Bike Thieves

You've got to be kidding.

Somebody stole our kids' bicycles during the night. Specifically, they took four children's bikes, a tricycle and a scooter. Some were out front but the others were in our garage (which makes it burglary).

Why?!

Nothing else was taken but now our kids, who ride their bikes daily, are without their bikes!!! We called the police, talked to our neighbors, etc. I just can't believe someone would steal from children. And we have so many questions:

• Was this a random event or were we targeted?
• Why our bicycles and not our other property?
• Why our bicycles and not any of the others in the neighborhood, including several in our neighbors' front yards?
• Will the thieves come back?
  
• Are we safe?
• Do we have to lock up all of our stuff now? (Our neighborhood generally doesn't)

Lessons learned:

• Write down the serial numbers on the bikes.
• More lights. More dogs.
• Bicycle locks.
• Let the "Momma Bear" pack heat.