrong attitude. Would you say this for anything in your house or apartment? Would you say this about your own mode of transportation that you worked hard to afford? The better question is "are you willing to risk your life to steal my {insert item here]".

[@RAKS_HoneyBadger]

The bike needs a key to use at least he won’t be able to use it for a while

[@techtraveler1365]

Why not done cut videos see what happens after!

[@B_Erdes]

I use three lockers. one if the strongest is "Hiplock D1000" yes it's expensive but worth it. If someone don't know this brand I recommend to own one. watch review on this locker

[@johnsuarez1404]

And you didn't even break him in half? Wtf?

[@gliderarts3573]

I would love to straddle the front wheel touching that bike and it pull out my 1858 .44 walther just like Clint Eastwood and say you want my bike punk In Texas as long as you're touching your bike you can pull a gun....

[@seangist9925]

Same here 😂

[@MrJuanin1845]

In California, these scumbags get caught in the act and they spend a couple of hours in jail. Then they get released without having to post bail. Then they get a notice in the mail with instructions on how to get the lock cutter returned to them. The criminal courts part of the justice system is a joke. We law abiding folks have to look out for one another and not give criminals an opportunity to take our stuff. That $1000+ bike should have never been left unattended.

[@jackiemjay]

Before you managed to straddle that front wheel he would’ve given you a nice gash from that saw. You don’t bring a gun to an angle grinder fight.

[@Enochulate88]

Unattended? He has a freaking loud as security system that I've never saw before

[@jackiejay5109]

@@Enochulate88 I love that alarm. It's meant for motorcycles, but it's easy to hide on a bicycle. Comes with a remote. It's meant to deter a thief, of course, but also to get my attention. Unfortunately, I couldn't hear it from where I was sitting (music was too loud). But, it did get the attention of the waiter who took the video, which was good since I was able to add it to the police report.

[@yt_hatescrime_data4301]

He is stealing it pit in open because he knows nobody (except owner) is gonna stop him and at most they will simply record it. 🤦‍♂️

[@kaisark9357]

Regardless of whose bike it is, if i ever witness this happening.. Straight K.O!

[@Dakoko-en5eg]

Shut up

[@gregoryjohnson7043]

Thats a Lectric ebike. It folds into itself. Weights about 45 pounds. Gets as small as a large suitcase. Why anyone would leave it outside is insane to me. I would bring it in the office. Its a beautiful bike and the way it folds into itself has anyone taking a second look at it. Im sure any manager wont mind. It literally is art in a bike form.

[@jackiemjay]

As the bike owner, I locked it in a very public space, right next to the restaurant where I ate an early dinner. We ate outside, but unfortunately, the music was too loud, and we were seated on the other end of the patio. As you can see from the video, there were people walking past, but I don't blame them for not getting involved. I wouldn't want to go up against an angle grinder myself. And even if every passerby called 911, the cops wouldn't have showed. They're doing triage, focusing on assaults and murders.

[@gregoryjohnson7043]

@@jackiemjay It is insane that we have to go through this. With bikes cars and anything a freaking thief can get their hands on. I had my car broken into last month dude only stole my pack of cigarettes that i wasn’t going to smoke. Gave me $160 repair build and i didnt even have anything to steal.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

Can’t nobody pick up a rock to throw? Carry pepper spray?

[@Marlevlyn]

Don’t try to stop him or anything

[@Rachiou077]

personally, I would've took the risk to stopping the guy. Sure I'll be in danger but what are the odds of being murdered in public with a high footprint of people that are all around to see you trying to kill a person over a bike? At least nobody wins if it does go down. Guy would've fucked off if people made it known that theft was frowned upon. We just let the shit happen which influences the idea that they could continue doing that shit. Cops rarely and if barely help you out in these situations. either way, since someone likes to record, at least I'll be able to provide them more charges to make a case against the thief when they do get caught.

[@vectorphoenix5992]

Hate to break it to you, but there was a story about a cowboy who had a thief tied up with witnesses stealing a bike, cops arrested him, and in less than 2 days, he was released on a misdemeanor charge. BS if you ask me, but that's what soft on crime does in a liberal run country that can't figure out why people commit crimes more often and even have repeat offenders out in the streets.

[@Rachiou077]

@@vectorphoenix5992 Don't hate sharing knowledge to educate others. I always take kindly to learning anything new. I agree that it is bullshit and wrong but yea, you'd have to fight the system with your community if you want anything done right as long as everything to some certain degree is controlled.

[@Del-Canada]

The worst part about this video is that's an adult wearing pants like that. Embarrassing.

[@Cain-x]

Did he actually manage to steal it?

[@techtitanuk5609]

Yes

[@Fmkayla]

He’s recording and seeing the saw at the same time. What would you do . Go bang bang !!

[@nagnag4214]

Well done for camera guy You did absolutely nothing

[@Bflo23]

I detest bike thieves with a passion. I am a bike rider with 4 bikes and I would have intervened. If some bystander lied and just said "Hey. That is my bike!", the thief would have ran off. To be fair though, lot of bike thieves are cracked out druggies who would stab you to death to get their $20 fix. Intervening isn't for everyone especially if one isn't in physical shape or have fighting skills. If someone was grinding away a catalytic convertor to steal it, I would also also intervene. If you record a thief and he uses the angle grinder to threaten you as a weapon, thief just increased his charges. Thieves use tools like angle grinders and hammer as perceived threats. In court, they will say "It is just a tool.". If a thief is using hand cutters on a thick cable or a hacksaw, a bystander maybe more willing to intervene.

[@dom4534]

It’s an angle grinder not a saw

[@chris135x]

People are such cowards. They make excuses and see an angle grinder like it's a machete. Ridiculous.

[@markbeauchamp3192]

​@@chris135xthat grinder probably has a 1mm slittting disk on it. Mows through steel super fast and would really mess you up quickly big time and in the neck you would die.

[@fcv1967]

Why can't we pass laws that put people instantly in jail for one year if they don't have their pants up around their waist?

[@mr.paulino9318]

A tracking device and an alarm system would've prevented this

[@warrenlayne1594]

Yep, GPS tracker.

[@manfredstrappen7491]

No it wouldn’t have.

[@GregRickard]

Sure i can hear an alarm...

[@doubledgaming4032]

You don't have the volume on, do you?

[@monkeyJrthe2nd]

So adding an alarm does nothing people don’t even bother to stop him or call the police??????

[@jacobvanstaaden8058]

Sort them out trust me a quick nose punch and dead leg them then hold them down then call 101

[@AntonioAugusto1010]

Wtf is 101?

[@tomrodgers6629]

They don't care about that persons bike getting stolen. All they care about id getting something to post. got to get those likes.

[@beachbumlife]

Concealed carry could have stopped thks

[@chris135x]

My Radrunner bike was stolen about eight months ago. I had it locked to the grocery store's bike bar. I went inside for maybe two minutes to buy some small things. When I walked out of the store, my bike was gone. two or three customers at the store saw it happen and so did one of the grocery store employees. No one did anything about it besides yell "stop! don't do that" to whoever stole my bike. I have no clue why everyone is so damn terrified to step in. No matter what the case is, people think it's "best" to call the cops and wait half an hour. If you file a police report online, it will take an entire month for them to respond.

[@ra80493]

I lost my rad runner 3 weeks ago. Reported to the police and they just told me to find it myself.

[@andreiradu1945]

Tf is he recording and not calling cops?

[@alanOHALAN]

I think he gave up, it would take him 30 minutes to open that lock.

[@mmchayek]

He needs a good guy with a gun.

[@MaximilianYpplm]

you just watched and let him go?

[@realdavidpayne]

Invest in a skunk lock

[@Enochulate88]

Thanks anything else I should buy? Nice lock

[@johnwarren7996]

@@Enochulate88 probably a tracker. I know someone who got their bike back with a tracker

[@KiliGraphics]

Invest into a hiplok d1000 or litelok x3

[@felivelsa]

Forget about views and call the freaking cops!!

[@jackiemjay]

Read the text with the video. I'm grateful to the restaurant employee for taking it. I called 911 three times that day and police didn't show up until it escalated to assault.

[@microusb42069]

If you're just watching you're just as guilty as the thief imo

[@drewbooo]

Let’s not assume. He probably called the police and is documenting for when they arrive.

[@furiofrazole1543]

you wouldn't do anything, quit pretending.

[@billwestfall5341]

WTH the bystanders are sorry sob’s just watching..

[@blueviolets2106]

It takes less work and time to fill out a job application…

[@trance20001]

You would lose the likes of him by using the word "Work" in your sentence. Work is for suckers.... we gon get our black power!

[@randpostee]

The 30 people can't band together and stop a bike thief? People are garbage.

[@panmad6156]

Are people that scared to say or, do anything? Alarm goes off in the background but decides what's the point in the end.

[@jackiemjay]

As the bike owner, I don't know how comfortable I'd feel trying to approach someone brazen enough to use an angle grinder like that in broad daylight. At first I was pissed that no one had called the cops, but TBH, when I saw the thief riding my bike an hour later I called 911 immediately, but after an hour of staying "right there, we're on our way", I gave up and walked to the nearest police station to file the report. I told the officers that I was going to walk around another hour or so looking for the guy. When I ran across the thief later that night and had a fight with him to try and get my bike back, I called the police again. This time they showed up immediately because it had become a physical altercation. Unfortunately, he'd already biked off.

[@morgandandrea1554]

Why no one do nothing just stand and watch him

[@DanielGruber-gt3mk]

If you stop the thief and hurt him in any way whilst stopping him, the authorities will charge YOU. 😢 Anyway hes got an electric saw.. what do you expect from bypassers? 😂

[@toasted2738]

Bros only gonna make a 800 dollar profit tf is he doing 💀

[@adamm3492]

"Johnny Knoxville​ - Self Defence" pepper spray was the worst by far!

[@ItsJessdMe]

Someone did this to my bike a decade ago in Chicago at 4am. I heard him and watched him do it. Cops showed up an hour later and never got out of their car. Got my bike back 6 months later after I saw it randomly posted on Craigslist

[@majesticmajestic7058]

You watched someone steal your bike and did nothing?! 🤦‍♀️😂

[@jen626ful]

Person stealing a bike THEN DO SOMETHING DONT JUDT STAND THERE

[@butchvick660]

Pow pow problem solved