Bicycle theft is a crime that causes finiancial loss and inconvenience for the community.
Thefts of bicycles can reduce if owners acknowledge the need for adequate security, and invest in equipment that will be effective. Lock your bicycle and both wheels to an immovable object which cannot be easily cut or broken. Padlocks should not hang low enough to be smashed against the ground with a hammer. Weak, inexpensive locks WILL NOT deter a proficient thief. It is pointless to save money by using a cheaply made lock, only to lose an expensive bicycle.