SUBJECT:

Community Alert - Campuswide Bicycle Thefts

In the past two months, the UCSD police department has taken several
bicycle theft reports from various locations around campus. Most
thefts have occurred in the late morning to early evening hours
(10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). However, since the beginning of school
there has been a shift toward early to late evening hours
(7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.). The majority of the bicycles have been
secured with "cable" or "U" type locks. The value of the
bicycles have been between $100.00 to $600.00 each.

We have found no witnesses to these thefts, and our extra patrol
has not provided any suspect information. The offender(s) may not
appear to be suspicious to a casual observer. The police department
is asking for your help by being more aware of the activities in and
around areas where bicycles are parked. Please call the police
department at 534-4357 or 911 if you see anyone who appears to be
tampering with or loitering near bicycles.

If you have your bicycle stolen, please report it. The information you
provide about your loss helps us determine patterns in the thief's
behavior. The more information we have, the better our chances are of
catching the thief.

You can also contact us by using the "freeway style" emergency call
boxes located throughout campus or by using the "call buttons" inside
the elevators to report emergencies or crimes in progress.

You can make it difficult for a thief to steal your bicycle by:
   1. Properly securing your bicycle with a good quality U-lock
   2. Checking your bicycle frequently; avoid leaving it
    unattendedfor long periods of time

If your bicycle is stolen, you will help your chances of getting it
back by:
   1. Licensing your bicycle on campus
   2. Engraving your driver's license number on your bicycle.
   3. Writing down the frame number

If you have any information regarding a bicycle theft, please call the
UCSD Police Department Detective Bureau at 534-4359.

Maudie Bobbitt Chief of Police