In this week's Oceanside Star there was an article about a dramatic increase in the number of bike thefts locally. Twenty-two bikes were stolen in the month of August compared with a total of just five bikes last year in August. Many of the bikes were left unlocked in carports or next to a home. Anyone with information on any of these thefts is asked to call the Oceanside RCMP at (250) 248-6111.
There has been an "alarming" increase in stolen bicycles in the Parksville area, says Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman.
Twenty-two bicycles were reported stolen in Parksville last month, up from five in August 2012. After speaking with the owner of a local bicycle shop, Cpl. Foreman said he believes more bikes were stolen and not reported to police.
"It would appear that there are one or more thieves in the area that are targeting bicycles and high-end jogging strollers," he said. "Many of these bicycles and strollers were left unlocked in the carport or next to a home. Please protect your bicycle, attend a local bicycle shop and purchase a goodquality lock or leave your bicycles and strollers secured in your residence."
Anyone with information is asked to call Oceanside RCMP at (250) 248-6111.
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- See more at: http://www.oceansidestar.com/news/thieves-targeting-bicycles-jogging-strollers-1.613033#sthash.pvc6rzpq.dpuf
Twenty-two bicycles were reported stolen in Parksville last month, up from five in August 2012. After speaking with the owner of a local bicycle shop, Cpl. Foreman said he believes more bikes were stolen and not reported to police.
"It would appear that there are one or more thieves in the area that are targeting bicycles and high-end jogging strollers," he said. "Many of these bicycles and strollers were left unlocked in the carport or next to a home. Please protect your bicycle, attend a local bicycle shop and purchase a goodquality lock or leave your bicycles and strollers secured in your residence."
Anyone with information is asked to call Oceanside RCMP at (250) 248-6111.
© Copyright 2013
- See more at: http://www.oceansidestar.com/news/thieves-targeting-bicycles-jogging-strollers-1.613033#sthash.pvc6rzpq.dpuf
To combat Bike Theft, The BC Bike Sense Manual recommends:
1.Talk to your local bicycle store about the right lock for you and your bicycle.
2.Look for secure, covered parking at your workplace.
3.Lock your bike frame to a bike rack, signpost or parking meter for short-term parking. Best locations are in busy pedestrian areas visible from many vantage points.
4.At home keep your bicycle invisible and inside where it's dry and secure.
5.Check with your bike store or local police station to see if they keep records of serial numbers, or provide engraving services to ID your bike. Knowing the serial number of your bike can help you get it back if it is stolen and
6.Check with an insurance agent about protecting your bike - it's an investment you'll want to hang on to.
Locating your bike’s serial number
The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays. The diagram at the right indicates the five most common serial number locations. If you just can’t find anything then you can either engrave your driver’s license number or describe the bike the best you can when registering and maybe even take a picture with it to prove ownership.The best chance at recovering a stolen bicycle is having a registered serial number. These numbers are used by police. You need the manufacturer's serial number to register your bicycle.
underside of crank
headset
rear stays
seat downtube next to crank
top of crank
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