How to Steal a Bike

Register your bike or report it stolen at File an online police report with the Edmonton Police Service at For more info on bike security in Edmonton, visit Your best security is having better security than any nearby, comparable bikes. Don’t rely on a padlock or cable lock: even expensive, thick cables are easy to cut with small tools, and padlocks are too small to withstand brute force. Cables are convenient for securing wheels, but use a U-lock (also known as a D-lock) or similar heavy-duty lock to secure your bike, even at home, or you may find your bike stolen right out of your garage or “secure“ parkade. Replace quick-release skewers with locking or bolted clamps/skewers to make your components a little less convenient for thieves (though don’t rely on that alone). Thanks Conor for helping out! Conor is a volunteer with t