I love it when the cop says, "Casey?", And Dean says, "No, Van, the Other one." The Neistat Brothers are famous coast-to-coast. And, congratulations on the daughter, Van!
I used to work in Venice Beach and lived in Santa Monica at a Sober living, this was a very big time in my life with a lot of change and a lot of transition from the life I lived into the life I live now and I worked for a dog grooming place. I used to ride my bike to work daily and when I tell you I loved riding my bike I truly mean it, I rode to and from work everyday morning and night and used it to commute everywhere in Los Angeles, I used to lock my bike up to the fence next to the job and one day a guy with a big backpack was looking a little too long at my bike and I saw him through the window so I went outside and said “hey that’s my bike” and he muttered under his breath “it’s a nice bike” and he scurried off, the next day at work, I work all day and then come out for lunch around noon and my bike was gone, I was crushed.. I went back inside with a tear in my eye and told the owners and they watched the security cameras and the same guy from the day before came back with bolt cutters and stole my bike, I went to Venice police and made a police report and the police had so much going on they told me point blank “the chances of us getting your bike back are slim to none” that hurt.. I still miss that bike dearly, that was about a year and a half ago, I’m 3 years sober now and just moved to New York and going to get a bike again when I can financially afford it, thanks for reading my story if you have haha and if you are in New York and know someone getting rid of a bike that’s inexpensive please feel free to comment haha
The guy probably stole it himself. That's the first thing anyone says when getting caught. "I bought it." It's wild to think someone on the street has 100 bucks to spend on a bicycle.
Dude wasn't mad at the guy he bought it from knowing it was stolen, he was defensive from the get go, immediately begins cutting spokes and still has the audacity to ask Van for a receipt when his name is etched into the bike. The amount of shady shit that goes down at Venice Beach is unreal.
Let me follow this guy’s logic: pays $100 for an obviously much more expensive bike, gets confronted with irrefutable facts that he is now in possession of a stolen bike by the owner… and has the audacity to threaten violence on rightful owner because he‘s out $100. If he was legit his response would have been quite different. Oh, then due to poor upbringing or Daddy issues his response is to start damaging the bike by kicking it. Yeh, he knew it was stolen and like an ungrateful toddler he had to lash out.
As soon as he got aggressive, I would tell him the cops are on the way and if he wants to get booked for possession of stolen property, then he’s free to wait. and then wouldn’t try to explain anything more.
@@magnussullivan3650 I cannot believe how dumb people are. People that don't steal bikes don't carry wirecutters around with them casually, and they don't attack a bike that is being retrieved
After seeing him in action for just a few minutes of this video I can without hesitation say that Dean Neistat is a solid fuckin dude, and a good guy to have on your side in a tricky situation.
All 3 Neistat brothers are on my Apocalypse Crew draft picks. I fully expect, with their collective set of skills, they'd set up a kingdom and definitely be a force to be reckoned with, no doubt! See you there!
I once left the key in my bike lock as I went into a barber shop to make an appointment. In less than 1 minute the bike was stolen. A year later I walk down the street and see my bike, same lock. I had the spare key on my set of keys :)
Yes, Casey’s video “Bike Lanes” basically showed how the NYPD was shaking down bike riders for between $10 - $75 per ticket for riding outside of bike lanes, even if the bike lane is not the safest place to be. My housemates, a married couple, were also ticketed for not riding in the bike lanes in the city in 2011. They are a Long Island couple in their 50’s just trying to carefully ride to Riverside Park for the a ride and were treated like they were criminals for riding of the bike lane for 2 minutes. Also, in “Bike Lanes” I love how Casey pointed out that there were right behind a car that was double parked and yet the police officer chose to ticket a bicyclist instead for a b.s. charge. The film is brilliant!
@@geocosmicvalentinewow really? That was a thing? Geez. Here in the U.K. bike lanes exist in a lot of cities and towns, but they’re an option for a cyclist not a requirement. Bike lanes don’t always go where you want to and they’re typically not continuous (old roads) so it’s understood that you can ride in a bike lane or in the road, either or. 😂
@@arghjayem It “was” a thing but I think Casey’s film helped to put weight behind the complaints and it’s not done anymore because it’s the same here as what you mentioned, the lanes don’t always go to where you want to go and are not typically continuous. A lot of it is understanding the energy streams of how traffic moves in certain parts of the city and on certain streets. It can be quite complicated for someone who is used to following ordinary traffic rules elsewhere but when they get here it can feel like pure chaos. But thankfully they don’t do it anymore.
Wrong. They should have called the cops first. And got the bike thief arrested. And if not the original thief? The guy who knowingly bought a stolen bike.
Holy cow Van it's you. I remember your bothers stolen bike from like 10 years ago. My bike was stolen in Brooklyn, I never recovered it. So seeing this brings great joy to my soul.
My wife's bike was stolen from the train station months ago. One day we were walking home from the local market, and she (sometimes I call her Eagle Eye) saw her bike locked up with a bunch of other bikes on the side of the road. This is in our neighborhood. No tracking device. Just happenstance. What are the odds? We called the police, which ended up working out, but it was an unpleasant ordeal that included us searching the archives for pictures of the bike and receipts for repairs, but we got it back after a few weeks. Anyway, having your property stolen is a terrible experience, and bikes can be highly personal objects for some people. Glad you got your bike back. That doesn't happen very often.
My heart was racing watching this. Can't imagine how you felt in the situation. Dean's a champ, keeping heads cool and helping you get some distance while dealing with the cops.
@@tonymartin7849 I mean they were trying to be nice to just have it given back, save them the time of all the paperwork when police get involved and spare the guy his rightful punishment.. he chose to fight for it (and then even admitted he knew it was stolen lmao) and since he kicked it and cut shit it wasnt just getting back the bike how it was
Excellent post Van. I know the feeling of violation after having a bike stolen. My coworker and I were driving in our parking lot and witnessed a teenage punk stealing my bike. He quickly drove towards the kid and pinned him against the wall. I got my bike back. My coworker was a hero. I bought him lunch. These days, have a nice bike and a crappy old bike. And never leave my good one anywhere. Bikes are the most stolen item.
I just wish I could ride my pretty bike to the train station or the beach or wherever that is not a loop back home without worrying about it being stolen 😟. Especially if I ride to far away places (like the coast, 40 km)
Yeah he payed a 100 bucks for it. If you want it back that's a 100 bucks. Sometimes you need to decide whether risking your life with those lowlives is worth a 100 bucks. It is either a matter of principle or your life or serious injury. Its down to you. The police don't give a damn for these "trivial" matters unless they need to meet their arrest quota.
@@vfclists yeah man, i think van neistat was too vulnerable at the moment that douchebag came to him... I would've dropped the bike and look for a safe distance.
Well done lads for defending your property. The same thing happened to me in the UK and when I confronted the crook he demanded £200, saying that's what he paid. It's all a scam 👊🏾
There's a certain place in my heart for thieves but I've been trying to find peace because violence and people suffering isn't the answer. Its only a temporary solution for my temporary problem.
That was traumatic. Thanks for sharing. As a cyclist, having a bike stolen is the stuff of nightmares. I had a bike stolen when I went to the bathroom (always bring it inside!). I went back two hours later with another bike, looking. I found the bike and the thief, confronted him, and he gave it back without incident. He was a career criminal. I had another bike stolen off a porch. I didn't get the bike, but I did get the wheels, which had sewups. The thief took it to a bike shop where I worked! I got back my wheels.
May reaction was similar, but for me it was gratitude for my 3 brothers; we are close, and we drop everything to do anything for each other. It is an amazing blessing in my life.
I'm glad you reclaimed what was rightfully yours. It's extremely hard to stay calm in those moments, but you and your brother dealt with that situation perfectly.
My 10 year old son’s bike was stolen (in the 90s) and I found it at the mall, it wasn’t locked. We just took it. It had his name and address on it, so we knew it was his. My own bike was stolen 4 times. I got it back twice, lost it twice. Once it was down the street,and I found it, once it was in another town. Here in Japan, you always put your name and address on the bike. The police brought it back. The other two times was a loss. Back in those days, there were no tracking devices. Good job! I don’t believe he paid a $100, that guy was trying to make some money. He was part of the thieves gang.
Well done Van!! I live in Santa Monica and have had 3 bikes stolen, all of them locked. I never got them back. I guess I need a tracker, a kids bat and your brother.
Hey from Copenhagen, I tried the same thing! Had an old Danish postal bike that was stolen and I was directed to the ad by a cargo bike group. Confronted the theif (had a backpack with a pair of heavy duty bolt cutters- weapon and cutting tool) and said to him it was my bike. Got it back and biked home on it. Best feeling ever- just like your videos give me- inspiration in a chaotic world.
That guy is very obviously part of a crime ring for stealing bikes - don't feel bad for doing it, feel like you've helped tons of innocent people who were yet to be taken advantage of by the same man.
I do not believe for a second this guy bought the bike for $100. A liar and a thief. This was his manipulative way of getting something out of the situation and deflect blame. He's the one who also stole it and was in possession of it. The burden of proof should not be "show me the receipt". He was in possession of stolen property and was written directly on the bike that it was stolen property. You both handled the situation really well and is a good case study for crisis management. Especially on Deans part in handling the aggressor and dealing with the police. Great job with this video and for being brave and posting about it.
Well, they didn't handle it so well because A), they should've called the cops right before confronting them knowing that the cops don't show up right away. Instead, the thief damaged the bike and fought for it beacuse the cops weren't present. B) because they didn't call the cops, the thief was able to threaten them with wirecutters and kicking the bike and damaged it. C) the thief got his friend/co-conspirators involved to try to intimidate the owner, with no cops and no brother backing him up it could've went way worse D) the criminal likely got a slap on the wrist and they probably didn't even get him imprisoned or anything useful. Likely he got a misdemeanor which means nothing to people who don't work for a living
I'm proud of your for defending yourself and your property. I tracked down and recovered a bike I purchased and was restoring for my father. My case was similar. End result was, I got the bike back and thief is still serving 5yrs for crimes accumulated neighborhood.
You shouldn't feel bad about him going to jail a day before the 4th of July. There are too many people who let this kind of stuff just slide. I see your actions as a public service!
I love how you gentlemen handled this one, man. Rolled through in peace. The other gentlemen flipped out, and you call the proper authorities. Peace to all in involved. Glad everyone is safe. Seriously.
No they should've called the cops and had the cops meet them there, no spokes would have been cut, escalation would have never happened, it's like Van just did it for his RUclips audience and risked their lives because that guy could've whipped out a knife and stabbed one of them fatally or had a gun and shot one or both of them, Van has great video productions as far as art goes but this video is just a terrible life example.
@@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYou Yeah I agree that they probably should've avoided it entirely, but that aside I really appreciated how Dean handled the moment they found themselves in
@@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYouunfortunately it has become accepted that the cops won't help, I am glad to see that is not the case here, and they actually did do something.
righteous recovery. I was 4 yrs old in 1977. I left my bike in front of my place.. we had a big field for a yard. in massachusetts. yellow 5 spokes, yellow protectors ..super obvious. damn thing nearly glowed. I went outside and there was a gang of bigger boys, at least 7 to 12 yrs old with my bike up on the sidewalk.. My first encounter with outright violent words and thieving. I never recovered it. My mom was afraid. Calling police was worthless. Today I carry my 1300 dollar mountain bike, at 100 pounds of weight even.. up a flight of stairs...just to keep an eye on it.(and my neighbors and I keep an eye for each other) . Great video.. I like the transponder idea.
@@alexvivian2174 you do know that he was in jail for at least that day. You think this pos has money to get out fast? Hopefully they towed his mess as well!
I live in the Netherlands and bike theft is a real problem here in some places (especially with so many bikes). I always lock my bike with two locks. A wheel lock and a very good chain lock, so it's very hard to steal. Last week I came back to it and my saddle was gone. Turns out that just the saddle was worth like 80 bucks new, I didn't even know. But yeah, if they can't get your bike guess they'll just take a part of it instead. Wish I had a tracker in that thing, bunch of scumbags! Glad you got your bike back though Van! Great watch this!
A thrilling watch with a (reasonably) happy ending. Wish you hadn't have had to go through all that, but a victory for anyone who has ever had their bike stolen.
What a nice feel good movie. You did a few silly things, taking a bat wasn’t a great idea. Especially announcing it! You had a couple of chances to leave and we’re slow to do so. You left the bad exposed so he could grab it. You gave him the opportunity to flea with your bike again. But it all worked out and he got dealt with, thanks for sharing 🎉❤
Wow you guys handled it way calmly. The tension while arguing with a potentially armed violent guy was felt through the screen. To press charges was a wise decision. The bike is precious, it has so many Stories to tell
So glad you had your bike back, I have had my bike stolen once and have never seen it again. The guy deserved charges pressed against him not for buying a stolen bike but for how he behaved given that he was given a chance to not involve the police.
I'm glad you called the police. As you said, it is a matter of principle. He should have known that for only 100$ this bike must have been stolen and he gladly purchased stolen goods. Also, who knows, maybe he stole it himself
@@jefe9206 not for sure, the lady said she saw him purchase it and it got pinged to a shop that clearly steals and resells bikes which this dude does not appear to run
Thieves aren’t likely to hold onto stolen goods long. He prob did buy it. Now, did he realize it might not be 100% legit, and flipping it for more was tempting enough to take it? Maybe.
casey coming with the bike at the first shot is such crazy 🤣 , man it sucks when personal stuff gets stolen , great to see you retrived it back amazing job ,all i know now is i need a tracker for mine FR
hey man. I just got my bike stolen and youtube probably listens to me so it recommended your video. I liked it. Although it also made me sad, because i miss my bike, and because it was so difficult for you to get back. Im glad you recorded the confrontation. Why do people take things? What is property? What is justice? sucks... i miss my bike
When I was in college i got my bike stolen and was really upset for a week. Standing on my apartment deck I saw it in the back of a truck by pure coincidence. I sprinted downstairs and the truck was still there, I jumped in the back and put it on my shoulder and sprinted away. Still have the bike!
Love to see stolen bikes recovered, also lol the bat on the back. Props to the guy in the black, if anyone is to blame it is the actual thief. This is a risk you take when buying from a questionable source, you always get what you pay for. Good deals are around, but be skeptical and rational.
justice, NOT in the form of law enforcement or judicial hearings, but of a man riding his own bike home. as someone who has been riding carless for a decade plus, this is beautiful and relatable. the best stories arent written man they're real life.
I got my stolen bike back from this guy one time. About 10 years later doing some repairs it occurred to me that it was not in fact my bike at all. Just a very very similar one.
This has been the tastyess video I've seen from Van. Well done for standing, you ground mate. Good on Dean for being an awesome brother. Well done chaps, crack on.
well done getting the bike back. Even better that you and Dean managed to diffuse the situation. You were very right to press charges. Until there are consequences for stealing bikes it won't stop.
The fact both times one of your brothers has gotten the bike back is awesome. I dont have patience like you do for that guy. As soon as he tried to clip the spokes I would have grabbed the bat.
@@x9x9x9x9x9 Of course in a clown state like California, facts seldom matter and there's more sympathy for perpetual net negative criminals than there is for law abiding taxpayers.
Great video, thanks for sharing! I was eyeing Vanmoof bikes a year ago. Its sad to see they are on the verge of filing bankruptcy after delivering such a promising product.
It is fascinating. Dude was clearly in the wrong, got emotional, didn't just turn it over, but it sucks he got arrested when the people who stole it got away.
How are you defending the plier swinging, spokes cutting and wilfully buying stolen goods guy? How does your thinking go, why does it suck for him to get punished for his behaviour?
It's been years but I literally thought about your old bike today when I lost my credit card in the movie theater, and the manager told me no I couldn't search for it because the next show had started. I said fuck that I'm going in. Had to turn on a flashlight and crawl underneath people's legs. I was determined to get it back. Then surprisingly I saw this on my feed. 🤙 Much luv Van!
Live by the sword, die by the sword. You did the right thing. Well done on getting your bike back and remaining calm the whole time, I am not certain I could have :)
Thank you so much for pressing charges, people get let off too easily these days and need to learn how to be held accountable for their actions especially after you even gave him a chance… no words.
I had my bike stolen one time, someone came up on my front deck and cut the lock off it, which isn't something that happens too often around here. I made a police report, but ended up finding it myself at a local pawn shop that is known to be a fence. They had my $1200 Norco for sale for $120, with department store bikes next to it priced higher, which to me scream that they KNEW it was stolen and were trying to move it quickly. One of my friends happened to have went to school with the son of the owner of that pawn shop, and asked him if he could help get my bike back, they said I could buy it for $80 I think it was, to which I said they could go f@#$ themselves and I would be getting it back for nothing. The police ended up investigating and got it back for me about 2 months later. Was really frustrating as I didn't have a car at the time and used my bike to get to work, but it was totally worth it not paying the 80 bucks in my opinion.
Be safe out there, Dean knew as soon as he grabbed the pliers that things could go down hard and quick. He held them with his dominant hand in a ready position, as you kinda bent over to read the engraving on the bike. I love the channel, I love Casey's. Me and my kids have watch all of them, they're the best. I'll have a talk with my oldest before we watch this one. I'm glad you got the bike back, sry about your boy's footrest!
Good thing no one got hurt during the recovery. I'm glad justice was served. It's kind of unfortunate that if it was a cheaper bike maybe nothing would have been done. ie. theft under 1k....
Don't feel bad for one second. When you buy a fancy bike for $100 you must assume that it was stolen. And when buying a used bike you can always call the local PD to check if it was reported stolen with the frame number (at least in my country). You gave him the chance to give it up peacefully and he refused, and instead he retaliated and damaged your property further. Don't feel bad, celebrate! Not many people get to recover their stolen bikes.
Glad you got your bike back. I just paid $100.00 bucks for it. He wanted Van to show him his receipt for the bike but he didn’t have one either. The guy knew the bike was stolen but pushed his luck and he got arrested. Not too bright.👍👍
I love it when the cop says, "Casey?", And Dean says, "No, Van, the Other one." The Neistat Brothers are famous coast-to-coast. And, congratulations on the daughter, Van!
I’d say Casey is famous coast to coast, not that I don’t prefer Van.
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That's what I got too. Breaking news? You have a new one coming?
Good catch
Damn Straight - Work your ass off, get stuff.
I used to work in Venice Beach and lived in Santa Monica at a Sober living, this was a very big time in my life with a lot of change and a lot of transition from the life I lived into the life I live now and I worked for a dog grooming place. I used to ride my bike to work daily and when I tell you I loved riding my bike I truly mean it, I rode to and from work everyday morning and night and used it to commute everywhere in Los Angeles, I used to lock my bike up to the fence next to the job and one day a guy with a big backpack was looking a little too long at my bike and I saw him through the window so I went outside and said “hey that’s my bike” and he muttered under his breath “it’s a nice bike” and he scurried off, the next day at work, I work all day and then come out for lunch around noon and my bike was gone, I was crushed.. I went back inside with a tear in my eye and told the owners and they watched the security cameras and the same guy from the day before came back with bolt cutters and stole my bike, I went to Venice police and made a police report and the police had so much going on they told me point blank “the chances of us getting your bike back are slim to none” that hurt.. I still miss that bike dearly, that was about a year and a half ago, I’m 3 years sober now and just moved to New York and going to get a bike again when I can financially afford it, thanks for reading my story if you have haha and if you are in New York and know someone getting rid of a bike that’s inexpensive please feel free to comment haha
Thanks for the story. Don't know anyone that has one in NY but I hope that you've been able to get a new one since writing.
The guy probably stole it himself. That's the first thing anyone says when getting caught. "I bought it." It's wild to think someone on the street has 100 bucks to spend on a bicycle.
Dude wasn't mad at the guy he bought it from knowing it was stolen, he was defensive from the get go, immediately begins cutting spokes and still has the audacity to ask Van for a receipt when his name is etched into the bike. The amount of shady shit that goes down at Venice Beach is unreal.
He was supporting bike a thief by buying a stolen bike.
Let me follow this guy’s logic: pays $100 for an obviously much more expensive bike, gets confronted with irrefutable facts that he is now in possession of a stolen bike by the owner… and has the audacity to threaten violence on rightful owner because he‘s out $100. If he was legit his response would have been quite different. Oh, then due to poor upbringing or Daddy issues his response is to start damaging the bike by kicking it. Yeh, he knew it was stolen and like an ungrateful toddler he had to lash out.
As soon as he got aggressive, I would tell him the cops are on the way and if he wants to get booked for possession of stolen property, then he’s free to wait. and then wouldn’t try to explain anything more.
I also highly doubt that homeless halfwit paid $100 bucks for it. Maybe 20-50 or traded for meth (if he didn’t steal it himself)
@@magnussullivan3650 I cannot believe how dumb people are. People that don't steal bikes don't carry wirecutters around with them casually, and they don't attack a bike that is being retrieved
For the youngest brother, Dean has the most older brother energy. He would definitely be one of my apocalypse crew draft picks.
In one interview/podcast Van did it sounded like Dean had to grow up fast. Looks like that turned into maturity and experience
After seeing him in action for just a few minutes of this video I can without hesitation say that Dean Neistat is a solid fuckin dude, and a good guy to have on your side in a tricky situation.
the guy is a vet. he has seen actual situations. these are nothing for him
Welp, he served in the military so he's pretty calm when it comes to any altercation
All 3 Neistat brothers are on my Apocalypse Crew draft picks. I fully expect, with their collective set of skills, they'd set up a kingdom and definitely be a force to be reckoned with, no doubt! See you there!
I once left the key in my bike lock as I went into a barber shop to make an appointment. In less than 1 minute the bike was stolen. A year later I walk down the street and see my bike, same lock. I had the spare key on my set of keys :)
Praise the Lord!!!!
Dean might be the ‘other, other’ Neistat brother, but in this episode, he was clearly the MVP. Calm, cool and collected.
And he pulled up on a bad ass custom road bike
he was a fighter pilot
A win for all the people who have had their bikes stolen. That man deserved to be arrested, and you gave him every chance to do the right thing.
one brother changes bike laws, the other hunts a bike thief
only the neistat brothers 🙌🙌
What bike law was changed?
Yes, Casey’s video “Bike Lanes” basically showed how the NYPD was shaking down bike riders for between $10 - $75 per ticket for riding outside of bike lanes, even if the bike lane is not the safest place to be. My housemates, a married couple, were also ticketed for not riding in the bike lanes in the city in 2011. They are a Long Island couple in their 50’s just trying to carefully ride to Riverside Park for the a ride and were treated like they were criminals for riding of the bike lane for 2 minutes. Also, in “Bike Lanes” I love how Casey pointed out that there were right behind a car that was double parked and yet the police officer chose to ticket a bicyclist instead for a b.s. charge. The film is brilliant!
They filmed that together
@@geocosmicvalentinewow really? That was a thing? Geez. Here in the U.K. bike lanes exist in a lot of cities and towns, but they’re an option for a cyclist not a requirement. Bike lanes don’t always go where you want to and they’re typically not continuous (old roads) so it’s understood that you can ride in a bike lane or in the road, either or. 😂
@@arghjayem It “was” a thing but I think Casey’s film helped to put weight behind the complaints and it’s not done anymore because it’s the same here as what you mentioned, the lanes don’t always go to where you want to go and are not typically continuous. A lot of it is understanding the energy streams of how traffic moves in certain parts of the city and on certain streets. It can be quite complicated for someone who is used to following ordinary traffic rules elsewhere but when they get here it can feel like pure chaos. But thankfully they don’t do it anymore.
Dean the enforcer! Love this true crime investigative type vlog 😂 💯
He demonstrated real power in being wise about when to use force… and when not to. War veterans know things.
Shoulda been off his bike, bat in hand and wore his uniform.
Wrong. They should have called the cops first. And got the bike thief arrested.
And if not the original thief? The guy who knowingly bought a stolen bike.
@@tonymartin7849 only reason the police came is because it was an active crime, the man was kicking and damaging the bike.
chong nice to meet u here
Crazy how Casey walked up on 3 dudes who stole the bike in the middle of the night alone
It's all about confidence. 😆
Luv that drunken Candice, straight in the camera "No fucking way"
And stared them in the fucking eye while grabbing the bike
If I had to stare Casey in the eyes I’d let him do anything to make it stop.
Yeah that's Casey.
Holy cow Van it's you. I remember your bothers stolen bike from like 10 years ago. My bike was stolen in Brooklyn, I never recovered it. So seeing this brings great joy to my soul.
"It's the principle." No one understands this concept nowadays. The dude KNEW thee whole time and still kept doubling down.
no one understands that anymore!!!! people seem to be fine with disrespect
The definition of doubling down is when you show the name etched in the frame matches your ID, and they still say that proves nothing.
My wife's bike was stolen from the train station months ago. One day we were walking home from the local market, and she (sometimes I call her Eagle Eye) saw her bike locked up with a bunch of other bikes on the side of the road. This is in our neighborhood. No tracking device. Just happenstance. What are the odds?
We called the police, which ended up working out, but it was an unpleasant ordeal that included us searching the archives for pictures of the bike and receipts for repairs, but we got it back after a few weeks. Anyway, having your property stolen is a terrible experience, and bikes can be highly personal objects for some people. Glad you got your bike back. That doesn't happen very often.
My heart was racing watching this. Can't imagine how you felt in the situation. Dean's a champ, keeping heads cool and helping you get some distance while dealing with the cops.
Both bros blew it. If they wanted to help stop bike thieves? They would have got the cops to go with them from the beginning.
@@tonymartin7849 I mean they were trying to be nice to just have it given back, save them the time of all the paperwork when police get involved and spare the guy his rightful punishment.. he chose to fight for it (and then even admitted he knew it was stolen lmao) and since he kicked it and cut shit it wasnt just getting back the bike how it was
Excellent post Van. I know the feeling of violation after having a bike stolen. My coworker and I were driving in our parking lot and witnessed a teenage punk stealing my bike. He quickly drove towards the kid and pinned him against the wall. I got my bike back. My coworker was a hero. I bought him lunch. These days, have a nice bike and a crappy old bike. And never leave my good one anywhere. Bikes are the most stolen item.
I just wish I could ride my pretty bike to the train station or the beach or wherever that is not a loop back home without worrying about it being stolen 😟. Especially if I ride to far away places (like the coast, 40 km)
The guy knew it was stolen and acted like the owner was wrong for taking it back?? Wow! His sense of entitlement is incredible.
That's LA street people for you
You must not get out much.
@@carson911 I'm getting more cynical everyday don't worry
Yeah he payed a 100 bucks for it. If you want it back that's a 100 bucks. Sometimes you need to decide whether risking your life with those lowlives is worth a 100 bucks. It is either a matter of principle or your life or serious injury. Its down to you. The police don't give a damn for these "trivial" matters unless they need to meet their arrest quota.
@@vfclists yeah man, i think van neistat was too vulnerable at the moment that douchebag came to him... I would've dropped the bike and look for a safe distance.
Well done lads for defending your property. The same thing happened to me in the UK and when I confronted the crook he demanded £200, saying that's what he paid. It's all a scam 👊🏾
You guys handled that much calmer than most people would. Too bad he'll be doing it to more people the next day.
Oh i'll be trowing punches the moment he kicked the bike lol not saying it would do much bc i'm not that big, just talking about the calmness they had
@@ZirconGamesI think you can handle a guy in leather man sandals. But… that’s Venice for ya
that bike on the back of 'his truck' was 200%' stolen as well.
@@ZirconGames The level of calm was insane.
There's a certain place in my heart for thieves but I've been trying to find peace because violence and people suffering isn't the answer. Its only a temporary solution for my temporary problem.
That was traumatic. Thanks for sharing. As a cyclist, having a bike stolen is the stuff of nightmares. I had a bike stolen when I went to the bathroom (always bring it inside!). I went back two hours later with another bike, looking. I found the bike and the thief, confronted him, and he gave it back without incident. He was a career criminal. I had another bike stolen off a porch. I didn't get the bike, but I did get the wheels, which had sewups. The thief took it to a bike shop where I worked! I got back my wheels.
I wish my brothers and I had this kind of relationship with each other. You'd be surprised how rare it is.
True. Communication is key to a solid life, even between family.
yeah
They have a great dad. Maybe that's what did it.
May reaction was similar, but for me it was gratitude for my 3 brothers; we are close, and we drop everything to do anything for each other. It is an amazing blessing in my life.
Its brother in law..not the same
I'm glad you reclaimed what was rightfully yours. It's extremely hard to stay calm in those moments, but you and your brother dealt with that situation perfectly.
How brilliant to confirm his vehicle before you confronted him about the bike. Well done gentlemen.
I didn’t realize that was what that was! I thought it was just trying to make conversation to help the guy relax
My 10 year old son’s bike was stolen (in the 90s) and I found it at the mall, it wasn’t locked. We just took it. It had his name and address on it, so we knew it was his.
My own bike was stolen 4 times. I got it back twice, lost it twice. Once it was down the street,and I found it, once it was in another town. Here in Japan, you always put your name and address on the bike. The police brought it back. The other two times was a loss. Back in those days, there were no tracking devices.
Good job!
I don’t believe he paid a $100, that guy was trying to make some money. He was part of the thieves gang.
Well done Van!! I live in Santa Monica and have had 3 bikes stolen, all of them locked. I never got them back. I guess I need a tracker, a kids bat and your brother.
lmaooo
What kind of lock did you have
@@edgarbier7461I am guessing not high end ulocks.
The lock to have is the new angle-grinder "proof" ulocks. Pricey bu well worth it when the bike's a few thousand or more.
@@SuperApe3030 no lock is steal proof. The only difference is time.
Hey from Copenhagen, I tried the same thing! Had an old Danish postal bike that was stolen and I was directed to the ad by a cargo bike group. Confronted the theif (had a backpack with a pair of heavy duty bolt cutters- weapon and cutting tool) and said to him it was my bike. Got it back and biked home on it. Best feeling ever- just like your videos give me- inspiration in a chaotic world.
He had every chance to return it peacefully, totally had it coming with the cops. Glad you got the bike back, and a story to go with it!
Don’t be racist
@@Sincerit We arent on 4chan lil guy. Put your big boy pants on and make a useful comment.
@@Sincerit wat, nothing about this comment was racist
@@error.418you don’t support BLM 🤔✊🏿?
@@SinceritBike Lives Matter 🚲
That guy is very obviously part of a crime ring for stealing bikes - don't feel bad for doing it, feel like you've helped tons of innocent people who were yet to be taken advantage of by the same man.
Congratulations on having a daughter, I heard you say that real quick, that is amazing news.
He needs to name his daughter Bikey fr fr 😌
Did he have his daughter yet or are they still waiting?
I do not believe for a second this guy bought the bike for $100. A liar and a thief. This was his manipulative way of getting something out of the situation and deflect blame. He's the one who also stole it and was in possession of it. The burden of proof should not be "show me the receipt". He was in possession of stolen property and was written directly on the bike that it was stolen property. You both handled the situation really well and is a good case study for crisis management. Especially on Deans part in handling the aggressor and dealing with the police. Great job with this video and for being brave and posting about it.
Yeah, it's not like he told the same story to the cops. He isn't remotely trustworthy.
Well, they didn't handle it so well because A), they should've called the cops right before confronting them knowing that the cops don't show up right away. Instead, the thief damaged the bike and fought for it beacuse the cops weren't present. B) because they didn't call the cops, the thief was able to threaten them with wirecutters and kicking the bike and damaged it. C) the thief got his friend/co-conspirators involved to try to intimidate the owner, with no cops and no brother backing him up it could've went way worse D) the criminal likely got a slap on the wrist and they probably didn't even get him imprisoned or anything useful. Likely he got a misdemeanor which means nothing to people who don't work for a living
Finally, the No Country for Old Men / PeeWee's Big Adventure crossover we've always wanted.
exactly I never thought I'd see those pictures in something together
The reference to "No country for old men is Epic". Well done Van.
Mad respect for pressing charges, bike theft isn't petty crime
So glad justice was served and you got your bike back.
It's so rare to get a good bike back from a thief. This was awesome.
its not a good bike, its shit
I'm proud of your for defending yourself and your property. I tracked down and recovered a bike I purchased and was restoring for my father. My case was similar. End result was, I got the bike back and thief is still serving 5yrs for crimes accumulated neighborhood.
You shouldn't feel bad about him going to jail a day before the 4th of July. There are too many people who let this kind of stuff just slide. I see your actions as a public service!
@@patrickkonig yep, I would definitely felt worse if he wasnt going to jail. Such a prat.
I love how you gentlemen handled this one, man. Rolled through in peace. The other gentlemen flipped out, and you call the proper authorities. Peace to all in involved. Glad everyone is safe. Seriously.
Feel like this was part of a masterclass from Dean on how to deal with conflict.
Totally, I'm sure that's why Van had him come.
No they should've called the cops and had the cops meet them there, no spokes would have been cut, escalation would have never happened, it's like Van just did it for his RUclips audience and risked their lives because that guy could've whipped out a knife and stabbed one of them fatally or had a gun and shot one or both of them, Van has great video productions as far as art goes but this video is just a terrible life example.
@@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYou he also repeatedly ignored Dean saying "lets go lets go lets go"
@@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYou Yeah I agree that they probably should've avoided it entirely, but that aside I really appreciated how Dean handled the moment they found themselves in
@@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYouunfortunately it has become accepted that the cops won't help, I am glad to see that is not the case here, and they actually did do something.
two cameras is one. one camera is none. You handled that better than I would have.
As a cyclist who gets around everywhere in LA with a bike this was soooo satisfying. Oh man you kept your cool. Glad you got it back!
righteous recovery. I was 4 yrs old in 1977. I left my bike in front of my place.. we had a big field for a yard. in massachusetts. yellow 5 spokes, yellow protectors ..super obvious. damn thing nearly glowed. I went outside and there was a gang of bigger boys, at least 7 to 12 yrs old with my bike up on the sidewalk.. My first encounter with outright violent words and thieving. I never recovered it. My mom was afraid. Calling police was worthless. Today I carry my 1300 dollar mountain bike, at 100 pounds of weight even.. up a flight of stairs...just to keep an eye on it.(and my neighbors and I keep an eye for each other) . Great video.. I like the transponder idea.
The adrenaline must've been through the roof for you guys. And you both handled it very well!
Only Van can share a story like this! My heart was about to come out of my chest.
That was stressful, hate seeing someone go to jail but you gave him every chance to make it peaceful. Some people don't know when to quit
this is California, he's not going to jail. He'll be out within a day.
I'd love to see him go to jail. I'd also love to see the court make him pay for the damages he caused to the bike.
@@alexvivian2174 you do know that he was in jail for at least that day. You think this pos has money to get out fast? Hopefully they towed his mess as well!
Why feel bad for people who clearly deserve it?
Better than him being on the streets…clearly not a positive citizen for our community in anyway at all
Super impressed with you and Dean and glad you got your bike back. Just blown away at how calm you both were.
Van, You sir did the right thing. You and Dean handled this situation in the most positive way. Thanks for sharing this.
I live in the Netherlands and bike theft is a real problem here in some places (especially with so many bikes).
I always lock my bike with two locks. A wheel lock and a very good chain lock, so it's very hard to steal.
Last week I came back to it and my saddle was gone.
Turns out that just the saddle was worth like 80 bucks new, I didn't even know.
But yeah, if they can't get your bike guess they'll just take a part of it instead.
Wish I had a tracker in that thing, bunch of scumbags!
Glad you got your bike back though Van! Great watch this!
A thrilling watch with a (reasonably) happy ending. Wish you hadn't have had to go through all that, but a victory for anyone who has ever had their bike stolen.
What a nice feel good movie.
You did a few silly things, taking a bat wasn’t a great idea. Especially announcing it!
You had a couple of chances to leave and we’re slow to do so.
You left the bad exposed so he could grab it.
You gave him the opportunity to flea with your bike again.
But it all worked out and he got dealt with, thanks for sharing 🎉❤
Being a huge fan of these brothers, this video made me smile SO BIG.
This was the best thing ever to see come full circle!
If I were Dean, I wouldn’t take such a nice bike to a recovery. You did the right thing pressing charges, Bike thieves are the worst.
Wow you guys handled it way calmly. The tension while arguing with a potentially armed violent guy was felt through the screen. To press charges was a wise decision. The bike is precious, it has so many Stories to tell
dean is so calm. he is the neistat that you would not want to see pissed.
So glad you had your bike back, I have had my bike stolen once and have never seen it again. The guy deserved charges pressed against him not for buying a stolen bike but for how he behaved given that he was given a chance to not involve the police.
That was absolutely terrifying and so, so satisfying. Glad you’re okay, Van.
I'm glad you called the police. As you said, it is a matter of principle. He should have known that for only 100$ this bike must have been stolen and he gladly purchased stolen goods. Also, who knows, maybe he stole it himself
For sure he stole it
@@jefe9206 not for sure, the lady said she saw him purchase it and it got pinged to a shop that clearly steals and resells bikes which this dude does not appear to run
Thieves aren’t likely to hold onto stolen goods long. He prob did buy it. Now, did he realize it might not be 100% legit, and flipping it for more was tempting enough to take it? Maybe.
Man, that was more atmospheric than any movie
casey coming with the bike at the first shot is such crazy 🤣 , man it sucks when personal stuff gets stolen , great to see you retrived it back amazing job ,all i know now is i need a tracker for mine FR
hey man. I just got my bike stolen and youtube probably listens to me so it recommended your video. I liked it. Although it also made me sad, because i miss my bike, and because it was so difficult for you to get back. Im glad you recorded the confrontation. Why do people take things? What is property? What is justice? sucks... i miss my bike
When I was in college i got my bike stolen and was really upset for a week. Standing on my apartment deck I saw it in the back of a truck by pure coincidence. I sprinted downstairs and the truck was still there, I jumped in the back and put it on my shoulder and sprinted away. Still have the bike!
Love to see stolen bikes recovered, also lol the bat on the back. Props to the guy in the black, if anyone is to blame it is the actual thief. This is a risk you take when buying from a questionable source, you always get what you pay for. Good deals are around, but be skeptical and rational.
Van is fortunate to have a helpful and knowledgable brother in Dean.
justice, NOT in the form of law enforcement or judicial hearings, but of a man riding his own bike home. as someone who has been riding carless for a decade plus, this is beautiful and relatable. the best stories arent written man they're real life.
A new seat for my daughter? Congratulations!
for real❕
Love the way Dean talks to the cops, his military background clearly comes thru, very clear, no extra words, concise, calm ect
I got my stolen bike back from this guy one time. About 10 years later doing some repairs it occurred to me that it was not in fact my bike at all. Just a very very similar one.
This has been the tastyess video I've seen from Van. Well done for standing, you ground mate. Good on Dean for being an awesome brother. Well done chaps, crack on.
well done getting the bike back. Even better that you and Dean managed to diffuse the situation. You were very right to press charges. Until there are consequences for stealing bikes it won't stop.
sorry you had to deal with that, glad you got it back!! It's more than just money, it means alot
The fact both times one of your brothers has gotten the bike back is awesome. I dont have patience like you do for that guy. As soon as he tried to clip the spokes I would have grabbed the bat.
You would have had a nice few months in LA county lockup.
@@Profile.4 possibly but with him charging at Van with the pliers it could be argued as self defense.
@@x9x9x9x9x9 Of course in a clown state like California, facts seldom matter and there's more sympathy for perpetual net negative criminals than there is for law abiding taxpayers.
Maybe one of my favorite videos so far. Glad you got you bike back Van!
You should’ve asked the thief where his receipt was!?😂
😂😂😂
exactly!! i was shouting this at my screen
No way he paid a cent for that bike. Probably traded it for drugs or even stole it himself
He was an idiot, think he thought he had one.
Van you did the right thing pressing charges. That's the only way losers learn.
This 60 second intro is a masterclass in storytelling. Hook, line and sinker.
That's a hell of a way to announce something like that, Congratulations to The Neistat Family!!!!!
Wow, I see these guys down in Venice all the time. Thanks for posting. Glad you got your bike back.
Him going to jail is MARVELOUS.. Shame he'll be out and doing it again though. A million people know the thief's car now though..
Makes sense that Van Neistat owns a Vanmoof bike
No Country for Old Men clip got me good incredible
Great video, thanks for sharing! I was eyeing Vanmoof bikes a year ago. Its sad to see they are on the verge of filing bankruptcy after delivering such a promising product.
This was intense! Great storytelling, and above all, glad you are safe and for your bike back!
great parallel with the story at first with casey and candice. love it!
It is fascinating. Dude was clearly in the wrong, got emotional, didn't just turn it over, but it sucks he got arrested when the people who stole it got away.
How are you defending the plier swinging, spokes cutting and wilfully buying stolen goods guy? How does your thinking go, why does it suck for him to get punished for his behaviour?
That guy could turn in the guy he bought it off if he wants. He was an idiot.
@@shikeridoohe's a California, he's got to feel like the bad guy for putting someone who's clearly aggressive in jail.
When the perp demands a receipt to prove ownership - when he himself has no such receipt. Gold.
what a great episode. van neistat is one hell of a storyteller
It's been years but I literally thought about your old bike today when I lost my credit card in the movie theater, and the manager told me no I couldn't search for it because the next show had started. I said fuck that I'm going in. Had to turn on a flashlight and crawl underneath people's legs. I was determined to get it back. Then surprisingly I saw this on my feed. 🤙 Much luv Van!
The spirited man pursues Justice without regard to personal safety.
Oh please, don’t be cowards man. Embrace your “toxic” masculinity.
Live by the sword, die by the sword. You did the right thing. Well done on getting your bike back and remaining calm the whole time, I am not certain I could have :)
Thank you so much for pressing charges, people get let off too easily these days and need to learn how to be held accountable for their actions especially after you even gave him a chance… no words.
Loved this. Such a strong sibling bond.
I had my bike stolen one time, someone came up on my front deck and cut the lock off it, which isn't something that happens too often around here. I made a police report, but ended up finding it myself at a local pawn shop that is known to be a fence. They had my $1200 Norco for sale for $120, with department store bikes next to it priced higher, which to me scream that they KNEW it was stolen and were trying to move it quickly. One of my friends happened to have went to school with the son of the owner of that pawn shop, and asked him if he could help get my bike back, they said I could buy it for $80 I think it was, to which I said they could go f@#$ themselves and I would be getting it back for nothing.
The police ended up investigating and got it back for me about 2 months later. Was really frustrating as I didn't have a car at the time and used my bike to get to work, but it was totally worth it not paying the 80 bucks in my opinion.
Be safe out there, Dean knew as soon as he grabbed the pliers that things could go down hard and quick. He held them with his dominant hand in a ready position, as you kinda bent over to read the engraving on the bike. I love the channel, I love Casey's. Me and my kids have watch all of them, they're the best. I'll have a talk with my oldest before we watch this one. I'm glad you got the bike back, sry about your boy's footrest!
Him: "Whatcha looking at?"
Me: "My bike"
Good thing no one got hurt during the recovery. I'm glad justice was served. It's kind of unfortunate that if it was a cheaper bike maybe nothing would have been done. ie. theft under 1k....
Don't feel bad for one second. When you buy a fancy bike for $100 you must assume that it was stolen. And when buying a used bike you can always call the local PD to check if it was reported stolen with the frame number (at least in my country). You gave him the chance to give it up peacefully and he refused, and instead he retaliated and damaged your property further. Don't feel bad, celebrate! Not many people get to recover their stolen bikes.
Glad you got your bike back. I just paid $100.00 bucks for it. He wanted Van to show him his receipt for the bike but he didn’t have one either. The guy knew the bike was stolen but pushed his luck and he got arrested. Not too bright.👍👍
You definitely did the right pressing charges and glad you got your bike back I know what it's like to have things stolen
my really nice bike just got stollen. really happy to see you got yours back
Van, Glad you got your bike back! Also glad you and Dean are safe. Can’t wait to see the new kids seat be built (if you share that)!