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22 Sep 2010
Police in Chester
are reminding cyclists of the importance of security
marking their bikes and storing as much
information about it as possible in case it gets stolen.
In recent weeks police have recovered several bikes which are
believed to have been lost or stolen. However, officers have not
been able to track down the rightful owner on many occasions.
PC Paul Tinson said:
“When a bike gets stolen the victim can often only tell us the make
and colour of their bike, which does not make it easy to return the
property if several people have reported the theft of similar
bikes.
“I would urge people to keep a note of the frame number and any
other details they have that makes their bike specific to them.
Writing your postcode on the frame with a UV pen also helps.”
Local Neighbourhood Policing Teams also organise regular bike
marking days, where a postcode is permanently etched onto the
bike.
Officer are also asking cyclists to make sure there bikes are
locked away securely even if they are only left for a few minutes
to avoid them being stolen.
PC Tinson said: “If
you are out and about on your bike, invest in a good lock and use
it. When storing your bike at home, lock in securely in a shed or
garage and keep it out of view of windows.
“Simple steps can help you avoid becoming a victim of
crime.”
For more information on upcoming bike marking days leave a
message for the Chester Outer Neighbourhood Policing Unit on 0845
458 6375 or email chester.outer.npt@cheshire.pnn.police.uk.