Dear Residents

Bike Theft

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for information regarding a Bike Theft outside Corby Swimming Pool: Occurred between: 02/08/2024 16:00 and 02/08/2024 16:42 hours on Parkland Gateway, George St, Corby .

between stated times unknown unknown person's have taken  a Pedal Cycle while the victim has gone swimming.

Reference: 24000459278

Have you seen anyone loitering around in the area?

Please do not hesitate to call 101 (or 999 if a crime is in progress).

If you have seen or heard anything that you feel may be helpful or may aid us in our investigation, please contact the main enquiry number (101) and quote the appropriate Crime Number from above. 

If you have any information about this crime you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.’

Crime Prevention Advice

 The most basic home security measure is to simply lock up.

This gets overlooked more often than you think, and a surprising number of people leave windows open or forget to lock the door. Don’t make it easy for burglars! 

Take these simple precautions to reduce the risk of becoming   a victim of crime:

Your home

 Keep front and back doors locked at all times - even when you're at home.

If you are out in the evening, make sure you leave a light on and draw the curtains.

If it's dark before you get home, use timer switches to turn on the lights.

Light up your front door with dusk to dawn lighting - make sure it's visible from the street.

Keep keys and valuables out of sight, and reach, from cat flaps, letterboxes and downstairs doors and windows.

If you have a burglar alarm, use it!

Find out how to carry out a home security self-assessment by visiting: http://www.northants.police.uk/information/crime-prevention

 Your car 

Always keep your car locked and close the windows - even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a few moments.

Always remove all items from your vehicle when parked - even an old coat may be enough to tempt a thief.

Ensure when removing your satnav, that the cradle and suction pad are also removed, and any suction marks are wiped away.

Never leave keys in the ignition, not even at a garage when paying for petrol.

Keep keys safe at all times, whether you're out or at home.

Ten ways to protect your bike

Follow these 10 tips to ensure your bike remains safe, secure and not a statistic.

1. Double lock it

Using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. Use two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock. Thieves are less likely to carry multiple tools, so use two different types of lock if possible.

2. Lock the lot

Lock the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle stand.

3. Secure it

Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.

4. Take removable parts with you

Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as wheels, lights, baskets or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently.

5. Park securely

Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV.

6. Register it

Register your frame number on a national bike registration database approved by Secured by Design. The frame number is usually found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in. If your bike is ever stolen and recovered by the police, it can be traced back to you.

7. Mark it

Get your bike security marked. It’s a highly effective, visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught with a registered bike, the owner can be traced and they will be arrested. Security marking products can be found at Secured by Design.

8. Remember safety begins at home

Take the same care to lock your bike securely at home as you would on the street. Avoid advertising that you have a bike at home, for example, by removing car roof racks, and creating ‘privacy zones’ on apps like Strava to avoid disclosing your location. 

9. Check ownership

Ask for proof of ownership and check the bike frame number on national bike registration databases approved by Secured by Design.

10. Act fast 

If your bike has been stolen, contact us as soon as possible by reporting online. Give us your frame number, cycle database number, a photo and any other details and make sure you update the status on the cycle database where you registered it. The sooner we know, the sooner we can act, which might stop it being sold on.

What to do if your bike is stolen

It is worth posting a description and photo of your missing bike on the following forums:

NeighbourhoodTeamCorbyTown@northants.pnn.police.uk