How to protect yourself from bicycle theft!

12/07/20210 views

In the Lepel district, 4 thefts of road bicycles were committed in 6 months of 2021 (12 in 2020), which is 8 cases lower than last year. A suspect has been identified in 3 cases.

By place of commission: 3 thefts of road bicycles were committed from the street, and 1 theft from the entrance of an apartment building.

In the town of Lepel, 3 bicycle thefts were committed; 1 theft was committed in rural areas.

The main reason for committing this type of crime in most cases is the citizens' own carelessness and irresponsible attitude towards their property.

It should be noted that such citizens are thereby violating fire safety rules. Storage and placement of furniture, property, and personal belongings are prohibited on evacuation routes, which include common areas of residential apartment buildings. Bicycles belong in a garage, shed, or inside the apartment.

To protect their bicycle from thieves, the owner must first and foremost take care of the security of their vehicle. There are now many simple and inexpensive ways to install anti-theft devices and protect your two-wheeled friend. A bicycle can be protected from theft not only by a special cable with a locking device but also by a simple metal chain secured by an ordinary padlock and attached to any fixed object: a tree, a post, or a handrail on a stair landing. Such simple devices can protect against

loss of your beloved means of transport, and with it – material damage! Make the mandatory ritual of locking your bicycle (even for a short period of your absence) to a static object an automatic habit. To avoid becoming a victim of crime, it is recommended to mark the main components of the bicycle. Do not entrust your vehicle to strangers and know how to refuse a request to ride your bicycle.

In case of theft, immediately contact the police by calling 102.

Head of the Public Security Police Department of Lepel District Department of Internal Affairs I.A. Mikhno.