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Bike Thefts Surge During COVID-19 As Sales Boom

The number of reported bike thefts in Dublin jumped by almost half last month, with thieves profitin...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:24 PM - 9 Jul 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Bike Thefts Surge During COVID-19 As Sales Boom

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:24 PM - 9 Jul 2020

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The number of reported bike thefts in Dublin jumped by almost half last month, with thieves profiting from unprecedented demand during COVID-19.

As people avoid public transport, cycling has become increasingly popular, leading to a surge in bike sales.

Unfortunately that also means more thefts, with a 46% increase recorded in the capital in June and a 40% increase nationally. However, these numbers are likely to be much higher as only a third of bike thefts are reported to the Gardaí.

Kieran Ryan from the Dublin Cycling Campaign joined us with some tips on how to protect your bike from being stolen.

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