With the warmer weather, thieves are looking for easy prey.
Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is reminding area residents to keep outdoor items like bikes and garden tools safely tucked away when not in use.
Bike owners should be keeping track of serial numbers and making sure their property has markings for easy identification.
In the event a stolen bike is recovered, officials say having your bike listed on the Chatham-Kent Police Bike Registry will help get it back to you.
