Bicycle theft is a crime that causes financial loss and inconvenience in every community. Thefts of bicycles can be reduced if owners acknowledge the need for adequate security, and invest in equipment that will be effective.
Protect Your Bicycle
- Register your bicycle with the police.
- Use a good quality locking device such as a hardened steel "U" shaped lock, or a hardened steel chain and padlock
- Lock your bicycle and both wheels to an immovable object which cannot be easily cut or broken.
Weak, inexpensive locks will not deter a proficient thief. It is pointless to save money by using a cheaply made lock, only to lose an expensive bicycle. To prevent loss, accessories such as lights and bags, etc... should be detached and taken with you when the bicycle is left unattended.
Identification of your bicycle
Manufacturers mark most bicycles with a serial number. If yours does not have a serial number, engrave an identifying number on the frame. You may wish to put the same number on the wheels and other components.
Register your bicycle
Registering your bicycle will greatly assist in its recovery if stolen.Please complete this form to register your bicycle with the Midland Police Service. The registry is a tool that can assist us in matching found or recovered bicycles to their owners.
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