Originally Posted by
CB HI
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So there is a different definition of theft between money and an expensive bicycle - Surly LHT?
Many bank robbers get less than a Surly LHT. Cop had no response to OPs bank question because cop was caught in his BS.
The difference is in the method - robbery Vs. theft. Most bank robberies involve a real or fake threat to use a weapon, here the bike was stolen without the use of any weapon which probably makes it a lesser offense in the eyes of the law.
However, the reluctance by the law to pursue the perp is a bigger offense on society. As I suggested earlier, a public advocate like a TV station should be sought out.