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Problem is, no-one wants to get involved.
Even if you wanted to, in the case of an angle grinder it's not best to try and approach them and short of shouting to spook them, what else can you really do?
I attempted to stop someone nicking a bike in Surrey Quays once and got punched for my trouble, it's not really advisable as the person stealing the bike is likely to have a higher propensity for violence than you do.
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It’s a Kryptonite Evo, a decent enough lock and with a thicker shank than my Messenger at about 10mm. I’ve cut a few locks off in my time for people, and I reckon about 30-45 seconds minimum with a decent 18v cordless grinder.
What gets me is that it’s not exactly a subtle process. Lots of noise and sparks, people can’t help but notice. Problem is, no-one wants to get involved. Sad fact is that if someone wants your bike then there’s not a lock that will stop them if they’re determined and no-one interrupts them; not even a New Yorker or the Fahgettaboudit can resist an angle grinder.