POLICE are warning motorbike owners to be on their guard following a spate of thefts in the Keighley area.
Advice has been issued by West Yorkshire Police after a number of machines were taken.
A spokesman said: “An unsecured motorcycle, scooter or moped is an easy target for a thief as they are relatively lightweight and can be wheeled away and lifted into a waiting vehicle. Please follow the advice and share it with any friends or family with bikes.”
Tips include: If your motorbike or scooter doesn’t already have one, get a Thatcham or Sold Secure-approved electronic immobiliser professionally fitted
* Secure your motorbike to a solid object that can’t be moved and always fit a steering lock
* Audible alarms should be used where possible
* When not using your machine, put it in a garage or a secure outbuilding with a fixed or ground anchor
For more advice, visit westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/vehicles-cycles/vehicle-crime/motorbike-and-scooter-security.
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