Originally Posted by
Roody
If a bike is stolen, do not expect the police to do jack **** about it, even if you have pictures, serial numbers, engraving, etc. At least that's been my experience, along with many others who post on BF.
The police here were astoundingly helpful when my bicycle was stolen ... right down to dragging the local lake. And they were equally as helpful when my bicycle was recovered 3.5 years later.
The serial number and distinctive photos helped.
I suspect it depends where you live.