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Wave of Bicycle Theft Hits Louisville

Tue, 08/05/2008 - 09:57 — Dave Morse

Bike Shop owner Jackie Green reports a wave of stolen bicycles all across the city. Says Green: "It is locked bikes, bikes in fenced back yards, rear wheels, bikes - even with training wheels - momentarily abandoned, all variations on a theme." He suggests the following counter-measures:

  1. Record your bike's serial number.
  2. Lock your bike.
  3. Report to the police if it is stolen.
  4. Do not buy a bike off E-bay, Craigs list or anywhere else if you cannot confirm the seller is the owner (not the possessor).

Comments

Tue, 08/05/2008 - 16:41 — Anonymous

My best security is keeping

My best security is keeping an eye on my bike at all times when it has to be locked up somewhere. Not always possible I know. I just moved into town the other day and my neighbors, seeing mine and my wife's bikes, immediately suggested being careful about getting them stolen. We're adamant about keeping them in our apartment when we're at home. Unless we're riding them, we try our hardest to keep them inside or within sight.