Cycling on the increase in East Renfrewshire – and so are bike thefts

By Kevin McRoberts
Published 24th Jun 2020, 12:16 BST
Cyclists are being urged to secure their bikes when not in use.Cyclists are being urged to secure their bikes when not in use.
Cyclists are being urged to secure their bikes when not in use.
There’s been an upsurge in cycling in East Renfrewshire during lockdown – but unfortunately there’s also been an increase in bike thefts.

Over recent weeks, police in East Renfrewshire have received numerous reports of bikes being stolen.

Cyclists are being urged to secure their bikes when not in use. It’s also worth ensuring bikes are security marked and taking photographs of bikes, particularly any distinguishing features.

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Police have also reported a increase in thefts of garden furniture, and again officers are encouraging households to make sure their property is secure.

Futher home and personal property security advice is available from Police Scotland’s Keep Safe pages.