Locks no deterrent for determined bike thieves, police survey finds
An informal survey of recent bicycle theft victims by Ottawa police suggests bike thieves in the city are largely undeterred by locks, even top-quality ones.
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An informal survey of recent bicycle theft victims by Ottawa police suggests bike thieves in the city are largely undeterred by locks, even top-quality ones.