Bike thefts

[Eastmidsbiker]

from Facebook

Nottingham City Centre Police ·

We are urging owners of motorbikes to increase the security of their vehicles.
It comes after a number of motorbikes were recently reported stolen in the city centre, Worksop, Bulwell and Beeston.
One distinct motorbike – a BMW R1250GS – was taken from Coventry Road, Bulwell, around 2.10pm on 23 April.
The motorbike, with the registration FJ73 UUT, has red, white and blue stickers on the front mudguard and front fairings.
Whilst an investigation into what happened is ongoing, we are issuing key advice to ensure motorcycles are as secure as possible.
Riders are advised to:
• Lock - Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls.
You could also use a D-lock on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled away.
• Chain - Secure your bike by using a chain lock through the back wheel (the front wheel can be removed).
Secure your bike, with the lock taut to an immovable object such as a ground anchor or street furniture. If this isn’t possible, thread the chain through your bike frame and back wheel.
• Cover - Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models.
Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive to them. A cover also provides another time-consuming obstacle for the thief.
• Remove the keys - Thieves are often opportunists and so they will look for bikes that are quick and easy to steal first.
Remove the ignition keys, even if you are close by or away for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for a thief so don’t make it easy for them.
Never rely on just using your steering lock to secure your bike as thieves can break the steering lock and simply wheel the bike away.
Inspector John Meanwell said: “Thieves only need a matter of seconds to steal a motorcycle, and we know just how distressing incidents of this nature can cause to victims.
“That’s why you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim by taking steps to layer your security, which can also include fitting an alarm, or property marking the bike.
“We will always investigate such reports thoroughly and I would encourage anyone who sees bikes being ridden in an anti-social manner, or riding without numberplates displayed for example, to get in touch.
“As such, we’d be keen to hear from anyone in the area who has any information, saw what happened, or knows where the BMW motorbike is.
“If you have information that could be valuable to the investigation, please call 101 quoting the occurrence number 26*234292, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.“

 

[Tetley]

from Facebook

Nottingham City Centre Police ·

We are urging owners of motorbikes to increase the security of their vehicles.
It comes after a number of motorbikes were recently reported stolen in the city centre, Worksop, Bulwell and Beeston.
One distinct motorbike – a BMW R1250GS – was taken from Coventry Road, Bulwell, around 2.10pm on 23 April.
The motorbike, with the registration FJ73 UUT, has red, white and blue stickers on the front mudguard and front fairings.
Whilst an investigation into what happened is ongoing, we are issuing key advice to ensure motorcycles are as secure as possible.
Riders are advised to:
• Lock - Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls.
You could also use a D-lock on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled away.
• Chain - Secure your bike by using a chain lock through the back wheel (the front wheel can be removed).
Secure your bike, with the lock taut to an immovable object such as a ground anchor or street furniture. If this isn’t possible, thread the chain through your bike frame and back wheel.
• Cover - Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models.
Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive to them. A cover also provides another time-consuming obstacle for the thief.
• Remove the keys - Thieves are often opportunists and so they will look for bikes that are quick and easy to steal first.
Remove the ignition keys, even if you are close by or away for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for a thief so don’t make it easy for them.
Never rely on just using your steering lock to secure your bike as thieves can break the steering lock and simply wheel the bike away.
Inspector John Meanwell said: “Thieves only need a matter of seconds to steal a motorcycle, and we know just how distressing incidents of this nature can cause to victims.
“That’s why you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim by taking steps to layer your security, which can also include fitting an alarm, or property marking the bike.
“We will always investigate such reports thoroughly and I would encourage anyone who sees bikes being ridden in an anti-social manner, or riding without numberplates displayed for example, to get in touch.
“As such, we’d be keen to hear from anyone in the area who has any information, saw what happened, or knows where the BMW motorbike is.
“If you have information that could be valuable to the investigation, please call 101 quoting the occurrence number 26*234292, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.“

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Yeh whatever, hardly ground breaking advice. I had my ADV 350 stolen last year. It was parked just outside the front door of a restaurant where I was eating lunch 3.00pm broad daylight. All I got from plod was a text with a crime number. Thanks very much.

 

[Eastmidsbiker]

That sucks. I've never really bothered about bike security when out and about until recently, but unfortunately its become a fact of life that bikes are a target.

I do occasionally see them around Notts, easy to spot the scrotes as they are usually on a bike 2 up scouting, no numberplate all wearing black, sometimes with helmets sometimes just with balaclava's on.

I do use a Monimoto tracker and an airtag in the bodywork but passive security like that won't stop it getting nicked.

 

[Thejoybringer]

from Facebook

Nottingham City Centre Police ·

We are urging owners of motorbikes to increase the security of their vehicles.
It comes after a number of motorbikes were recently reported stolen in the city centre, Worksop, Bulwell and Beeston.
One distinct motorbike – a BMW R1250GS – was taken from Coventry Road, Bulwell, around 2.10pm on 23 April.
The motorbike, with the registration FJ73 UUT, has red, white and blue stickers on the front mudguard and front fairings.
Whilst an investigation into what happened is ongoing, we are issuing key advice to ensure motorcycles are as secure as possible.
Riders are advised to:
• Lock - Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls.
You could also use a D-lock on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled away.
• Chain - Secure your bike by using a chain lock through the back wheel (the front wheel can be removed).
Secure your bike, with the lock taut to an immovable object such as a ground anchor or street furniture. If this isn’t possible, thread the chain through your bike frame and back wheel.
• Cover - Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models.
Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive to them. A cover also provides another time-consuming obstacle for the thief.
• Remove the keys - Thieves are often opportunists and so they will look for bikes that are quick and easy to steal first.
Remove the ignition keys, even if you are close by or away for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for a thief so don’t make it easy for them.
Never rely on just using your steering lock to secure your bike as thieves can break the steering lock and simply wheel the bike away.
Inspector John Meanwell said: “Thieves only need a matter of seconds to steal a motorcycle, and we know just how distressing incidents of this nature can cause to victims.
“That’s why you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim by taking steps to layer your security, which can also include fitting an alarm, or property marking the bike.
“We will always investigate such reports thoroughly and I would encourage anyone who sees bikes being ridden in an anti-social manner, or riding without numberplates displayed for example, to get in touch.
“As such, we’d be keen to hear from anyone in the area who has any information, saw what happened, or knows where the BMW motorbike is.
“If you have information that could be valuable to the investigation, please call 101 quoting the occurrence number 26*234292, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.“

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“We will always investigate such reports thoroughly and I would encourage anyone who sees bikes being ridden in an anti-social manner, or riding without numberplates displayed for example, to get in touch.“

I wish Linc’s old bill would take a leaf out of Notts police strategy!….

 

[Eastmidsbiker]

“We will always investigate such reports thoroughly and I would encourage anyone who sees bikes being ridden in an anti-social manner, or riding without numberplates displayed for example, to get in touch.“

I wish Linc’s old bill would take a leaf out of Notts police strategy!….

Unfortunately, whilst its a nice press statement and sentiment the Police dont have the resourcing for investigating, hence @Tetley 's point above.

 

[Littledumptruck]

A mate had an identical GSA stolen from his garage recently. They cut a hole in his garage door to reach in and unlock it. Fortunately he had a tracker which found it in a lock up a few hours later. £3000 worth of damage, but he’s just got it back. Seems trackers are the way ahead.

 

[Thejoybringer]

Unfortunately, whilst its a nice press statement and sentiment the Police dont have the resourcing for investigating, hence @Tetley 's point above.

It’s all smoke and mirror’s from the Police then! Tell them by all mean’s, but don’t expect a response from them..

 

[AdrianS]

My garage has no other entry point other than the electric sectional door. There is a key at the top to release the mechanism in the event of a power cut so that the door came be manually lifted. I was told that in some parts of the country criminals are going around the lock with a battery drill with a hole saw attachment, reaching in and releasing the mechanism. I was advised to fit a stainless steel plate inside around the lock to prevent this.
Stainless is good as it very difficult to cut with a standard holesaw, and is even more effective if siliconed on so not providing a firm base to saw against.

 

[Wapping]

Yeh whatever, hardly ground breaking advice. I had my ADV 350 stolen last year….. parked just outside the front door of a restaurant where I was eating lunch 3.00pm broad daylight…..

It’s maybe a pity that you (possibly) didn’t follow some or all of the “hardly groundbreaking” advice….




PS Your experience does perhaps also puts the lie to the oft spouted: “I park where I can see my bike, when I stop for a brew ‘n scran” we read about so often on these pages.

 

[oblertone]

It’s all smoke and mirror’s from the Police then! Tell them by all mean’s, but don’t expect a response from them..

Expect no response at all if you don't tell them.

 

[Wapping]

Expect no response at all if you don't tell them.

The police and the state, monitor everything…. I read it here.

That said, the cutbacks in the clairvoyance departments and the increased staffing by civilians is shocking.

 

[Thejoybringer]

Expect no response at all if you don't tell them.

Really!

 

[Guru Gora]

It’s maybe a pity that you (possibly) didn’t follow some or all of the “hardly groundbreaking” advice….




PS Your experience does perhaps also puts the lie to the oft spouted: “I park where I can see my bike, when I stop for a brew ‘n scran” we read about so often on these pages.

Come on Richard, it’s not a lie,

It’s a layering system

 

[Wapping]

Come on Richard, it’s not a lie,

The reference to putting the lie to, related only to the mistruth of over confidence in “I park where I can keep my minces peeled on me steed, whilst I sup me Rosie”, as post #2 might confirm. Though, if the fellow had his back to the street and his nose in the wine list, his bike might as well have been parked on the Moon.

Yup, within reason, layering is the way to go…. And anything trumps nothing.