Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning to residents to keep their bicycles locked up as there has been a rise in thefts of late.
They say there have been 426 thefts in the region in 2019 with 154 of those coming from people’s homes.
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Given the latter number, police say that residents need to remember not to leave their bike unlocked or unattended, even for a second as would-be thieves may spot the opening and walk away with their wheels.
Police suggest that you always lock your bike to a solid object in a well-lit area with heavy foot traffic. They also encourage bike owners to purchase a lock that cannot be cut and to keep the bike indoors at night.
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In case your bike does get stolen, police also offer that it is a good idea to snap pics of your bike and its serial number for reference.
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