Crime prevention measures in light of motorcycle component thefts

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Crime prevention measures in light of motorcycle component thefts

AsiaOne
Friday, Feb 01, 2013

SINGAPORE - Police have received a number of reports on theft of motorcycle components. The culprit would target motorcycle parts such as the suspension and the associated brake components such as caliper, levers and pumps, shown in the pictures above. A majority of the cases happened overnight.

Members of public are advised to stay vigilant and motorcyclists are encouraged to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

- Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;

- Install an anti-theft alarm for your vehicle;

- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends; and

- Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install suspension guard.

If you have any information related to these cases, or notice any suspicious character(s) loitering around your estate or carparks, please call the Police hotline at 1800-255 0000, or dial '999' for urgent Police assistance.

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Thieves steal motorbike parts endangering riders

February 5, 2013 - 12:31am

By: Audrey Tan

SEIZED: An officer holding a brake caliper, allegedly stolen from a bike parked at Changi Airport Terminal 2. PHOTO: Audrey Tan

The items they stole were small, but their thefts had big implications for road safety.

On Sunday night, two Malaysian men were arrested for stealing brake calipers from motorcycles parked at Changi Airport.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Sofian Salleh from the Airport Police Division, whose team caught the suspects, said: “There are certain safety implications because the braking system of the motorcycle will be adversely affected."

Marketing manager and biker for 17 years, Mr Poh Yu Seung, 42 agreed.

He said: “If the rider doesn’t know the calipers are gone, he has a very high chance of crashing.”

Read the full report in The New Paper on Tuesday (Feb 5).