From Durham Neighbourhood Police Teams
Police in Darlington are encouraging people to make sure their pedal cycles are secure following a spate of thefts across the town.
Neighbourhood Inspector for Darlington Mick Button said "We have seen an increase in the number of bikes reported stolen over the last few weeks and we would urge people to think about how secure their bike is when they put it away. Good quality security locks and storing the bike out of sight in a secure shed are both good deterrents for opportunist thieves."
Between the 1st & 2nd February a pedal cycle was stolen from Quaker Lane. It seems that back lanes and back yards are being targeted. It may be worth ensuring that any items of value are not visible from the back of a flatback van, should one happen to enter the lane.
For more advice and information about how to make your bike more secure visit www.bikeregister.com/
The next monthly meeting of the Darlington Neighbourhood Watch Association will be held on Wednesday 20th February 2013 commencing at 6.30pm. Venue is Darlington Police Station, 6 St Cuthbert’s Way, Darlington DL1 5LB. Access to the police station is restricted: please meet at the far right door to the rear of the building where you will be accompanied into the building by a committee member. Parking is available to the rear of the station where there is a public car park which is free from 6.00pm. Under no circumstances should the police compound be used to park at any time.
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