POLICE in Ringwood are warning residents to be "extra vigilant" when locking up and storing their bicycles after a rise in thefts.
Two bicycles were stolen from inside a garage on Southampton Road between the hours of 7pm and 11pm on Sunday, May 17.
A Post on the Ringwood Police Facebook page said the bikes have "distinctive frames and colours", adding: "If you have any information around this incident please call 101 and quote 44200175244."
The post also said: "So you are all aware the theft of bicycles is slightly on the rise in the area. Please be extra vigilant when locking/storing your bikes and note any serial numbers that you have for identification purpose."
For more crime prevention advice regarding bicycle thefts or other types of crimes go to Hampshire Constabulary's website at hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/theft-of-a-bicycle
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