Rash of bike thefts leads to warning from Canmore RCMP

File photo of bicycles. Canmore RCMP has issued a warning after a number of mid to high-end mountain bikes were reported stolen in recent weeks.

Canmore RCMP has issued a warning to cyclists in the community west of Calgary after several mid to high-end mountain bikes were reported stolen in recent weeks.

Several bikes have been taken from residential and commercial properties in Canmore between May 2 and June 4 and police are encouraging residents to report suspicious behaviour seen at parkades, community bike racks, hotels and business parking lots.

RCMP also provided a number of tips for preventing bicycle thefts, including:

Officers will also be increasing patrols and visibility in areas where bike thefts have been reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call Canmore RCMP at 403-678-5519 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.