Recently a number of motorcycles have been the target of thieves within the Inner West District.
Local police would like to remind owners and riders to be vigilant with their motorcycle security and recommend the following tips to protect their pride and joy:
Record the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and engine number, particularly if the motorcycle is unregistered or for off road/road racing
Keep your keys on you or safely secured away at all times
Use an ignition or steering lock
Use a strong thick chain and quality padlock – keep the chain off the ground to make it harder to cut
Secure your motorcycle to something solid that can’t be moved
Affix ‘one-way’ anti-theft screws to your registration plates
Install an alarm or an anti-theft/immobiliser device
Install a GPS tracking device
Use a motorcycle cover
Park your motorcycle in well lit areas and preferably covered by CCTV camera surveillance
Did you know that between 2012 to 2018, 281 motorcycles were stolen