Bike theft message

Bike theft message

Good Morning

We would like to remind residents and cyclists to remain vigilant due to an increase in reported bike theft in the area.

Please be aware that some suspects involved in these offences may be carrying weapons. For your safety, do not approach, challenge, or engage with anyone attempting to steal a bicycle. If you witness a theft in progress or feel threated, call 999 immediately. To help reduce the risk of theft, please consider the following crime prevention measures:

Use a high -quality secure lock or multiple locks where possible.

Ensure your bike is locked to a fixed and secure object.

Avoid leaving bicycles in isolated or poorly lit areas.

Where possible, park your bike in locations covered by CCTV and good football take extra care when parking bikes during the evening and night time hours.

Remove any easily detachable accessories and consider registering your bike and marking it with a unique identifier.

If you witness suspicious behaviour or have information relating to bike theft, please report it via 101 or online. In emergency or if a crime is in progress, call 999.

If you have a bike, protect your bike. The most important thing to remember is to double lock your bike and register frame number.

Thank you for your continued support in helping keep our community safe.

ST Giles Safer Neighbourhood Team

Kindest regards

PCSO SOHAIL CHAUDHARY

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Sohail Chaudhary
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, ST Giles Ward)