Bikes have often been favoured as gifts during the festive period and Humberside Police have the following advice if buying one this Christmas.
They say it’s important to ensure they are kept safe and secure.
Unfortunately, cycle theft remains high in the force area and officers are encouraging cycle owners to ensure they register their bike, whether it is new old, on Bike Register: https://www.bikeregister.com/ or Immobilise: http://www.immobilise.com/.
Police say a lot of cycle theft is undertaken by opportunist thieves who notice an unlocked and unattended cycle as a perfect target for their crime and it’s important to remember to be careful when sharing details about bikes on social media, as some use it to target high value cycles and identify possible cycles to steal.
Officers say if you are looking to buy a bike, always make sure you are buying from a reputable source.
Consider some of the following crime prevention advice:
- Ensure your bike is always locked when not in use, in a secure building.
- If you’re out and about, make sure your bike is locked whenever you leave it unattended.
- Storing bikes in a garage or shed? Secure them with a strong lock and consider fitting an alarm.
- Remove cycle carriers from your car when they’re not in use.
- Think twice when sharing your riding stats or pictures of your bike on social media, especially if your home is visible in the photograph. Be sure to check your security settings as well if using them and set at least a 1000m exclusion zone around your house.
Taking small steps like this which improve security can help prevent and deter thieves.
You can find more advice on the Humberside Police website.
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