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Christchurch Police has been cracking down on bike thieves, with three prolific offenders arrested last week.
The police said one offender had stolen seven bikes in four days from busy public places in central Christchurch.
While another was beaten by his own game and had his stolen bike stolen.
Last week, the police set their sights on three prolific offenders.
The three men, aged 35, 36 and 52, were arrested on a variety of charges including theft and wilful damage.
One has since pleaded guilty and been remanded in custody until sentencing.
However, Sergeant Andrew Judson encouraged people to help prevent thefts by locking up their bikes properly.
"We are apprehending bike thieves regularly, but removing the opportunity would go a long way to removing the problem," Judson said.
"Bike thieves take the easy option. If a bike has a decent lock on it, like a D lock, they'll leave it alone.
"If you like your bike, lock it up properly, don't give these criminals the opportunity."
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