Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says thieves are targeting motorcycles. Chief Manuel says he is notifying the public of both recent thefts and attempted thefts of motorcycles and is seeking information about the incidents.Since July 30, Manuel says there have been five thefts and one attempted. Three motorcycles were recovered by the owners or officers a short distance from the owners’ residences and two were recovered on parking lots. The one remaining motorcycle was located by the owner at his residence. Manuel says, In most cases, the ignition area of the motorcycles was damaged.
On July 4, a motorcycle was reported stolen from a residence. On July 26, the stolen motorcycle was located in Cleburne County. A suspect was identified in the theft, and charges are pending.
On July 20, a vehicle, trailer and four-wheeler were stolen from a residence. The stolen property is a 2009 Silver Ford Escape, 2017 Black Teske 5′ X 8′ utility trailer with a fold down ramp, and a Honda TRX 125 Four-Wheeler.
Chief Manuel says the following are recommendations to consider for making your motorcycle a harder target for thieves. The recommendations are not foolproof, but the deterrents will make your motorcycle harder to steal.
He says the more layers of protection you use, the better:
1. Utilize your bike’s built-in lock;
2. Utilize a disc brake lock;
3. Create mechanical deterrents, pull a fuse, loosen a spark plug cap, or shut off the fuel;
4. Connect a concealed kill switch;
5. Store the motorcycle in a garage or other building;
6. If the motorcycle is stored outside, think concealment;
7. Lock your motorcycle to a heavy or secured stationary object with a chain or cable;
8. Use quality chains, cables, and locks;
9. Alarm your motorcycle;
10. Don’t leave your motorcycle running and unattended.
Anyone with information about the thefts and attempted thefts is asked to call the Mountain Home Police Department at 870-425-6336.
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