Bike Thefts Up Sharply

Vancouver cyclists, beware — bicycle theft is on the rise, and summer is prime time to get your ride stolen. Reports of cycles stolen in the city spiked in 2012 with 125 thefts, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Last year, there were 165 reports of bicycle theft, nearly three times the normal amount reported annually in years prior.

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