More than 30 bikes security marked at police event

More than 30 bicycles were security marked by the Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team yesterday (Sunday 24 March).

PCSOs Emma Carson and James Pedder hosted an event for the public at the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City.

Locals were invited to bring along their bicycles to get them security marked for free. The officers also manned a stall where they issued crime prevention advice and handed out leaflets with useful information.

PCSO Carson said: “We had a really successful turnout and marked 32 bicycles. It means all those people now have a better chance of being reunited with their bikes if they are ever stolen.

“We gave them advice on keeping their bike safe too. For example, using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. We also recommend that people register their bikes online (opens in a new window). This national database increases the chance of being reunited with your bike if it is stolen.

“Thank you to everybody who came along. We enjoyed meeting you and hopefully you now have peace of mind about your bike’s security.”

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