Theft of an Electric Bike in Queensferry

North Wales Police have received a report of an electric bike being stolen from outside a takeaway in Queensferry.

It was reported that two persons on a moped have mounted the kerb and one of the males has got off and stolen the bike from outside the takeaway.

Please consider the following crime prevention advice to reduce the chances of becoming victim of a similar crime. 

Always use a bike lock/chain when leaving your bike unoccupied. 

When leaving your bike unattended, try and leave it in a location which is covered by CCTV and security lighting. 

Consider purchasing an covert GPS tracker for your bike. 

Consider purchasing SmartWater to forensically mark your bike/property. SmartWater dries clear however under U.V light it will glow bright green. North Wales Police currently have a discount code for all North Wales residents which takes to cost from £59.50 down to £25. One bottle of SmartWater can mark up to 80 items which works out at 32p per item! 

SmartWater can be used on anything from jewellery to cars. It is waterproof and can be applied to almost any surface. 

If you would like the discount code for SmartWater please email: 

wedontbuycrime@northwales.police.uk 

...with your name, address and that you are requesting the discount code.

SmartWater allows items to be forensically traceable. If marked items are stolen and then found, North Wales Police can return them to the rightful owner.