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Apathy Blamed as Bike Theft Evades Prevention Efforts
Elmwood Park police say only about 30 percent of bike owners registered their bikes when a registration program existed. Despite campaigns in Oak Park River Grove and Franklin Park, registration remains low and thefts persist, though Elmwood Park reports a decline since 1974. Experts stress locks and vigilance as real theft deterrents while noting registration aids recovery via serial numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Guarino
Elmwood Park
Donald Busch
Grand Ave
River Grove
American Legion Hall
Franklin Park
National Crime Information Center
Oak Park
Norman Worthem
Forest Park