Canterbury Police are currently investigating six incidents where a bike has been reported stolen from the bicycle racks at Christchurch Boys High School since mid-March 2015.
Canterbury Police are keen to identify the man in the attached CCTV images seen entering the school as he may have information that can assist with some of these ongoing investigations. The man is described as Caucasian and medium build.
A black/green Merida mountain bike, a black Kona Kohuna mountain bike and a white/black Merida mountain bike are among those reported stolen. CCTV footage indicates the thefts have taken place shortly after lunchtime during the school day.
Police inquiries to date have not led to the stolen mountain bikes being recovered.
Canterbury Police are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images or has any information on the whereabouts of the stolen bikes.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Canterbury Police on 03 363 7400 option one.
Information can also be provided by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting ‘CBHs bike theft’.
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It is a timely reminder for all cyclists as we enter the winter months to park your bike in a well lit area and chain it securely to a fence or bike rack to help prevent opportunistic crime. Canterbury Police urge bike owners to keep a record of the serial number(s) and any photos of the bike as part of their personal asset register such as SNAP* (Serial Number Action Partnership). SNAP is a New Zealand Police initiative that aims to prevent burglary and property offending by making it harder for criminals to sell stolen goods in New Zealand. The SNAP website (http://www.snap.org.nz) allows you to enter, maintain and access the details of all of your important possessions or assets. If your items are stolen you can retrieve and forward their details to Police and your insurance company.
Remember to report crime when it happens or as soon as you notice items have been stolen. This together with an asset list will help Police to identify and return recovered property to the rightful owner breaking the cycle of crime in Canterbury.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404
