I agree that leaving a bike unattended to bait someone to steal it isn't fair since there might be a non-insignificant number of people who wouldn't normally st

I agree that leaving a bike unattended to bait someone to steal it isn't fair since there might be a non-insignificant number of people who wouldn't normally steal the bike but perhaps would rather ride than walk and would then feel guilty and ditch the bike a few blocks later. However, there are also professional bike thieves who break into alcoves, garages, etc.; They also cut locks and/or beat up or knock down riders if they can't get the bike by waiting. My point is, not all bike thieves are the same and if someone didn't fit the profile of a typical bike thief then instead of arresting them, cite them. I'm sure most people who are not thieves but who stole a bike as a crime of opportunity would not do it again if it cost them as much as running a red light does.