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Cycle theft is defined as the illegal removal of a non-motorised pedal cycle. It can refer to both the thefts of bicycles and thefts of parts from bicycles.
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Victim/Witness
My bike has been stolen and I want to report it
You want to report the theft of your bike where no violence or threats were used
My bike has been stolen after someone used violence or threats
You want to report your bike being stolen which involved violence or threats
I want to report someone else's bike being stolen
You want to report the theft of someone's bike where no threats or violence were used
Someone else's bike has been stolen after someone used violence or threats
You want to report someone else's bike being stolen which involved violence or threats
A stolen bike is being sold
A bike you believe is stolen is being sold online or in a shop
I want information on how to keep bikes safe
You want to find out crime prevention advice to protect bikes
There are witnesses
Someone saw the incident happen
I don't think there are any witnesses
You don't know if anyone saw what happened
Your situation
This has happened more than once
This isn't the first time this has happened
I do not speak English very well
English is not your first language and you may have difficulties discussing your concerns
I feel I've been targeted
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The person who did this
I think I know who did this
You have details of, or suspect you know who committed the crime
I don’t know who did this but I do have a description
You have a description of what the suspect or suspects look like
I don't have a name or description of the person, but I have other details
You do not have any description or names of those involved, but do have details such as their address, their place of work, their number plate, online details etc.
Someone I know has details about who did this
Someone believes they have information about the person or people who have done this
I don't know who did this
You do not have any details of who is involved in this
Evidence
There is video footage or photos
You may have clear CCTV, video or images of the incident or know where there are cameras which may cover the area
They left something behind
The suspect may have left an item behind
There are verbal or written comments
The suspect/s said something, left graffiti, wrote something online or sent emails or messages
I don’t know if there is any evidence
You are unsure if there is evidence that can help with the investigation
Concerns
This is affecting my mental or physical health
You would like support following this incident
I want to remain anonymous
You do not want to provide your details
I'm worried it may happen again
You are worried that this incident may happen again
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