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Published on: 12/05/2021 09:25 AMReported by: roving-eye
A officer commented...
Following a spate of thefts of bikes in Southport, we have three mountain bikes that have been recovered that we are as yet unable to match up with their rightful owners.
We are appealing to anyone who believes that one of the following bikes may be theirs:
Carrera ‘Valour’ (two of these)
Specialized ‘Hardrock’
If you have been the victim of a theft of one of these specific type of bikes, please e mail
B.Community.Hub.2@merseyside.police.uk
with a photograph of your bike, and the frame number to be able to confirm that this is your exact bike. Describing any specific identifiable feature may also add to helping confirm ownership of the bike.
Without clear means of identifying the bike as your own, we will not be able to return the bikes.
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While bikes can be taken from anywhere, the towns central area is a real bike-theft hotspot.
Visiting town? Don't make your bike an easy target!
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Originally Posted by
The PNP
Visiting town? Don't make your bike an easy target!
Leave it at home and drive in instead :-)
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Originally Posted by
Anon
Leave it at home and drive in instead :-)
And pay to park it, whilst adding to the congestion/increasing CO2 emissions. :-(
It's wise to use a cheap 'scratch' bike for town, leaving your expensive ride safely stored at home, ready for all those weekend leisure outings. :-)
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I remember my Dad taking my bike to the police station for it to be stamped on the frame. So if it was stolen they could give it back to me. This must have happened
55 years ago. Do they still do it?
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Originally Posted by
susanb
I remember my Dad taking my bike to the police station for it to be stamped on the frame. So if it was stolen they could give it back to me. This must have happened
55 years ago. Do they still do it?
I believe they have sessions at various locations, when bikes can be 'etched' for free with an identifier, enabling recovered bikes to be re-unite with their owners. But not heard of any taking place for some time, maybe due to Covid/lockdowns?
N.B. Bike Register are the national cycle database. They recommend phoning the local Police on:101, for details of the next bike-marking event in the area. Failing that, Bike Register sell do-it-yourself marking kits. You'll also find your bikes serial number stamped on the bikes bottom bracket (where the pedals join the frame). It's worth making a note of it and would suggest taking a photo of the bike too.
Last edited by The PNP; 13/05/2021 at 04:48 PM.
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