PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 21, 2021
Portland police are reporting a high rate of bicycle thefts at a time when a soaring global demand for bikes has led to a shortage in Maine. From Jan. 1 to May 16, a total of 61 bicycle thefts were reported to Portland police, a “concerning trend” that prompted police to advise residents to not leave bikes outside even if secured by a lock. Investigators have found that “thieves often drive throughout the city to find bikes to sell on Craigslist and other for-sale-by-owner websites,” said David Singer, a department spokesman.