Bike Theft : A Sun Devil Problem With A Simple Response

The most common vehicles stolen might surprise you. You would think that thieves would want high end luxury cars, like a Lamborghini. It is actually the opposite. The most common vehicles stolen include the Honda Civic and Accord, all makes of pick-up trucks, the Dodge Caravan, and the Toyota Camry and Camry. Stolen vehicles are often used for transporting people or stolen items. SUV’s and pick-up trucks are popular because they have four wheel drive which means they can drive on dirt or bumpy

Shoplifting today, is becoming a growing problem in the U.S. and in our community. It has become one of the overall most widespread crimes in the U.S. Shoplifters, while in the act, don’t always realize the effect it has on our economy and daily lives.

“Imagine one day waking up to find that your car had been stolen”, Taylor once said, she believes that a bike for a lot of people is no different from any other transportation that a person may rely on. Stating her solution, she suggests posting signs that simply say that the act is against the law and punishable. This would be as an inexpensive way to help. Other solutions were; possibly starting an awareness program or even strategically placing cameras where they have a clear view of the bike racks. I think that Taylor presents an excellent idea. The seriousness and dedication she displays causes me to open my eyes and pay attention to ways I may be able to help make my school campus a better place.

Motor Vehicle thefts can be easily done by a professional who knows how to hi-jack cars. The most common mistake why some cars are easily stolen is that people leave their doors unlocked. For example most people go into convince stores and leave their car running which is an easy way for a car to be stolen. There are certain vehicles that cannot be considered as automobile theft as in farm equipment because it isn’t registered with the DMV. According to the FBI (UCR) they consider that a vehicle is only to run on land not rails .In 2010 there was an estimated amount that there were 737,142 thefts of automobiles which is an outstanding number of vehicles stolen. There is also an estimated rate of 238.8 thefts out, out of 100,000 inhabitant that deal with vehicle theft. About 4.5 billion dollars is lost nationwide, because of these auto thefts

On March 12, 2015 at approximately 0143 hours, I responded to C-Town Bicycle & Fitness Equipment, 1927 Highway 138 to investigate a burglary alarm. Upon my arrival, I noticed that the side glass window had been broken. Once other officers and the owner, Jane Hayward, arrived on scene, we proceeded to clear the building to determine if it was safe. No entry was made by the suspect and no items were taken. The building was determined clear and no threat was located.

On 04-11-2017 at approximately 1500hrs, I conducted an investigation on a stolen bike that was taken from Holmes Foods (101 S. Liberty Avenue). I made contact with the owner, who was identified as Ricardo Perez (TX-ID # 18515108). Perez informed me that his bicycle had been taken from his place of employment without his permission. Perez advised he chained the front tire to the frame to prevent anyone from riding off with the bicycle, but failed to secure the bicycle to the bike rack. Perez advised upon leaving his place of employment, he noticed his bicycle missing from where he parked it. Perez notified his supervisor, who informed Perez that he would review the security cameras. On 04-11-2017 I reviewed the security cameras on property

“Within the first month of moving in, my car was broken into while in my garage and I heard that there were 10 bikes stolen,” Weinstein said.

Today, more so than ever, we have a great need to protect our families and property from those who wish to take it away or do us harm. A lot of the public is unaware of the crimes being committed on a daily basis. They are even more unaware of how many crimes are

Berea Bike Share attempts to correct this using general deterrence in the form of a monetary fine for overdue bikes. This type of regulation influences people who have not yet experienced punishment themselves to be deterred by the fear that they could get the same punishment received by others. (Barlow and Kauzlarich pg. 21) In this case, the implementation of a fine charged to a student’s account for late return would persuade students to be aware of the rules and ultimately result in fewer bikes being lost or damaged. Bike lending stations in this updated program are located in high traffic areas in front of major residence halls and classroom buildings. Security surrounding the bike lending stations would also be updated with CCTV cameras to record activity around the bicycles, and large overhead lights would be installed to increase visibility and awareness. Bicycles are also locked into place when returned to a lending station, potentially making them much harder to steal. Another form of deterrence could be the devaluing of these specific bikes to thieves. Assuming the bikes in the original Berea Cycles program were average models, the parts would be easy to sell because they are universally used. If Berea Bike Share follows suit of most major bike share programs, the bicycles used would be designed with unique parts to deter thieves, as parts specific to those bikes are not easily sold.

High forces distinguishability discourages criminals. Normally, offenders think twice before implementing their strategies when there is a clear manifestation of police officers. Thus events should be steered in a manner that attracts extreme notice to the police officer or police vehicles.

When someone decides to steal, they are causing the police to take time out of their day to deal with minor issues. While this happens, there are other important issues occurring where people’s lives could be at risk and police resources are needed. Shoplifters need to think about how they are affecting their community’s safety, not just theirs. Petty crimes like larceny are a burden on police and it is a citizen’s moral duty to understand who they are hurting when they steal. Along with the police being misused, court systems are also using their time and effort for petty things. Millions of people volunteer or are paid to bring justice to those who break the law. Although stealing is extremely wrong and it is an important issue to be addressed, a court’s time and effort would be better spent on dealing with bigger issues. Once again, when someone shoplifts they don’t understand who they are hurting and the burden they are placing on a community. These issues need to be more focused on, and the harms they cause people and the community need to be highlighted.

Over the last twenty-three (23) years, ABTPA funding and grantee collaboration have been instrumental in reducing the statewide motor vehicle theft rate by

and point to regional and nationwide increases in incidents, signaling a slight reversal of this

While Rossellini’s Rome Open City portrays the struggle for freedom, De Sica’s Bicycle Thieves tries to find the human face. He discovered it not in the exceptional sorrow of war but in the misery of daily life where war is just one aspect of the human lot. Bicycle Thieves takes place at a specific time under a unique series of social conditions that shape both its narrative and its embrace of the Neorealist style.

Unlike, violent crimes, property crime are one of the most common types of criminal offense and are offenses taken out against the property. Property crimes range from burglary, theft, shoplifting, arson, and vandalism. In this particular time, we will be discussing the property crime, vandalism. According to Yavuz, & Kuloğlu (2010), vandalism is the act of social, mental, spatial and economical aspects, which have negative effects on the