POLICE have urged cyclists to take action following a spate of bicycle thefts, according to the Waverley Safer Neighbourhood Team.

High value bikes particularly targeted. Officers have offered the following advice to keep them safe:–

• Store it indoors if possible, but if not then in a locked shed or garage

• Use good quality fixings and a padlock to secure shed/garage doors and use anti-tamper screws in door hinges

• Fit a mains or battery-powered alarm to your shed or garage and if possible, secure your bike and any other valuable equipment to the shed or garage wall

• Mark or tag your bike. Specialist stores are the best place to go to for information on how to do this as they can tailor their advice to your specific bike/frame type etc.

• If you need to leave it outside, use a good quality lock, ideally hardened steel such as D-locks. Remove the saddle or front wheel and detach lights and other equipment

• Take photos including serial numbers and register at www.immobilise.com