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Marie Attoinette Fan
I thought about posting this warning in the 'Stolen Bikes' thread but I think more people will see it here. Anyway a friend of mine in the Police posted this warning and I thought it was apt to share, particularly with cyclists down south.
For everyone's attention,
I was informed tonight that organised gangs, specialising in stealing bikes, are operating down in England. Police have seized thousands of pounds worth of stolen bikes from various locations down south. The gangs are using GPS cycling websites such as Strava, Endomondo etc, to trace the houses where they are likely to find high value bikes. I am aware that many member use such sites (I use about four!) to track their training etc. I would advise all to check their security settings and ensure that the route is not traced direct to your door (there is a setting on some to hide the route 0.5 miles from your house). Alternatively, just start your GPS down the street a bit, or outside someone's house you don't like...
I am unaware of any such activities in our area, but this is "theft season", so you never know. I have often thought that GPS cycling technology would be handy for the criminal. It appears they are using it, to great effect!
BEWARE.