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Would you go this far? (Original Post) CC Apr 2013 OP
Yes, I would go that far. ManiacJoe Apr 2013 #1
Yes, well probably Stevenmarc Apr 2013 #2
what an interesting story Celebration Apr 2013 #3
oh yeah ... in a heartbeat MichaelSoE Apr 2013 #4
Great story. Glad you got it back without shedding blood or spilling coffee. alfredo Apr 2013 #5
It wasn't me CC Apr 2013 #7
Oh, ok. It also takes determination. I had a bike stolen from my alfredo Apr 2013 #8
After 4 years you CC Apr 2013 #10
His luck my luck was the stupidity of the thief. alfredo Apr 2013 #11
Yes Solly Mack Apr 2013 #6
I would surely go that far - if Mira Apr 2013 #9

Celebration

(15,812 posts)
3. what an interesting story
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:01 PM
Apr 2013

glad the cops decided to help!

It feels very violating getting something stolen.

CC

(8,039 posts)
7. It wasn't me
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 01:58 AM
Apr 2013

but I did think it was a great story and liked how determined he was. It also was a good reminded to write down those serial numbers and keep receipts.


alfredo

(60,071 posts)
8. Oh, ok. It also takes determination. I had a bike stolen from my
Reply to CC (Reply #7)
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:39 AM
Apr 2013

shop. This bike had unique lug work. Four years later I saw the bike and the thief. I walked up to him, gave him a choice between surrendering the bike or facing a more painful solution. He gave up the bike.

CC

(8,039 posts)
10. After 4 years you
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 01:18 PM
Apr 2013

were lucky to see the bike and get it back. I had a feeling about everyone here would go for it but the story gives a good lesson on how though he also has some luck in there.



Mira

(22,380 posts)
9. I would surely go that far - if
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:43 PM
Apr 2013

I were smart enough to put this thing together.
Impressed and recommended

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