Bike thefts on the rise in Vancouver

You might want to double-check that your bicycle is securely locked when you park it in the city.

Vancouver police say bike thefts are going up.

"Bicycle thefts have also risen, up 19% in 2012, 11% in 2013 and up almost 13% in 2014, compared to the same time last year," the VPD states in a news release today (September 23).

Police are launching a public awareness campaign to encourage people to keep an eye on their personal property.

The VPD release says "thieves are preying on those not keeping a close eye on their belongings. The most commonly stolen items include wallets, purses, cell phones and bicycles."