Within the past two days, seven bicycles were reported stolen throughout Homewood campus.
The stolen bikes were all secured to bike racks on campus via cable locks. According to security officer Hal Davenport, the locks were most likely cut with a bolt or cable cutter, as indicated by the clean cuts on the locks.
As of now, there are no leads on the thefts. Silver Star guards have been placed around several bike racks on campus while security patrols are now checking the bikes secured to the racks, adding chains to locks considered insecure.
Students whose bikes have been chained can contact security for their bikes to be released.
Unfortunately, according to Davenport, stolen bikes have a "slim-to-none" chance of being returned. Meanwhile, students are advised to use U-bolt locks and secure bikes to steel frames.
It is also recommended that students chain their bikes to well-lighted racks, such as the one in front of Shriver Hall.
Students are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to campus security, notably non-students applying tools on bikes. Davenport stressed timely reporting as a stolen bike can be several blocks from campus within five minutes.
Campus security can be reached at (410) 516-4600.
