Originally Posted by
locolobo13
Not a total loss. The article said 2 people told "market stewards" that they witnessed the thefts. Most people in a crowd get so lost in what they're doing they don't watch their environment. I wonder what percentage deliberately ignore such crimes and how many just never see anything unusual.
i wonder what thieves have to do for the people to notice them.
Maybe ask politely.
-(Thief) May I steal your bike?
-(Bike's owner) Sure, no problem. Do you need help in any way?
-(Thief) No thanks! Uh Yes! Should I cut here or there?
-(Bike's Owner) Here, maybe it looks weaker.
(5 min later)
-(Thief) Thank you very much for your help! Do you want to keep the lock? It's a little cut here and there but with some glue it should be ok.
-(Bike's owner) No that's ok. You can keep it! I was thinking of getting a new set since you're stealing my bike.
-(Thief) Ah yeah! Oh maybe we should keep it touch then?
-(Former bike's owner) Definitively! Here is my card.
-(Thief) Thanks you very much and goodbye!