I
strenuously object to the theft of my bikes, and indignantly demand their return.
Unless your bike is something that has been targeted, most thieves go for the easy prey first.
I think this is an interesting point. Insurance companies and police departments compile lists of "targeted" models, which are sometimes surprising vs. expectations. For a long time, the Oldsmobile Cutlass (recent years) was one of the most targeted cars. Something to do with the universality of the parts it used (I guess it was truly a GM parts bin design and everything in it could be used to fix a nicer model) and popularity of the model in Mexico.
Is there any similar list for bikes? Are there brands/models that are targeted beyond what their price point alone would justify for some kind special fence/chop appeal?