Operation SPOKE, a Durham Constabulary led operation which aims to reduce cycle crime by marking and registering bikes, was in action at Sunnydale Leisure Centre on Wednesday 20th August.
As part of the operation, bicycles are security marked and logged on immobilise.com with its own reference number. The marking and registering of the bikes means they can be more easily identified should they be stolen or go missing.
A steady stream of local residents, from youngsters to OAPs, took the opportunity to have their bikes marked and registered free of charge.
PC Sharon Murray, the operation’s coordinator for the area, is contacting employers in the area to ask if they would like to take part in the scheme and offer free bike marking to employees.
Those who missed the opportunity to have their bikes registered need not worry as a second session will be held at Sunnydale Leisure Centre from 5.00pm to 8.00pm on Monday 1st September.
Since the scheme started three bicycles have been recovered and returned to their owners.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
