Spoke in the wheel for potential bike thieves
Bike thieves beware – the first of three free bike marking events was held at Campbeltown’s Keeping It Local CIC on Thursday February 2.
During the drop-in session from 10am to 2pm, bicycle owners were able upload their details to the Bike Register with assistance from Sergeant Karen Cairns.
The database helps police to investigate bike thefts and return lost and stolen cycles to their registered owners.
Police Scotland and Bike Register have worked together for several years and policing teams across the country are encouraging people to take advantage of bike marking and registration events across Scotland, like the one in Campbeltown.
Those who missed the session need not fear, as Keeping It Local CIC is holding two additional free bike marking events this month, on Saturday February 18 and Saturday February 25, both from 10am to 2pm. Jason McCallum, of the community interest company, said: “We have another two bike marking events and workshops coming up.
“Unfortunately, we won't have Sergeant Karen Cairns, who gave up her free time to help out at the first event – thanks to Sergeant Cairns for this, it was much appreciated – however, we hope to help many more cyclists have an element of security on their bicycles.
“Thanks to Cycling UK Argyll and Bute Cycling UK for the funding and support to deliver these events.”
Anyone who has bought or received a new bike or who has not yet uploaded details of their existing bike to the Bike Register database are urged to ensure they do so.
For those unable to attend the Keeping It Local CIC drop-ins, bikes can be registered online at www.bikeregister.com.