Attention: Bicycle Theft!

In the Lepel district, 2 road bicycle thefts were committed in the first 3 months of 2020 (1 in 2019), which is 1 more than the previous year.

By place of commission: 1 road bicycle theft was committed from a car park, and 1 theft from a multi-apartment building (entrance).

In the town of Lepel, 2 thefts were committed; no thefts were registered in rural areas.

The main reason for committing this type of crime in most cases is the citizens' own carelessness.

Nowadays, a wide variety of bicycles can be seen on the streets: from the most modest to multi-speed sports models. Cyclists leave their "

Attention should be drawn to the fact that such citizens are thereby violating fire safety rules. The storage and placement of furniture, property, and personal belongings are prohibited on evacuation routes, which include common areas of residential apartment buildings. Bicycles should be kept in a garage, shed, or inside the apartment.

To protect their bicycle from theft, the owner must first and foremost ensure 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 with a regular padlock and attached to any fixed object: a tree, a post, or a handrail on the landing. Such simple devices can prevent the loss of a beloved means of transport and, consequently, financial damage! Make the obligatory ritual of securing your bicycle (even for a short absence) to a static object an automatic habit. To avoid becoming

It is recommended that victims of crime mark the main components of their bicycle. Do not entrust your vehicle to strangers and be able to refuse requests to ride your bicycle.

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

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