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Don’t let bike thieves steal your Christmas present
| Author: Northants Police | Published: 8th January 2019 16:37 |
A lot of people got a new bike for Christmas this year and for many people, their bike is more than a possession – it could be their way to work or how they stay fit and healthy. However, a bike is also an attractive target for thieves who have been stealing them from outside shops across the county in recent days
Cyclists are being reminded to invest in high quality locks after a rise in bike thefts across the county with thieves targeting people’s Christmas presents.
A lot of people got a new bike for Christmas this year and for many people, their bike is more than a possession – it could be their way to work or how they stay fit and healthy. However, a bike is also an attractive target for thieves who have been stealing them from outside shops across the county in recent days.
PCSO David Bryan, said: “There has been an increase in the number of bikes stolen in the Rushden area and across the whole county recently so I want to take this opportunity to appeal to people to please invest in a high quality lock and to take a look at our crime prevention tips.
“It’s easy to make your bike an unattractive target to thieves simply by making it look too hard to steal. There are a number of ways to do this, including looking for products with a Sold Secure ‘Gold’ rating – this means they have been proven to provide the best protection against a range of attack techniques used by thieves.
“It’s also important to always lock your bike whenever you leave it, securing it through its frame and wheels to a fixed cycle stand, ideally in a busy, well-lit location.
“It’s really upsetting to have your bike stolen as for a lot of people, their bike is their livelihood, so I would strongly encourage you to make sure you’re armed with the best crime prevention tactics to ensure your Christmas present isn’t stolen.”
Find more crime prevention advice at http://www.northants.police.uk/information/crime-prevention/preventing-pedal-cycle-theft
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