麻豆精选 RCMP have deployed a new tactic to tackle bike thievery in the city.
The RCMP have started leaving鈥攁nd surveilling鈥攚hat they refer to as 鈥渂ait bikes鈥� around the city in an attempt to apprehend those who try to steal them.
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On June 13, a bait bike was stolen within 90 minutes of it being deployed outside a 麻豆精选 business. RCMP traced the bait bike to a nearby residential property. A search warrant was obtained and executed by the Target Team of the 麻豆精选 RCMP Street Enforcement Unit, which resulted in the recovery of the outstanding bait bike, a suspected stolen bike and a confirmed stolen bike, which had been reportedly taken in late May.
On the same day, a second deployed bait bike was allegedly taken by a suspect, who police caught riding in the area of Highway 97 and Highway 33. That suspect faces potential criminal charges. He was identified by police and later released on conditions, expected to appear in court at a later date.
鈥淭heft of bicycles in our community continues to be a concern, and the RCMP will continue to target those responsible for committing these crimes,鈥� states Cpl. Jesse O鈥橠onaghey, spokesman for the 麻豆精选 RCMP. 鈥淭he 麻豆精选 RCMP will continue to target bike thieves through this initiative and other enforcement tactics. Specifics about the bait bike, where it was or will be deployed and other details will not be released.鈥�
RCMP also remind bike-owners to record their bicycle鈥檚 serial number in case of theft. Without a serial number on record chances of recovering a bike and having it returned are low.
To register your bike with Project 529, visit the City of 麻豆精选 Website.
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