Bicycle Thefts On Rise with Warmer Temperatures
By Ron Cassie
Got a bike? Engrave* it and lock it. Or lose it, Baltimore County police say.
The Baltimore County Police Department suggests all bike owners engrave their bikes. It's simple to do, and if necessary, owners can go to the local precinct and borrow an engraving tool, Baltimore County police said in a press release.
Police say using the ID numbers from a driver's license or Maryland ID card is the best way to mark your bike. Never use a social security number as an ID number, they caution.
Police also suggest when storing a bike in a shed or garage, lock and attach it to a lawn mower or other heavy, bulky equipment. Thieves break into sheds and garages, but attaching a bike to a piece of heavy equipment makes it more difficult to just walk or ride away from the area.
For more information on how to safeguard your bike and other valuables in your home, garage or shed, contact Precinct 12’s Community Outreach Officer. The precinct’s main number is 410-887-7320.
The following is a sampling of recently reported bicycle thefts in Precinct 12:
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*[Engraving on carbon fiber NOT recommended.]