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What to do in order not to become a victim of bicycle theft?

On the territory of the Polotsk district and the city of Polotsk, the number of bicycles purchased by citizens is growing every year, unfortunately, at the same time the number of their thefts is growing. A bicycle is a valuable and, at the same time, often carelessly stored property. This negligence and negligence are increasingly being exploited by attackers. Bicycles are stolen either for the purpose of resale or for hooligan motives.

Remember that a staircase or driveway, even if closed, is not the best way to store a bike, even if it is fastened. Modern cables, despite their external strength, can be bitten, and the lock does not help in this case.

Do not leave valuables and easily removable bicycle parts. If possible, it is better to remove the entire configuration, even the saddle, if possible - such a bike will not attract attention and will be less valuable to the attacker.

Do not leave your vehicle in places where an intruder can easily steal it. The bike should be in the field of view of security cameras, if there are any, or in a place that can remain in your sight while you are inside the building, and the bike should still be fastened, even if you leave it for a short time.

Dear citizens! Never buy a bike without documents. Remember that in this case, you risk becoming the owner of a stolen vehicle.

If illegal actions have been committed against you or your property, as well as if the owner finds his bicycle on his own, immediately contact the police by calling 102.

Head of the RMD

of the Polotsk District Department of Internal Affairs M.P. Krotenok