Wooden Buffalo RCMP might need your lacking or stolen bicycle

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Police might need your bicycle if it was stolen or went lacking in Fort McMurray.

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This previous week, Wooden Buffalo RCMP have recovered greater than 30 bicycles together with frames, wheels and different equipment. Investigators consider they have been stolen regionally, however have had hassle reuniting the bicycles with their homeowners. Police in contrast the bicycles to descriptions of bicycles which were reported lacking or stolen, however just one bicycle has been returned to its proprietor.

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Alberta RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Sabrina Clayton mentioned recovering the bicycles is a part of an ongoing venture that started earlier this week. No arrests have been made and recovering the bicycles has not been a part of any search warrants. Clayton mentioned she couldn’t give additional particulars about the place or how the bicycles have been recovered.

Within the meantime, RCMP and the municipality have partnered to convey the Bike Index registry to Fort McMurray Wooden Buffalo. Bicycles might be registered at bikeindex.org. You’ll be able to register lacking or stolen bicycles. Extra data is on the municipality’s web site.

Folks also can assist stop theft by utilizing a top quality lock to safe their frames to a safe stand or rack. Detachable elements—resembling wheels, lights or the seat—ought to be eliminated when the bicycle shouldn’t be getting used. Take pictures of your bicycle; preserve the receipt; and have an in depth description of the bicycle’s make, mannequin and serial quantity.

In case your bicycle went lacking or was stolen, contact Wooden Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4000.

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