Police report thefts of E-Bikes, Two Arrested

Last weekend, officers received a report that four electric bikes (e-bikes) had been stolen from a location in George Town. Following enquiries, and with the assistance of the owner, police recovered three of the bikes, and have arrested two juveniles in connection with the theft. Another four e-bike thefts have since been reported, and all incidents remain under investigation.



Police have seen an uptick in the number of reports of stolen e-bikes over the past week, and are reminding the public of steps they can take to avoid being a victim of such thefts, or to assist with making it easier for any such stolen items to be recovered.



Invest in bicycle locks and other security systems. E-bikes are relatively light and can be easily relocated. Attaching them to solid, stationary structures, using a security lock (U lock or chain lock), is often enough to prevent thieves from making off with them.



Other security systems available include: battery locks, which prevent the battery from being used if it is stolen; motion alarms, which can alert you, or people nearby, if someone is tampering with your e-bike; and location tracker tags, which can be used to track your item in the event it is taken. These types of tags are highly recommended, as they were instrumental in the recovery of the most recent stolen bikes.



You should also practice general theft prevention strategies, such as investing in CCTV for your property, ensuring your property is well-lit, keeping the e-bike in a busy location that is easily visible to you, as opposed to an isolated one, and varying the location where you generally store your e-bike.


Always record serial numbers once you have purchased or received a new e-bike. This makes it easier to trace your property if it is stolen.

Document any specific identifying features of your property by taking photos of your property in its current condition.



Police are also in possession of a number of e-bikes which have previously been recovered but whose owners have not yet been identified. If you have been a victim of the theft of an e-bike, contact the police at 949-4222, to make enquiries as to whether your bike is among those recovered. You will be required to provide proof of ownership in order to reclaim a recovered bike.



And contact the police right away in the event that such an item is stolen by calling 9-1-1 or contacting your nearest police station.