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Cycle security to beat bike thieves
Dated: 17 Mar 2010
Police in North Tyneside are reminding cyclists to keep their bikes secure in a bid to cut bike theft.
Cyclists are being advised to make sure their bikes are always left safe and secure, whether inside a shed or garage or while out on the street.
Inspector Geoff Cross, of the North Shields Neighbourhood Policing Team of North Tyneside area command, said: "We've had seven reports of stolen bikes in North Shields over the last week and we want to make people aware of this.
"In most cases the bike was stolen because it was left outside a house or a shop. This makes it all too easy for the opportunist thief to simply get on the bike and pedal off. But it's very simple to prevent, just make sure you have a suitable bike lock and use it whenever you leave it. "
