In the Lepel district, 9 thefts of road bicycles were committed in the first 5 months of 2020 (compared to 5 in 2019), which is 4 more than last year. 7 suspects have been identified.
In the Lepel district, 9 thefts of road bicycles were committed in the first 5 months of 2020 (compared to 5 in 2019), which is 4 more than last year. 7 suspects have been identified.
By location of commission: 3 road bicycle thefts were committed from streets, 1 from a car park, 3 from apartment buildings (entrances), and 2 from private house yards.
In the town of Lepel, 8 thefts were committed, 1 in rural areas, and 0 outside populated areas.
The main reason for committing this type of crime in most cases is the carelessness of citizens themselves.
Currently, a wide variety of bicycles can be seen on the streets: from the most modest to multi-speed sports models. Cyclists leave their "iron horses" near shops, building entrances, shopping pavilions, and at night – on the stair landings of apartment buildings. Of course, this does not leave offenders indifferent and prompts them to commit theft.
Such incidents are not isolated. Many urban bicycle owners, after riding outdoors, do not bother to transport their "iron horse" into their apartment or onto the balcony, believing they can store bicycles in the entrances of residential buildings, leaving them on the stair landings near their apartments.
It is necessary to draw the attention of such citizens to the fact that they are thereby violating fire safety regulations. Storage and placement of furniture, property, and personal belongings are prohibited in evacuation routes, which include common areas of residential apartment buildings. Bicycles belong in a garage, a shed, or inside an apartment.
To protect their bicycle from thieves, 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 pole, or a handrail on a stair landing. Such simple devices can prevent the loss of a favourite means of transport, and along with it – material damage!