My friend, Jack, got his bike stolen the other day. He left it in the front yard because he was in a hurry. He usually puts it in the Garage. The bike was expensive, he said to me. What should he do? He is only 14 Should he raise money for a new bike, or find the guy who stole it, etc? And if he does find the bike what should he do? Go take it or what?
2006-08-14 04:12:04 · 9 answers · asked by Nick B. 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
1. Call the bike shop he bought it from. On more expensive bikes there is a serial number that the bike shop records in these instances. If there is a serial number, this will help the cops id the bike if they find it.
2. Call the cops and file a complaint. Do not take matters into your own hands.
3. Check ebay, used sporting goods stores, and local pawn shops for the bike.
4. Buy a new bike if you cant find it
2006-08-14 05:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by BG 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1) Probably, his bike is history.
2) YES. He should raise money for himself to get a new bike. He shouldn't have left it in the front yard if he really thought it was an expensive bike. Obviously, he didn't value it that much.
3) If he or you happen to see your friend's bike at "another" person's possession, I would suggest that you call the cops. You don't want the "criminal" to put charges against you/him, instead, when you/him "steal" it back, because if the bike hasn't been registered, then it's his word against yours. The cops will believe him instead, not you.
Good riding!
2006-08-14 15:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by em_info2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's expensive, it will probably show up on ebay. Keep your eye out for it.
Do not try and chase down a bad guy, even if you see him with the bike. Get the police, and file a police report anyways. There is a chance your friends parents home insurance may cover it, if it was a realllly expensive bike, like $5000 maybe.
2006-08-14 07:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the cops, fill out a detailed report. meanwhile, patrol the area with massive force. if you find it, 2 options- 1 call the cops (proper thing to do) or 2 vigilante justice (the fun way). whereas you guys are young teens id go to the cops. whoever stole that bike might want to keep it prettttty bad.
2006-08-14 04:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by xi3reakeroi3cx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you called the police? alot of time they can recoer stolen bikes. if that doesn't work, raise some money for a new one. it will build character.
2006-08-14 04:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him report it to the police immediately. If his parents are homeowners and the house is insured, he may be able to recover some of the cost from the insurance company.
2006-08-14 04:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree...check ebay, craigslist, or any other place that some one would sell the bike to make a quick buck
2006-08-14 06:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by david f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police and the pawn shops. I hope you find it.
2006-08-14 04:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy another bike.
2006-08-14 04:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋