Crime & Safety

Charlestown Neighborhood Watch, Boston PD Offer Bicycle Theft Prevention Tips

Find out how to best protect your bike from getting stolen this summer.

Summer is nearly here, and as the climate warms up and more bicyclists take to the streets of Boston, officials are issuing tips on how to prevent one's bike from being stolen in the city. 

The Charlestown Neighborhood Watch on Sunday issued a reminder of several bicycle theft prevention tips via the Boston Police Department. 

Tip tips include getting a U-Lock for your bike and also making sure to take a picture of your bike to properly identify it in the event it is stolen. To see the full list of tips, click here

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Meanwhile, AAA announced last month that it is now offering bicycle roadside assistance to its list of AAA membership benefits. For full details, click here

Are you a bicyclist n Charlestown? What theft prevention tips can you share with other riders? 

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