Protect Your Bike, Lock It Before You Leave It
As more people take to the streets and trails to enjoy cycling, Charlottetown Police Services is reminding residents about how to protect their bike from theft. Bike thefts can happen quickly, often in broad daylight and in busy areas.
Here are some tips on how to lock and protect your bike:
- Always lock your bike. Never leave your bike unlocked or unattended even if you’re only leaving it unattended for a few minutes.
- Use a high-quality U-lock or heavy-duty chain lock. Lock at least one wheel and the frame to a fixed object.
- Make sure you have a photo of your bike and the serial number.
- Add a tracking device to your bike.
- Lock and store your bicycle indoors – do not leave it unattended on the vehicle car rack for an extended period of time.
Residents can also register their bike with the Charlottetown Police Services. In the event that your bike is stolen, it can easily and quickly be identified and returned to you.
To register your bike, visit: police.lakedesign.co/bike-registration.
Charlottetown Police Services is warning the public of a text scam related to past due parking tickets.
The Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) is now open at 1 Queen Street in Charlottetown.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) is warning residents about a recent uptick in license plate thefts. Over the past week, CPS received more than a dozen reports of license plates stolen from various locations including a residence, businesses, the hospital and airport.
Stolen license plates are often targeted by criminals to avoid detection, disguise stolen vehicles, evade tolls, or commit other crimes. Therefore, it’s important to report this crime to police immediately.
If you discover your license plate is missing, take the following steps:
- Report the theft to police immediately by calling the non-emergency line: (902) 629-4064
- Locate your registration
- Contact Access PEI with information from the police report and to request replacement plates
- Notify your insurance company
- Keep an eye on your accounts and the mail for unusual activity or traffic violations
Anyone with information about suspicious activity is encouraged to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902)629-4064 or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Charlottetown Police Services is warning the public of a phone scam targeting grandparents. CPS has received reports from residents who have recently been contacted by someone claiming their grandchild is in trouble and that money is needed for their release or safety. In some instances, the scammer names the person’s grandchild or uses their personal information in an attempt to validate their request.
If you receive a suspicious call or request for money such as this – do not send money, do your due diligence first. For example, call your grandchild or another family member to verify the claims or requests.
To learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
If you have been a victim of a scam, or suspect you may have been targeted, call Charlottetown Police Services using our non-emergency line (902) 629-4172.
Charlottetown Police Services is warning the public of a text scam related to past due parking tickets. CPS has received a number of reports from people who have recently received a text message indicating they have a past due parking violation which includes a link to make payment online. An image of the text message is included for reference purposes.
As a reminder, the City of Charlottetown only issues parking notices by mail and does not text residents to request payment.
If you have received a text message, do not reply or click on the link, CPS recommends deleting the message and blocking the number.
If you have replied and provided personal information or sent payment, please call our non-emergency line (902) 629-4172.
To learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
