So I would leave it outside by my front door, It wasn't an expensive bike as I got it for free but it was my only transportation
Crimes of opportunity are just that: it was easy to steal it so I did it. I'm sure everyone has done something like it when taking something that is thought to be total junk. That rusty old bike by the dumpster? Probably trash but the one time it isn't, it is still theft. I am sure many people have left something lying about where they fully meant to get it back but it looked like trash, or free for the taking.Yes a locked bike will deter thiefs
Many many moons ago I lived in an apartment building, My studio was so small that I didn't even have room for my bicycle in my appt.
I just used a rope to tie the back tire to the railing. To my surprise sometimes the bike got moved forward until the rope was taught.
I guess the thief would think the bike was unlocked because he couldn't see a chain but when he tried to move the bike it wouldn't so they assumed it was locked by a chain and didn't bother looking But it was just a rope
Another time I lost my key to a lock so I took out the tumblers and made it so any key would open the lock.
No one ever stole my bike because it was locked
I won't take a bike unless it is in a dumpster. I've pulled many bikes out of dumpsters
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You need one more lump chained to the bike, put the lump on a shelf right over your bike. Put a small sign near your door, "Beware of Boobie Traps".
Not just illegal but also sadistic. ADT and a dog with deter thieves, and the ones that arent deterred had something against you personally.Boobie Traps are illegal, so if it works take the sign down before the meat wagon comes
