Bike Theft Prevention: Santa Cruz PD Offers Tips

SANTA CRUZ, CA — With Santa Cruz's lovely year-round weather and exceptional vistas, it's no wonder that so many rely on their bikes to get them places. The city announced last year that it held the second-highest bicycle commuting rate in America, in 2017, at 13 percent.

Unlucky cyclists who fall victim to bicycle theft often don't report the crime, the Santa Cruz Police Department said. It's important to file a report immediately, police say.

Bike frames and wheels should always be locked to a stationary object, even if the bike is in your garage or on a second-floor balcony. Don't just rely on a cable lock, police say.

Bikes can be registered with the police department for free here. Police check the database whenever they recover a lost or stolen bike to see if the serial number matches up with any registered bikes, police say.

Read: Santa Cruz Holds Second Highest Bike Commuting Rate In US