Man Gets A Teenager And His Dad Arrested For Stealing His Bike, But Did He Go Too Far?

Alfe Mercado
Handcuffs
Unsplash | niu niu

When a man's bike was stolen, he took matters into his own hands and set up a sting operation to get it back. But things took a turn when the thief turned out to be a 15-year-old kid and his family tried to cover it up. The man ended up getting the teenager arrested for grand larceny and the kid's dad arrested for intimidating a witness. But did he go too far? Some people think so, including the man's own wife. However, he argues that he was just giving the thieves what they deserved. In this Reddit post from r/amithea**hole, we dive into the details of the situation and the debate that has ensued. Was justice served or did this man escalate the situation too much? Read on to find out.

Victim tracks down stolen bike on Marketplace, but what's next?

catbeamer | catbeamer

Man sets up sting operation to recover stolen bike 🚲

catbeamer | catbeamer

Man poses as inspector to catch bike thief, son arrested 🚴

catbeamer | catbeamer

Father begs for mercy after son gets arrested for theft 🙏

catbeamer | catbeamer

Teen's dad arrested after witness intimidation, caught on recording 📹

catbeamer | catbeamer

Man takes harsh action against family who stole his bike 💪

catbeamer | catbeamer

Mother blames man for ruining son's life over bike theft

catbeamer | catbeamer

Man defends his actions after getting thieves arrested for stealing bike 🚲

catbeamer | catbeamer

Teenager steals bike, dad threatens to drop charges. Who's wrong?

catbeamer | catbeamer

OP overwhelmed by thousands of comments on bike theft incident.

catbeamer | catbeamer

Legal system woes: Man regrets involving police in bike theft case

catbeamer | catbeamer

Business owner defends presence on FB after harassment from thieves.

catbeamer | catbeamer

Man takes justice into his own hands after bike theft 🚲

catbeamer | catbeamer

Man's actions questioned after getting teen and dad arrested for bike.

catbeamer | catbeamer

Criticisms of a man's response to bike theft.

catbeamer | catbeamer

Bike owner defends calling police after theft, receives backlash. ⚠️

catbeamer | catbeamer

Discrimination, privilege and survival: A personal account on law-breaking

catbeamer | catbeamer

Reporting the dad for threatening the bike owner's safety.

catbeamer | catbeamer

Mom not arrested for bike theft, why? 🤔

catbeamer | catbeamer

Bike theft suspect's alibi questioned in middle-aged lady disguise 🤔

catbeamer | catbeamer

Owner defends actions, unique features helped identify stolen bike 🚲

catbeamer | catbeamer

🚲Teen and dad arrested for stealing bike, but did man go too far?

After recovering his stolen bike through an online marketplace, a man confronts the thief's mother and recovers the bike. The thief is arrested for grand larceny, but the situation doesn't end there. The father contacts the man and tries to convince him to drop the charges, leading to the father's arrest for intimidating a witness. The mother then contacts the man's wife, claiming that he ruined her son's life and that they will be out on the street. The man's wife is upset, but the man believes that he did the right thing. Many people disagree, arguing that he took things too far. However, he argues that this was not a case of a child making a mistake, but rather a teenager who willfully stole his property and a family that was complicit in concealing and profiting from the crime. Was his reaction justified, or did he go too far? Read on to find out.

👍 Reporting the crime was right, but listing your number publicly? 😬

PolyesterAtrocity | PolyesterAtrocity

Family of thieves caught! Dad and mom both participated. NTA 🚲🔍

Nogardenfairies | Nogardenfairies

Reporting a real crime can never make you an a**hole. NTA 🚨

beckdawg19 | beckdawg19

Security footage and matching evidence prove guilty parties, NTA.

McHell1371 | McHell1371

Is reporting a bike theft worth ruining a teenager's life? 🚲

amberstarrexquiseed | amberstarrexquiseed

Commenter defends NTA judgement and explains the potential consequences for the thief.

HeftyProfessional902 | HeftyProfessional902

Shutting down a mini crime family 👊

HowardProject | HowardProject

Frustration with bike thefts is real 😡🚲 NTA

stee_stee_ | stee_stee_

Regaining your bike is important but ruining a family's life? 🤔

Jazz-Trousers | Jazz-Trousers

Debate over whether race played a role in the severity of charges.

dollydaze666 | dollydaze666

Parental responsibility for minor's wrongdoing debated in bike theft case 🚲⚖️

TragedyPornFamilyVid | TragedyPornFamilyVid

OP's lack of empathy and decision to involve the emotional father escalated the situation (ESH) 😕

JungProfessional | JungProfessional

Man gets justice for stolen bike and teaches valuable lesson. 💯

ladyelizabeth_2nd | ladyelizabeth_2nd

🚲Expensive bikes can cost over $2500. Many people are unaware.🤔

pixiepeg | pixiepeg

NTA stands up for their experience and hopes for a wake-up call for the kid 🙏

contwhure | contwhure

Is calling the cops on a teenager for stealing a bike an overreaction? 🤔

kanasiiGureggu | kanasiiGureggu

Teen's suspicious bike acquisition raises questions, parent's response draws criticism 😬

SadShayde | SadShayde

Is stealing a bike a felony while minor charges are given for assault and rape fair? OP's justified anger turned vindictive?

SakuOtaku | SakuOtaku

Teens get arrested for stealing bike, commenter supports. 🚲

SOFGames | SOFGames

Justified or not, this commenter's anger is palpable 🔥

Snorlax5000 | Snorlax5000

Bike thief gets what they deserve. 👏

Spotzie27 | Spotzie27

Is stealing from a person worse than stealing from a corporation? 🤔

Original_Forever_476 | Original_Forever_476

Teens steals bike, dad defends him, man gets them arrested 🚲⛓️

The_final_frontier_ | The_final_frontier_

Two wrongs don't make a right, but is revenge justified? 🤔

[deleted] | [deleted]

No sympathy for thieves and their threats, NTA 👌

McNoodleNZ | McNoodleNZ

Showing empathy towards the thief's situation during the pandemic. 🤝

wotageek | wotageek

Victim stands up for himself and faces consequences. 😉

RoastBeefIsGood | RoastBeefIsGood

Bike theft is rampant in Vancouver, but is police doing enough?

nursehappyy | nursehappyy

Debate on whether OP went too far and lack of faith in justice system.

SpicedCabinet | SpicedCabinet

Commenter supports consequences, but questions severity of father's actions.

Kaita13 | Kaita13

Report the mom too! 🔍👀 NTA

dadbod-arcuser | dadbod-arcuser

The importance of spousal support in conflicts 👫💪

[deleted] | [deleted]

Debate over bike theft and witness intimidation leads to ESH judgement.

tastystarbits | tastystarbits

Consider the teen's circumstances before seeking revenge. 🤔

nathanaelkitten | nathanaelkitten

Standing up for yourself is never too far 👏

ninasimonerules | ninasimonerules

Comment highlights racial bias in justice system 😞👎

chingchongchangbang | chingchongchangbang

Respect for others is key 🔑. NTA made the right call.

dandrevee | dandrevee

🤔 Confusion surrounds how the child was charged with theft.

Phoenixsoaring0124 | Phoenixsoaring0124

Consequences of actions. Did they go too far? 🤔

MilesMeow95 | MilesMeow95

Victim gets accused of going too far for reporting theft 🤔

MadamFuzzyPants | MadamFuzzyPants

No guilt in dealing with bike thieves and their family 🔒

daughterofnarcs | daughterofnarcs

Taking responsibility for your actions is key 🔑

jdragonz | jdragonz