(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Wednesday September 03, 2014, a Listowel resident attended the North Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment to report the theft of a bicycle from a garden shed of their residence located on Main Street East in Listowel.
Investigation revealed that sometime between the noon hour on Monday August 25 and 8 a.m. on Monday September 01, 2014 the theft occurred. The bicycle was stolen from among other bikes that were located in the unlocked shed.
Description of bicycle:
– Schwinn Grande 6.1 black and orange mountain bike
– 29†tires with a 19†frame
– Disk brakes
– Odometer mount
– Black leather type seat
Anyone with information about this theft or the whereabouts of the bike is requested to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000
As a result of recent thefts of bicycles in Perth County, the Perth County OPP wants the public to step up their approach to theft prevention. For starters, bike owners should utilize high quality locks and use them to attach their bikes to solid objects when leaving them in public areas. At home bikes should be stored in locked sheds or garages.
The additional step that bicycle owners should take is to record serial numbers. Most bicycles have distinct serial numbers. These numbers in conjunction with the bicycle description will allow for easier identification of your bike.
If your bike is stolen or goes missing, the serial number, make and model, as well as the colour and description can be added to the police information data base. This information of the bike can now be used to identify bicycles that are recovered or found in possession of other persons. A picture of the bicycle is also helpful.
Locating your bike’s serial number:
The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays (inside the horizontal bar near the rear axle). It may also be located on the seat tube next to the crank, or on the round steel on top of the crank. If you just can’t find anything then you can engrave your licence plate number on the bike.