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Bicycle Security

Bicycle SecurityThousands of stolen bicycles are found by police every year. Most bicycle owners never see their bikes again simply because the owner cannot be located. Always record the description of your bicycle and report thefts to the police regardless of the value of the bike or the circumstances.

When you leave it - secure it

It only takes a thief a few seconds to steal a bike. Reduce the chances of bicycle theft by:

  • Not leaving your bike unattended and unlocked - even for a short time.
  • Securing it to something solid - like railings or a post - and make sure the bike cannot be lifted off.
  • Leaving and securing your bike in a busy, well-lit location where it can be easily seen.
  • Taking off the front wheel, if it's easy to remove, and securing it to the frame or back wheel.
  • Not leaving accessories like lights and pumps on the bike.
  • Using a security device which is not easily cut or removed.
  • When at home, always lock your bike in a secure shed, or store it inside your home.

Engraving your bike

Identify your bike by engraving it. This deters thieves and makes it difficult to dispose of.

  • Mark your property identification code using a vibro engraver, on your bicycle. Take care, especially with steel frames - a lacquer should be applied after engraving. A vibro engraver is available for loan, free of charge, from your local police.

  • Put a sticker on your bike after it has been marked - you can get these from your local police.

  • Keep a photograph of your bike in a safe place and take note of details like serial number, model number and special features.

What Code to Use

Property identification involves marking your property with a personal code.

How to make up your code

The first initial of your first name, the first initial of your family name, date of birth, and the letter Q which signifies Queensland.

For example:

Cameron Edward Peters
Date of birth 01-08-74
His personal code -
CP010874Q

 

Print this page, fill in this section, cut it out and
take it to your local Police.

Queensland Police Service
PROPERTY TRACING

Use block print only. Hieroglyphics are not to be used.

Queensland Police Service will record your property from this card

Fill in initials, date of birth, and Q
INSCRIBE YOUR PROPERTY WITH
EXACTLY THE SAME LETTERS/FIGURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Q

FULL NAME: ____________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
SUBERB:________________________________________
POSTCODE:_____________________________________
TELEPHONE(H)_______________(W)________________

FORWARD TO YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION


 

Non Emergency

Your Local Police Station

Name:
Phone:

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Emergency Only

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TTY (Tele Typewriter)
(Police HQ Brisbane)		 (07) 3364 4655
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers TTY		 1800 333 000
(07) 3364 3681

   
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dedicated to excellence and committed to working in
partnership with the people of Queensland to enhance
the safety and security of our community.

 

Last Updated: 01/05/2008