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The cyclists tracking down their own stolen bikes

Cyclists are increasingly tracking down stolen bikes themselves as police recoveries remain extremely low.
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'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

Alasdair Bayman successfully recovered his stolen bike within 48 hours with a strategic plan involving the police and an online marketplace.

Bike thief steals wheels, throws wrench at victim in Gramercy Park | amNewYork

Police are searching for a suspect who stole a man's bike in Gramercy Park, Manhattan.

'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

Alasdair Bayman successfully recovered his stolen bike within 48 hours with a strategic plan involving the police and an online marketplace.

Bike thief steals wheels, throws wrench at victim in Gramercy Park | amNewYork

Police are searching for a suspect who stole a man's bike in Gramercy Park, Manhattan.
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Keep the bike thieves at bay with these Amazon Prime Day bike lock deals

Invest in a good-quality bike lock to effectively deter bike theft.

Thwart Bike Thievery, Stash Your AirTag with Portland Design Works' New Tracker Keeper

The Tracker Keeper is an affordable device holder designed to help combat bike theft.

Study Shows 45% of Bike Theft Victims Give Up Cycling

The study highlights the impact of bike theft on riders in North America and the resilience of individuals who replace their stolen bikes.

Knog's Scout Aims to Deter Theft, But Can Track Your Bike if it Doesn't

Having a bike stolen is every rider's nightmare. The Knog Scout bike alarm and finder offers a loud deterrent to thieves and a tracking feature through Apple's Find My app.

UCI Releases Raw Video from Dusty Bielsko-Biala EDR Practice

The EDR practice in Beilsko Biala Poland showcased faster and more open tracks than Finale, with riders overcoming bike theft challenges.

Canyon CLLCTV Enduro Team's Bikes Stolen in Vienna

Jesse Melamed and Jack Menzies had their bikes stolen in Vienna but have backup parts to continue racing.

NYC seeks to build 500 secure bike parking hubs across city | amNewYork

New York City plans to build 500 secure bicycle parking hubs in five years to promote urban cycling and tackle bike theft issues.

Neko Mulally's Frameworks Race Team Van Stolen After Ft. William World Cup

The Frameworks downhill mountain bike team faces challenges after theft of unique bikes and equipment.

Frameworks Racing's Bike Fleet Stolen from UK Hotel

Frameworks Racing faced a setback when all team bikes were stolen from a hotel in England, including unique handmade frames by Neko Mulally.

Man wanted in connection with 57 burglaries in south-west London

Residents noticed stolen bikes being sold online
Police charged suspects and seek public assistance to locate an outstanding suspect.

Do Angle Grinder-Proof Bike Locks ACTUALLY Exist?

Bicycle theft is a significant issue globally, with millions of bikes stolen annually.
There are advanced locks available offering increased protection against angle grinder attacks, although a perfect solution does not exist.

Essex man sentenced in crackdown on gang which stole more than 100,000 of bikes

A gang in the UK stole over £100,000 worth of bicycles.
The gang was caught after stealing a bike and tracking it to a warehouse in East London.

'Mastermind' of bike theft gang that stole 100,000 worth of bicycles during Covid lockdown jailed

Louey Baldwin, the leader of a bike theft gang in the City of London, has been sentenced to over two years in jail.
The gang was caught when detectives tracked a stolen bike to a warehouse in east London, where they recovered 57 bikes and bike parts.
The number of reported bike thefts in the City of London decreased significantly after the arrests of the gang members.

Orpington man was mastermind' behind bike theft gang which plagued London

Louey Baldwin, a man from Orpington, was the mastermind behind a bike theft gang in London.
The organized crime gang stole over £100,000 worth of bikes over a two-year period.

Commentary: Bikes, Bandits, Cops and Concrete - Streetsblog San Francisco

The author was not allowed to bring his bike into the open house for a bike lane project due to security reasons. He did not want to leave his bike outside due to concerns about theft.
The author had a negative experience with the Oakland Police Department when they witnessed a criminal act and had trouble finding a way to report it.

Hiplok's 1000 Series Now Has Global Availability

Angle grinders are the most effective and portable tool to destroy bike locks.
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