Watch this short video to learn how to steal a bike in under 20 seconds. And how to protect against having your bike stolen.

Register your bike or report it stolen at http://bikeindex.org

If your bike is stolen, you can file an online police report with the Edmonton Police Service.

For more info on bike security in Edmonton, visit http://edmontonbikes.ca/registry

Your best security is having better security than any nearby, comparable bikes. Don't rely on a padlock or cable lock: even expensive, thick cables are easy to cut with small tools, and padlocks are too small to withstand brute force.

Cables are convenient for securing wheels, but use a U-lock (also known as a D-lock) or similar heavy-duty lock to secure your bike, even at home, or you may find your bike stolen right out of your garage or "secure" parkade.

Replace quick-release skewers with locking or bolted clamps/skewers to make your components a little less convenient for thieves (though don't rely on that alone).

Thanks Conor for helping out! Conor is a volunteer with the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society. He teaches people to fix their bikes and helps them learn about cycling. He is not and never has been a bike thief.