A human insect stole my mountain bike last night. Where might I expect it to show up?

Question

I live in a town of 125,000. A human insect came into my garage last night and cut the cable on my mountain bike and stole it.
Besides pawn shops, where else can I keep an eye out for it
to turn up? I am so infuriated.

Answer 1

I would love to catch someone trying to steal my bike. I feel for you man. It probably was someone you know or an acquaintance. If it was a high end bike, I suggest posting your info on
http://www.pinkbike.com/ They have a forum for stolen bikes. Good luck and I hope you find that POS that stole your bike.

Answer 2

you probably wont if it was a good one. believe it or not, there are chop shops for bikes just like there are for cars. they have a variety of bikes where they mix and match and of course, remove serial no.s. you should report it stolen, usually when 1 has been, others have too. checking pawn shops wouldnt hurt tho.

Answer 3

First decide if it was just a kid trying to get some where. if it is it is probably in a ditch or woods. I dont think people who steal bikes can sell them real well. GL

Answer 4

The same thing happened to me, only two of them were stolen. I feel for you buddy.

Check the local Mtn bike trails or do random searches on E-bay for it.

Answer 5

Look anywhere where they can get quick money for it:

Consignment Sporting Goods store
ebay
craigslist
pawnshop as you mentioned

Good luck

Answer 6

maybe on the side of the road somewhere? unless it is an expensive bike, then you are probably screwed unless you have homeowner's or renter's insurance.

Answer 7

These are good suggestions. I wanted to add that if ditched thieves tend to be lazy. It, hopefully isn't too far.
Sorry.

Answer 8

The bottom of the river?

Answer 9

on the street