Is There A Recent Increase In Bike Thefts?

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simonhill
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Is There A Recent Increase In Bike Thefts?

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In my LBS yesterday and they warned me to be extra careful as lots of recent bike thefts. Suggestions of people being followed home so shed, garage, etc can be located.

Also recent reports in the local media of youngsters being mugged for their bikes. Schools have echoed this message and issued warnings to pupils.

On the post about Lakes, Wolds etc a report of 4 Thorns being targeted by a gang in Lake District.

LBS reckon shortage of new bikes is part of the problem. What's it like where you are. Truth or myth?
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