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Published
07/30/10
As bike and scooter thefts remain persistent problems in Annapolis, city police are stepping up prevention efforts with programs they hope will deter thieves and help officers get recovered two-wheelers back to their owners. 
Upasana Kaku - The Capital
City police recover dozens of stolen bikes and scooters each year, but few are ever reunited with their owners. Instead, they are stored in this garage at the Annapolis Police Department and eventually sold at auction. About 50 unclaimed bikes will be auctioned at the end of the month.Find Us On Facebook
Bike thefts rose sharply in 2008 and have leveled off in recent years, with 54 incidents reported last year. So far this year, 31 bikes have been stolen. Meanwhile, after a sharp decline last year, scooter thefts are on the rise again in the last few months, city police Maj. Scott Baker said. In response, police plan to kick off a new Bike Watch program while expanding participation in the Scooter...
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