Proactive patrols result in recovery of stolen bikes

Nanaimo

2024-08-02 12:00 PDT

File # 2024-18535

In the past month, three high-value bikes with a collective value of $10,000, were located and returned to their owners thanks to proactive patrols by Nanaimo RCMP’s Special Investigations and Targeted Enforcement Unit (SITE). The bikes, ranging from full suspension mountain bikes to an electric bike were located at various locations throughout the city.

In each case officers with SITE while conducting patrols in high crime and disorder areas of Nanaimo, observed known repeat property offenders in possession of expensive looking bikes. In all instances, the officers had prior knowledge thanks to the bike owners previously reporting the theft and providing quality photos of the bikes, including serial numbers.

In each case, three adults, ranging in ages from 35 to 49, were arrested for Possession of Stolen Property. The bikes were then seized for safe keeping. The names of the accused cannot be released at this time as charges have not been formalized.

We would be remiss in not reminding cyclists to always take pictures of their bikes including serial numbers, and to lock their bikes when they are left in public areas. Also, if the bike is stolen to report the theft to the police with pictures as soon as possible, said R/Cst Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.

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Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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