CCTV appeal after bike theft in Salisbury
It happened on Queen Street next to the Guildhall on Monday
Wiltshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a bike theft.
On Monday 8th March at around 7pm, a Carrera Mountain Bike was taken from a cycle rack on Queen Street next to the Guidhall in Salisbury.
The man was seen to cut the lock and ride off on the bike.
If you recognise the person in this CCTV image, please contact the Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 54210022219.
KEEP YOUR BIKE SAFE
There are ways you can prevent your bike from getting stolen, Wiltshire Police have issed the follow steps for bike owners to take:
- Register it: Get your bike security marked and registered at BikeRegister. It’s a highly effective, visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught with a registered bike, the owner can be traced and they will be arrested.
- Record it: Remember to record details of your bike such as the frame number (normally found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in), the BikeRegister number plus any other distinguishing features, and take a photo.Double-lock it: It can take thieves as little as few seconds to cut through some locks, so use two good quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock.
- Lock the lot: Lock the frame and both wheels to the cycle parking stand.
- Secure it: Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.
- Remove the removable bits: Take parts that are easy to remove with you. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently, making it difficult for thieves to steal detachable parts.
- Park secure: Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV.
- Remember safety begins at home: Take the same care to lock your bike securely at home as you would on the street.
- Check ownership: Ask for proof of ownership and check the bike frame number on the Bike Checker at BikeRegister.
- Act fast: If your bike has been stolen, contact us as soon as possible (you can report a crime online). Give us your frame number, BikeRegister number, a photo and any other details and make sure you update the status on BikeRegister. The sooner we know, the sooner we can act, which might stop it being sold on.
If your bike does get stolen check online adverts, they are usually placed within 24 hours of the theft but if not, keep looking as they sometimes take a few months to pop up.
It's worth checking and posting on the following forums, Ride.cc, Bikeradar and CycleChat.