Overall
crime levels are down, but there have been a couple of crime trends
that residents need to be aware of. First, we want Detroiters to pay
attention to who is towing their cars. It has been reported that
criminals have been using legitimate looking tow- trucks to steal
vehicles. All tow-trucks should have a visible United States Department
of Transportation Number (DOT). Generally, a company must wait 48 hours
before towing a car. If you see a truck without a DOT number or if you
think a car is being towed illegally inform your local police
immediately and contact us- amusprogram@gmail.com.
Please provide any information that would help police (truck
description, license plate number, phone number on truck, DOT number,
ect.).
Bicycling is a convenient way to travel quickly. Biking’s obvious appeal makes bike theft a problem in any urban environment. There has been an upswing in bike thefts in Detroit, especially around the Midtown area in recent months. Online Detroit Transit Magazine, Mode Shift, recently published an article on the trend (http://wearemodeshift.org/bike-theft-common-wayne-states-campus).
A bike with an inadequate lock is much more likely to be stolen. Cable locks can be cut through very easily. Thieves tend to steal the easiest target. U-locks are a much better choice, offering superior security- they cannot be easily cut. The Wayne State Police Department (6050 Cass Avenue) sells discounted U-locks for $10 to those with Wayne State One cards. U-Locks typically cost around $30 and are available at all local bike shops.
Bicycling is a convenient way to travel quickly. Biking’s obvious appeal makes bike theft a problem in any urban environment. There has been an upswing in bike thefts in Detroit, especially around the Midtown area in recent months. Online Detroit Transit Magazine, Mode Shift, recently published an article on the trend (http://wearemodeshift.org/bike-theft-common-wayne-states-campus).
A bike with an inadequate lock is much more likely to be stolen. Cable locks can be cut through very easily. Thieves tend to steal the easiest target. U-locks are a much better choice, offering superior security- they cannot be easily cut. The Wayne State Police Department (6050 Cass Avenue) sells discounted U-locks for $10 to those with Wayne State One cards. U-Locks typically cost around $30 and are available at all local bike shops.
Local Bike Shops:
The Hub of Detroit
3611 Cass
(313) 833-0813
http://thehubofdetroit.org/
G&R Bike Shop
21706 Grand River
(313) 531-1146
Downtown Detroit Bike Shop
1420 Fisher Fwy
(248) 238-4604
http://downtown-bikeshop.com/locations.html
Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater St
http://www.wheelhousedetroit.com/ Remember, the DPD and WSUPD are here to help. Please report any suspicious activity. Their non-emergency numbers are: DPD (313) 267-4600 WSUPD (313) 577-2222 |
