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BBC News
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend
Some people have expressed surprise that "this kind of thing" would happen in the Netherlands. What they may not realise is that bike theft is endemic here. Last year, more than 86,000 bikes were reported stolen in the Netherlands, up 1,000 compared to the year before, and 10,000 more than in 2022, according to police figures. Authorities say a rise in reports may have contributed to this. Most bikes stolen are stripped for parts or sold on. My e-cargo bike cost nearly €5,000 (£4,200) - more than our old car which I sold. I paid for the bike, so the BBC has undergone no financial loss. What it really bought me was independence - and in a way, losing it is like losing a friend. Aside from the impact on my own lifestyle, that bike gave my daughter a magical, nature-filled childhood: picnics in the dunes, detours to see highland cows, fairy lights in winter, breezy rides to the beach in summer. The theft has sparked conversations about urban safety, cycling infrastructure, and the burdens mothers still carry. But it's also a testament to the community we've built and the power of sharing authentic stories from the saddle. I might not get my bike back, but no one can steal what it gave us all.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after multiple traffic stops, bicycle theft and admitting to DUI
DENVER (KDVR) — A driver encountered Summit County law enforcement at least three times last week, starting with a simple traffic stop for failing to stop at a stop sign. According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the traffic stop resulted in the driver being given a citation for running the stop sign, as well as not having insurance or a valid driver's license. But that wasn't the last time the agency encountered the suspect. Deadly 4-vehicle crash closes Quincy Avenue in Aurora Sunday The agency said that a 'short time later,' a different deputy initiated a traffic stop after seeing the same vehicle traveling at 79 mph in a 50 mph zone. The vehicle did not yield and crashed into a median before stopping on the shoulder of the road in Keystone. The Summit County Sheriff's Office said the man got out of his car immediately and took off in the direction of a construction site. Deputies canvassed the area, but said they did not immediately find the driver. They towed the man's car and confiscated two cell phones from inside the vehicle. Deputies also reported finding 'several empty beer cans' in the vehicle as well. The next morning, a Keystone resident reported his bicycle had been stolen from his porch and had footage of the theft. The agency was able to identify the bike thief as the driver who had fled the day before. Deputies went to the suspect's home, but did not find him. The suspect was later informed by a neighbor that deputies were looking for him, and he turned himself in to the Summit County Justice Center. During an interview with authorities, he admitted to both traffic stops, driving while intoxicated and stealing the bike to get home. The suspect is facing charges of driving while ability impaired, eluding, obstruction, theft and speeding over 25 mph over the speed limit. He was booked into the Summit County Detention Facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
12-05-2025
- CBC
Sask. cyclists say stolen bikes are a problem. So what is the solution?
Social Sharing With warmer weather hitting Saskatchewan, cyclists are hitting the trails and pavements. There's only one problem: stolen bikes. Many cyclists may know that sense of relief when they approach a bike rack and see that their faithful steed is still there. But they also may know the frustration of discovering their bike has been stolen from their home, or even worse, their kid's bike is gone. Then there's that feeling of anger when they find that parts of their bike have been taken. The Regina Police Service told CBC that 602 bikes were reported stolen in 2024, which is actually down from previous years. Police were able to return 163 bikes back to their owners last year. But cyclists are still worried. Ellen McLaughlin, from the group Bike Regina, said she is usually pretty confident leaving her bike locked in public spaces, because she chooses spots that typically have a lot of people around it. But McLaughlin's bike has been stolen once. "It was locked onto the back of my vehicle on, like, a bike rack in a residential area, with not a lot of guys on the street." Within 10 minutes, McLaughlin's bike was gone. She said a lack of protected infrastructure for bikes is the most common cause for people not wanting to cycle, but fear of theft is often the second most common cause. Gordon Holtslander, from the group Saskatoon Cycles, has had a bike stolen from his home garage. And it was a special one. "They kicked in the door and took one of my bikes. It was my wife's bike that I built for her. And so she was heartbroken that her candy apple bike was gone," he said. Holtslander also said infrastructure is a big problem and more bike racks are needed. He said bike theft is a business and many thieves take the stolen bikes to other cities to sell undetected. Lawrence Vandelinden, co-owner of Dutch Cycle in Regina, has had his bike stolen, but he also had a $6,000 bike walked out of his store on a chaotic, busy Saturday. "Somebody diverted one of the salesmen and somebody [else] just hopped on a bike and rode it out." Vandelinden also said that in the past, Dutch Cycle had people take bikes out on test drives and never come back. "Now we're a lot more diligent with that though. And don't just say, 'oh yeah, try out a bike and let me know what you think in 10 minutes.' There's ID and cards. Now we take that before we let people test-ride bikes." How to avoid bike theft RPS said it encourages people to use its bike registry, or have a record of the serial number. This is one of the main ways that police will be able to return a bike if they find it, either as lost or stolen property. Unfortunately, police said, many bikes go unclaimed due to missing serial numbers or other distinguishing information. RPS said people can check if the service's lost and found has their bike, but will need a serial number or other identifying information to verify ownership. The bikes are not available to be looked at without documentation. Auctions are done by McDougall Auctioneers monthly, RPS said. If bikes do not have a serial number, they are kept for 30 days before going to auction. If they do have a serial number, they are kept for 90 days.
