New member, Alan, sadly had three bikes stolen recently.
He has got this advice which might be useful.
- Most garage doors are vulnerable but can be hardened by the use of internal locking devices which can be retro fitted. The aim is to secure the door internally and prevent access being gained by peeling the lower corners.
- Make sure whichever product you use is rated by sold secure (http://www.soldsecure.com) and/or have achieved standard LPS 1175.
- I have heard of some people who have parked their car against their garage door to protect their bike (depends how much you love your car)!
- For inside the garage I would recommend installing a motorcycle ground anchor and using a motorcycle chain and lock (all of which should be rated sold secure - gold).
- Be careful to lock your bike(s) so that the chain is off the ground which will make it much more difficult to defeat.
- If you use two different types of locks on your bike then it will act as a deterrent as different tools are required to defeat different locks. The chances are greater that the offenders will not have all the tools they need.
- if you have an intruder alarm system in your home, then it might be possible to extend it into the garage. Alternatively, you can purchase a shed or garage alarm that is not monitored, but will make a loud enough noise to either deter the offender and / or alert you or your neighbours.
- Alan's bike theft
MO as follows:
- Securely locked rear garage door jemmied open, damaging door and door jamb.
- Cables (too thin, obviously) securing bikes to wall brackets cut.
This was one of three similar thefts within a few hundred yards of each other the same night. Only bikes were taken despite other items being "available" once the door was opened.
Local police say that there is an increasing trend to target garages, as these can contain relatively high value items such as bikes and power tools whilst they tend to have lower security than houses. They also speculated that it was likely to be a local theft, with passers by looking for bikes when cruising past and the front garage doors open. They also warned of a likely re-visit in a few weeks, on the basis that I may have replaced the bikes by then. Insurance assessor confirmed all these points. Portable angle grinders are now being used to cut security chains, etc.
Local police say that there is an increasing trend to target garages, as these can contain relatively high value items such as bikes and power tools whilst they tend to have lower security than houses. They also speculated that it was likely to be a local theft, with passers by looking for bikes when cruising past and the front garage doors open. They also warned of a likely re-visit in a few weeks, on the basis that I may have replaced the bikes by then. Insurance assessor confirmed all these points. Portable angle grinders are now being used to cut security chains, etc.
(Editor's note. This is another approach.)
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