18 Bikes or Scooters Stolen Through May and June

From May 6 through June 21 there have been 18 stolen bicycles and/or scooters in the City of Takoma Park as follows:

May 6
8600 block of Flower Avenue
Stolen scooter
Bike stolen from front porch

May 14
500 block of Lincoln Avenue
Stolen scooter (red 50cc – no tags)

May 17
1100 block of University Blvd.
Bike stolen from rear of store (one juvenile was arrested)

May 29
7100 block of Woodland Avenue
Five bikes stolen

June 14
7100 block of Cedar Avenue
Bike stolen from attached garage

June 15
6700 block of Poplar Avenue
Bike stolen from front porch

June 17
Unit block of Hopewell Avenue
Two bikes stolen from front porch

June 19
6600 block of Westmoreland Avenue
Two bikes stolen from garage

June 21

Unit block of Hickory Avenue
300 block of Ethan Allen Avenue
Erskine/13th Place
Two bikes stolen from front porches
Two skateboards stolen from front yards

Here are some tips for protecting your bikes from the Takoma Park Police:

• When you are at home, keep your bike secure and locked at all times.
• When you are out, always lock your bike, even if you are only leaving it for a few minutes.
• Avoid parking your bike in isolated or dimly-lit places. Always park your bike in a well light well populated area when possible. Thieves are less likely to commit a theft where they can be easily seen.
• Get a good bike lock. The hardened steel D shaped locks are recommended as the minimum standard.
• If you would like a national registration of your bicycle, please vice the National Bike Registry's web page at www.nationalbikeregistry.com.