Cyclists get top tips to keep bikes secure
Police officers persuaded scores of cyclists to swap flimsy bicycle chains for sturdy locks.
Ninety-six thief-resistant D locks were given out free to passing cyclists in Leicester.
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The operation was run in High Street and Causeway Lane, in the city centre, Leicester Royal Infirmary and both university campuses.
Pcso Priyesh Ramaiya, who handed out locks and offered security tips in High Street on Tuesday, said: "It went very well and most cyclists were happy to exchange their old locks for a new D lock, which is more robust and secure."
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Inspector Chris Cockerill, of Mansfield House police station, in the city, said: "People spend a lot of money on bicycles but don't always buy a good-quality lock to secure them.
"Using a D lock is an effective way of reducing the chance of having your bike stolen."
Cyclists who missed out on the giveaway can buy a lock at the reduced price of £5 at the central library, in Bishop Street.
Between July 1 and September 30, 137 bikes were stolen in the city's Castle ward – which covers the city centre, both universities and Clarendon Park.
The total was 52 fewer than in the same period last year.
Cyclists can register their bikes on the UK National Property Register at:
www.immobilise.com
Comments
by karinfall1955
Thursday, October 11 2012, 6:50PM
“@phreakdown. The most desirable bikes theft-wise are usually the most expensive. My own would be pretty safe I think. Therefore would it not behove the owner to buy the most expensive lock him/herself? I wouldn't own a mansion and get my curtains from Primark or buy an expensive car and leave the doors unlocked..”
by phreakdown
Thursday, October 11 2012, 5:28PM
“@ Karinfall where does it end? err... I can see no sign of things being particularly out of control - I can see that a lot of bikes are getting stolen.
do you not approve of the state or the city paying for anything, then, by extension?”
by karinfall1955
Thursday, October 11 2012, 3:11PM
“@phreakdown. I hear what you say but where does it end? Free rape alarms for women? Free alarms fitted to houses? Free steering wheel locks for older vehicles? It is your own responsibility to take care of your valuables surely.”
by staple2
Thursday, October 11 2012, 2:03PM
“Unfortunately as of Thurs 11th the library inform me they have no locks and are waiitng on a delivery of another lot”
by phreakdown
Thursday, October 11 2012, 12:54PM
“@ burnmw1987
No reason to be confused. A Lock might cost £30 or so, which is a LOT less than it will cost to record and process the crime. It may also prevent a crime which is also in the police's remit.
it makes perfect sense to supply a few locks to prevent the same few scumbags nicking bikes. -unless caught in the act, all bike thieves do is pretend they bought the bike at an out of second-hand-shop (retail fences...)
I am sure if you rock up at your local police station and ask for advice on keeping your property safe, whether it's your home or your precious car, there will be services available to help you avoid being the victim of crime.”
by karinfall1955
Thursday, October 11 2012, 12:54PM
“Free? Nothing is free. t's just a question of who paid?”
by burnmw1987
Thursday, October 11 2012, 12:41PM
“I'm confused, so the police have money to waste giving out free bike locks, but not enough money to employ police officers to catch the criminals who steal the bikes (no matter what locks you have on them). I guess that makes sense, in a parallel universe may be?
If people want to keep their property safe, why is it not their responsibility to go out and spend their hard earned cash on buying a decent lock?!
Does this also mean they are going to start handing out free car alarms (with fitting), and steering wheel locks etc just in case I can't be bothered to buy my own? If so, I'll have one...”