Our city centre neighbourhood team are holding their first bike marking event.
The officers will be in Cathedral Square tomorrow (Friday, 20 October) between 11am and 4pm offering free bike marking.
A tamper proof sticker will be put on the bike, acting as a visual deterrent to thieves. Getting your bike marked is important because if the bike is stolen and then recovered by us, the chances of it being reunited with you is higher as it will be registered to the national cycle database.
This initiative is being funded by the ‘Safer Communities Fund’, set up last year by the Police and Crime Commissioner, which aims to help agencies deal with local issues of crime and disorder (e.g. anti-social behaviour, road safety, and bike theft).
All you have to do is meet our officers in Cathedral Square with your bike! It is a completely free event, only costing you a few minutes of your time. Be sure to get there earlier rather than later to avoid disappointment as it will be subject to availability.
More information on bike marking can be found on the How it Works | BikeRegister