BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Bike thefts are always a problem but Bellingham Police are seeing more of them this spring than at the same time last year.
Corporal Kyle Nelson says people steal bikes for different reasons but they have arrested some individuals multiple times.
He says owners shouldn’t hesitate to report stolen bikes, but cautions them against trying to recover their bikes themselves if they see them posted for sale online.
He says those encounters can be dangerous and police have undercover officers who can conduct those investigations.
He reminds you to always lock your bike, record its serial number and register it with the police department.
BPD has produced a video on how to secure your bike:
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