Police Department, Crime Prevention
Bicycle Theft
Unlike car thefts, most bicycle thefts occur in broad daylight and in a matter
of minutes. The thief doesn't have to be a genius to figure out an unlocked
bike is an easy take, especially if it's parked outside your house in plain
view or leaned up against a business while you run a quick errand.
So what can you do to lessen your chance of bike theft?
Try following this simple common sense approach to foil those criminals:
- ALWAYS lock your bike with a good quality
lock even if it's not being used and sitting in your garage.
- Know who you or your children allow to ride the
bike without you present.
- Save the serial number and bike description in a
safe place. The police will need this information in the case of a theft.
- Save the purchase receipt to prove ownership should
the bike turn up in a pawn shop.
- Engrave your driver's license number and state identification
on it by using an electronic engraving tool.
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