Post #3752739

2026-07-12 03:26 UTC

Okay seriously Internet. What do you do to retrieve a stolen bike with a tracker? I confronted, got threatened with mace. Found him again, stayed back and called 911, 4 hours later I'm giving up Do I have any options, other than waiting for him to be careless???

Replies (4)

@cR0w@infosec.exchange 2026-07-12 03:27

@iagox86@infosec.exchange I can +1 mace for you. But other than that, I'm not sure there really is much you can do that's worth doing.

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@gbargoud@masto.nyc 2026-07-12 03:31

@iagox86@infosec.exchange Do you know people in a local bike club? Most people I know who had success recovering a stolen bike did it with backup.

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@DaveMWilburn@infosec.exchange 2026-07-12 11:21

@iagox86@infosec.exchange It's amazing how much crime happens simply because the cops can't be bothered to deal with it. Would it be possible to bring a civil claim yourself through small claims court? Even if you win it might not magically get the bike back, but noncompliance with a court order at least has some consequences.

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@tychotithonus@infosec.exchange 2026-07-12 10:34

@iagox86@infosec.exchange Hypothetically, especially depending how long it's been since it was stolen, this might be an innocent third party who unknowingly bought a stolen bike. (But the vibe might be very different)

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