Havering's regular bike-marking event, Mark It in the Market, takes place on Saturday (5th July 2014) at Romford Market.
Cyclists can get their bikes security coded free of charge between 11.00am and 2.00pm at the South Street end of the market place between Lloyds bank and the Cooperative bank.
All residents have to do is turn up with their bike so it can be registered and stickers attached to warn would be thieves that they should leave this cycle alone. In order to keep crime levels low in the Borough, Havering Council is working with the Police to provide these sessions.
Havering Council Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Councillor Osman Dervish, said:
“I would urge anyone who has bought a bike recently to get it marked, no matter how much the bike costs or whether they think it will get stolen or not. If the bike is stolen, the Police will be able to return it to its owner if it is found and it is marked.”
Inspector Neal Donohoe, from Havering's Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "This is a great opportunity for everyone. Registering your bike helps police and retailers identify and verify the legitimate owner of bikes that have been stolen or are being resold. Security marking your bike deters potential thieves as your bike can be easily traced if it is stolen."
More information can be found on the cycling in Havering web page.
Met Police cycle crime prevention advice can be found on the cycle security advice website.
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