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Dear Resident, We have seen a small increase of bike thefts in the Waterlooville North area. Please see the below crime prevention advice on keeping your bike safe. Prevention advice to the public Ensure you use an approved Sold Secure "D" lock to secure your bike. - visit www.soldsecure.com for more information.Always lock your bike through the frame to a solid structure that is fixed to the ground, preferably a dedicated bike rack.Make the locked bike difficult to manoeuvre. Keep any gaps between the lock and bike frame small.Park your bike in a well-lit busy area that is covered by CCTV.Always lock your bike even if you’re only leaving it for a couple of minutes.If you have any quick-release items on your bike, make sure you take them with you or lock them to the bike.Consider using a Bike Register marking kit (overt or covert types are available).Register your bike for free at Bike Register and or Immobilise. The police use these sites to reunite stolen or lost property with its rightful owner. The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More... (immobilise.com),Always lock your bike at home, even when it is in your garage. Use the same level of security as you would leaving your bike in public.Consider using a ground anchor for additional security.Thank you for your time in this matter. |
