Nottinghamshire Police warn of rise in motorbike theft
Following several recent motorbike thefts in the region, Nottinghamshire police are urging bikers to be aware.
Police in Nottinghamshire - the region where world-traveller Yogesh Alekari’s bike was stolen in August - are urging owners of motorbikes, scooters, and mopeds to be alert to the issue of vehicle security.
This message comes after a number of recent thefts and attempted thefts in the city and county. That includes four such incidents that took place just on Tuesday evening.
Police say a 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with one of those thefts, which really gives one a warm, positive feeling about the future of the country.
“Thieves only need a matter of seconds to steal a moped, scooter, or motorcycle – especially if they are left with poor security,” said crime prevention officer Tom Ford. “We’re urging people to take extra care and reduce their risk of becoming a victim by following our safety advice and taking steps to layer their security by using multiple methods, making it harder and less attractive to thieves.”
Police have offered a number of suggestions on how to protect your pride and joy, including the use of chain, lock, and cover. The suggestion that stood out to us, however, was this one: “Remove the ignition keys, even if you are close by or away for a few minutes.”
What? Who doesn’t take their key out of the ignition when walking away from their bike? Is this really something that people need to be told?
In the same spirit, we’d advise that you not leave your bike unattended with a large sign on it that says: “FREE BIKE.”
The issue of motorcycle theft has become a persistent and deeply frustrating one for riders, with one recent report finding that one in five UK bikers will have their bike stolen. This aligns with an investigation by The Economist, which found that the United Kingdom is at the heart of a global theft industry.
At the same time, recent data analysis has found that there are considerably fewer police officers on British roads now than a decade ago.
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
