Falkirk police host bike marking event to combat theft issue

A bike marking event was held by police in Falkirk following a spate of thefts.
By Jonathon Reilly
Published 5th Jun 2020, 12:20 BST
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Officers set up a mobile unit at Callendar House yesterday and encouraged cyclists to stop by to have their bike tagged.

As well as the marking service, police also passed on safety information to children and adults.

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A number of bikes were stolen from homes in the Bainsford, Denny and Larbert areas just last week.

Falkirk community officers PC Michael Ritchie and PC Ashley Mylchreest with Magnus Cooper (10) and Harris Cooper (8), from Falkirk, at the bike marking event at Callendar House. Picture: Michael Gillen.Falkirk community officers PC Michael Ritchie and PC Ashley Mylchreest with Magnus Cooper (10) and Harris Cooper (8), from Falkirk, at the bike marking event at Callendar House. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Falkirk community officers PC Michael Ritchie and PC Ashley Mylchreest with Magnus Cooper (10) and Harris Cooper (8), from Falkirk, at the bike marking event at Callendar House. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Sergeant Alyn Blyth, of Falkirk Police Station, said: “There appears to be a slight rise in pedal cycle thefts which might be because more are being used during the lockdown.

“The age-old advice of lock it or lose it is pertinent.”