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Bike theft is becoming more prevalent – reduce your risk of theft by following these simple steps.

Prevent bike theft Make sure the frame is securely locked to the bike park with a good quality d-lock or heavy duty chain lock. Just locking the wheels is not good enough.Use a lighter cable lock to secure the front wheel to your frame.Take all attachments such as lights, GPS and cameras off the bike when leaving locked up.Try to choose a high traffic area to discourage potential thieves.

Register your bike NZ Police have an asset registration system that will automatically alert police if they find a stolen bike. You can register your bike on the SNAP system at www.snap.org.nz.

SNAP (Serial Number Action Partnership) – NZ Police www.snap.org.nz

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Cycle theft a major problem in Wellington, cable locks are near useless, I've invested in Kryptonite...as shown above, but when used, locking frame to cycle rack

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Police in Boroughbridge have issued CCTV images as they appeal for help to identify a suspected cycle thief.

At around 1.50pm on Saturday 20 July 2014, a 15-year-old boy left his Specialized mountain bike outside Pybus Newsagents on the High Street.

The suspect who took the bike was seen getting out of the passenger side of a silver Vauxhall Vectra which had pulled up nearby. He took the cycle and rode off along the pavement, down an alleyway on Fishergate where he was joined by the driver of the Vectra.

The pair were then seen to exit the alleyway and drive off in the Vectra towards the canal roundabout.

The suspect who took the bike is described as white, of thin build and had a thin face with stubble. He was wearing a baggy, white, polo style t-shirt, dark tracksuit bottoms and a white or cream beanie hat with a logo on the front.

The Vauxhall Vectra is believed to be the version produced between 2002 and 2009 and had wheel trims rather than alloy wheels.

The stolen cycle is a Specialized Pitch Pro in brown with black “Pike” front suspension, “Fox” rear suspension, Shimano gears, hydraulic disc breaks, and distinctive yellow hand grips. It is worth around £2000.

PC Neil Roworth of Boroughbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who can help us identify the suspect or the Vectra shown in the CCTV images, as well as anyone who witnessed the theft take place. We would also like to hear from anyone who believes they have been offered the bike for sale.

“The owner of the bike, who is aged just 15, had saved up for a long time to buy the bike and is very upset that it has been stolen.

“Anyone who can help our appeal is urged to contact the police as soon as they can.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Neil Roworth. Or you can email information to [email protected]

CCTV appeal in hunt for Boroughbridge cycle theft suspect Police in Boroughbridge have issued CCTV images as they appeal for help to identify a suspected cycle thief.

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Bike Safety: How To Prevent Cycle Theft

The aftermath of the London 2012 Olympics has seen a rise in the number of us choosing to get around by bike. Not only is cycling healthier, better for the environment and more economical than travelling by car and public transport, cycle lanes also allow cyclists to beat the congestion of the rush hour. But with more of us choosing to cycle around than ever before criminals have sought to use this to their advantage, with statistics indicating the number stolen bikes has increased by 11% over the last 5 years. It is therefore important that cyclists be aware of the dangers of cycle theft in order to minimise their risk of becoming victims of crime.

Bike owners should always be aware of the locations in which they secure their bike. By choosing a public location to secure their bike, owners are able to limit the opportunities potential thieves have to commit an offence undetected. Theft can be further deterred by securing bikes at purpose built bike stands, as they are more secure than other objects such as fences, signposts and bollards. Bike stands are generally located in public areas, they are often secured by the use of CCTV cameras and police make public bike stands part of their patrols.

When securing a bicycle it is important that cyclists use a lock that is fit for purpose. Whilst cable locks boast the benefits of being lighter, cheaper and easier to carry around than all metal D-locks, they are much flimsier and therefore less secure. Where cable locks are prone to being removed with wire cutters, thieves have substantially a harder time removing their all metal counterpart. Given the cost of a new bike, it is worth cyclists investing in a sturdy D-lock in order to be confident in the security of their current bike.

Finally cyclists should make sure to register their bike with a property registration site such as http://www.immobilise.com/, not only is this site free, it also makes it easier for police to return bicycles to their rightful owners in the event they are stolen. By registering their details now, cyclists increase their chance of seeing their bike again in the unfortunate event it is stolen.

Hopefully by following the security precautions outlined above we can all stay safe and ensure the bicycles wheels of Britain keep on turning!

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