Bike theft is becoming an increasing risk in Wellington, with thieves using heavy-duty tools and breaking into locked buildings. Police said since Trainor had accepted the insurance payout, he was no longer the victim of the crime. Helene Ritchie’s electric bike was stolen from a locked bike shed in Aro Valley one night in June. “Thieves are taking greater risks and better prepared using industrial tools.”They estimated the number of people reunited with their bikes was “quite low”. There’s less incentive to keep looking if you’ve had the insurance payout.” He rarely heard of bikes being recovered.

Source: Stuff June 15, 2022 05:50 UTC