JMPD spotted and nabbed driver with stolen bike

Motorbikes and scooters are sometimes easier to steal in comparison to cars.

Hein Jonker from the Motorcycle Safety Institute gives some safety tips for bike riders to be aware of following the theft of a delivery bike in Sunninghill.

The delivery bike was stolen and swiftly reported as stolen to authorities.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers from the Tactical Response Unit were on high alert after they were informed about a stolen White Bigboy motorbike.

According to JMPD’s Xolani Fihla in a media statement, the suspect was travelling along Nanyuki Road in Sunninghill when he was arrested on January 6. He said the officers were on patrol when they spotted a motorbike fitting the description they were on the lookout for.

“The motorcycle was stopped, and the male motorcyclist was questioned on how he acquired the motorbike, but he failed to give a reasonable answer.”

The suspect is a male and aged 27. He was arrested for possession of stolen property and was detained at Sandton Police Station. Captain Bheki Xulu, media spokesperson of Sandton police confirmed the arrest.

Here are some tips to keep in mind to keep your two-wheeler safe

• Lock your ignition and remove the key. Most bike thefts occur when the ignition is shut off, but not locked.
• Lock the forks or disc-brakes with locks that have large, brightly coloured tags.
•  When travelling and spending the night at a hotel, locate an outdoor security camera and park your bike in the camera’s view. If this is not possible, park your bike close to your room.
• When parking at a public event, Keep an eye on your bike.
• Make it difficult for thieves to steal your bike. Mark uniquely and then take a photograph of your bike.
• If thieves take your bike, note the markings to law enforcement using the photos you have taken.
• Keep your bike registration and insurance details on you when you ride

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