Department urges bike and scooter owners to take proactive steps to avoid theft
If you own a bicycle or electric scooter, local law enforcement advises you to make sure it is securely locked to protect against thieves afoot in the Newberg area.
The Newberg-Dundee Police Department put out a notice on social media Oct. 22 noting that the department has observed an increase in reported bicycle and electric scooter thefts in recent weeks.
“Officers are actively investigating these incidents and arrests have been made in several cases,” a release from the agency said. “However, we’d like to remind residents that proactive prevention remains one of the most effective ways to deter theft.”…