Hello! 

North Wales Police have seen a small increase in bike thefts. 

We are encouraging all Flintshire North residents to consider the following crime prevention advice to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime. 

-When not using your bike, try and keep/store it in a location which is out of sight. 

-Consider buying a good quality bike lock. 

-If storing your bike in a shed/garage, consider buying CCTV which covers the area where the bike is kept. 

-When storing your bike at home, consider purchasing floor anchors to secure your bike to with a padlock and chain. 

-Consider purchasing security lighting for the location.

-Log and register your bike and other valuables on Immobilise - The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More... (immobilise.com) 

-Consider purchasing SmartWater to forensically mark your valuables! 

What is SmartWater?? 

-SmartWater is a forensic marking kit. 

-SmartWater works in the same way as DNA. 

-One bottles can mark up to 80 items. 

-Each bottle of SmartWater is made up of a unique chemical code which is then registered to the owner. 

-SmartWater sticks to almost any surface. 

-When dry, SmartWater is almost invisible to the naked eye, however glows bright green under U.V light. 

-North Wales Police have a discount code for all North Wales residents which takes the cost of SmartWater from £59.50 down to £25. If you would like access to the discount code, simply email wedontbuycrime@northwales.police.uk with your name, address and stating that you are requesting the discount code for SmartWater. 

Many thanks, 

Owen - C3987 

“We Dont Buy Crime”