Bike Theft

Executive Producer Phillip Snoxell

Phillip tackles the growth of bike thefts in cities.

The Team:

Hall Bicycle located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Credit: Phillip Snoxell.

Executive Producer: Phillip Snoxell

Associate Producer: Ryn Trumble

Associate Producer: Hallie Eickhoff

Audio Editor: Matt Kopp

Web Editor: Kaleb Fillenworth

Bike Theft Index - The Bike Theft Index is the most successful and popular bike registry in the United States, being used by cyclists, bike shops and police. Bike owners can register their cycle’s serial number and, if their bike is stolen, they can use the index to help recover it. For more information visit: https://bikeindex.org/

Local Resident? License your bike with the Cedar Rapids Police Department. For more information visit:

cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_g_-_v/police/bicycle_licensing.php

Student uses cable to lock up Bike. Credit: Phillip Snoxell.

Proper Bike Locking Technique.

Choose the right lock. Most popular locks include the chain, D-lock (U-lock), and cable & combination locks.
Lock your bike. Keep in well lit with high foot traffic.
Position the lock correctly. Depending on the lock you are using try and wrap the frame and back tier together. Lock bike to an object that is well secured.