We have received the message below from our local Online Watch Link concerning the old problem of bicycle thefts:

Dear Watch Member,

We have a very active bicycle thief in the area.  Please ensure that your bikes are well locked up especially if you leave your bike in public view.  Once stolen not only is it is very hard to retrieve the bike, but if we do we then have to positively identify it, in order to return it to the owner.  Please keep a record of the serial number, get it marked, or take photos of it, especially of any identifying features.

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: chiswickhomefields.snt@met.police.uk