Quote Originally Posted by DarcyInOregon View Post
If I saw anyone messing with a bike like that, I would call 911, or start screaming at the top of my lungs, or maybe bop him a big one.
In NYC, you don't start screaming at someone stealing stuff- they might shoot you or knife you! Likewise bopping them one- do you want to get knifed over something like that? Calling 911 won't get you anywhere either- they will not respond to burgleries, etc, they'll tell you to call the police. By the time the police send in a request and get there, the thief will be LONG gone with bike. Your only chance would be if you can flag down a passing cop who can snag the guy before he sees the approaching cop and simply runs off. Altogether, not very good odds.