Durham: University team up with PCC to prevent bike thefts

Hundreds of students in Durham City are being offered free bike security measures, including Gold Standard locks, anti-theft reflectors and registration stickers (Image: Supplied)

Hundreds of students are being offered free security measures to help protect their bicycles from theft as part of a scheme funded by Durham University and the police and crime commissioner.

The scheme, running in Durham City, provides students with anti-theft bike reflectors, Gold Standard bike locks, and tamper-proof identification stickers that link to the police-approved Bike Register database via QR code.

Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen said: "Students have warmly welcomed these increased anti-theft measures and are doing what they can to reduce the opportunity for thieves to strike.

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