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Stolen Bikes—-
Hello, I manage a community in the cities where bikes are the #1 stolen thing around here. I note to all residents about this and say if you have a bike you LOVE don’t keep it in the garage. (People that steal bikes around here are pros) Even with the constant reminders, bikes are...

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Guest Insider I worked in Santa Monica and we had the exact same issue. We even had these massive metal bike lockers and still would get stolen.
There is literally no way to solve this when residents don’t listen though. Because it literally takes one resident to not listen.
I know you stated that you discuss this with residents but I’d make them sign a form stating that understand your bike “might” get stolen, it will get stolen in a matter of time. The management is not held liable should they choose to ignore advice.
But we literally had bike thieves so desperate, they’d climb up to second floor balconies.

Cassie Johnson I have a garage addendum but maybe making a bike one too will help back up that I was more than transparent with them. I hate when things get stolen but I can’t stop everything. ???? the recent one that was taken was gone in under 6 minutes.

Jered Lerum It's really hard to combat, the thieves are professionals. As an owner of a few high $ bikes myself I encourage all of our site teams to recommend bike owners register at a site like bikeindex.org/. These sites act to reduce the trafficking of stolen bicycles (as a business) as prospective buyers can run the id number on the bike to check ownership status. Other than that, cameras, secured access and hardened locks on the bikes help but will not stop a cordless grinder and a diamond disc.

Brent Williams If it is that much of an issue, maybe offer to install wall anchors like this? www.amazon.com/.../B07D1KQ5QQ/ref=asc_df_B07D1KQ5Q…

Guest Insider Brent Williams but will the residents use them? From what OP had said, they don't seem too keen on doing their part to minimize the risk.

Guest Insider Hi Cassie,
I used to be a property manager myself and I was always so frustrated when these types of activities happened on my property. Fast forward, I work for a multifamily surveillance company that now specializes in stopping crime in the act and taking a proactive approach with these types of situations. You should check out our Remote Guarding service, it's live agents watching your property to make sure it's safe/secure and activities like this no longer happen, a true PROACTIVE approach. I would love to connect further if it's something you are interested in.

Guest Insider Sorry Cassie, it didn't share my information above. My company is Cloudastructure, you can reach me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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