Thieves on bike-stealing spree

Thursday, 23 October 2014 00:00

Cyclists have been urged to lock up their bicycles "urgently" or risk having them pinched.

Over the last week there have been six reports of bikes being stolen.

The majority have been taken from Douglas but there have also been cases in Ramsey and Onchan.

Police have told people not to leave them in their gardens unlocked and unattended.

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