Don’t Let Your Bike Be A Target
May 15, 2015 – For immediate release
In 2014 the Campus Safety Services investigated 29 reports of stolen bicycles from Carleton University campus. All of the reports included cable or chain locks being cut by thieves.
The Campus Safety Services encourages all cyclists to follow some quick and easy steps to protect your bicycles this summer:
- Consider investing in a “U-Lock”. U-Locks are arguably the most secure way to lock your bicycle. U-Locks are also difficult to cut or break unlike cable or chain locks which can be cut with basic bolt cutters or even small tools
- Always secure your bicycle to a proper bicycle rack in a high traffic area.
- Remove all accessories including seats, bags and lights. Accessories can also be targets for thieves.
- Remove the front wheel and secure it with the back wheel and bicycle frame to the bicycle rack
Did you know: Carleton University has a secure bicycle compound on campus, conveniently located by the Physical Recreation Centre? For more information visit our Parking Services page: http://carleton.ca/parking/students-staff-faculty/bicycle-compound/
For more tips and to see the best way to secure your bicycle visit our May Safety Tip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcZ3hSV6N4
CSS Contact:
S/Cst Mark Hargreaves
Community Liaison Officer
613-520-2600 ext. 1594
Mark.Hargreaves@carleton.ca