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Security Services will present its annual bicycle auction and lost and found sale on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McMaster University Student Center plaza, outside of Mills Library.

This year, there are approximately 35 bikes to be auctioned off. These bikes have been collected and stored by Security Services over the last year.

These bikes have no identifiable marking on them, and security services cannot locate an owner. After keeping the bikes for a minimum of 90 days they are auctioned off with all proceeds going to Campus Watch programs. The auction will take place at 12 p.m.

Security Services is also hosting a bicycle anti-theft program. This program was created in 1999 when bike theft became a growing concern on campus. This voluntary program is intended to educate and assist the University community in protecting and securing bicycles both on and off the campus. To date, hundreds of bicycles have been registered.

This free program involves having the bicycle engraved with a uniquely identifiable number such as the owner's drivers license number. If the bike was stolen, any police agency would be able to locate the owner and return the bike. Also involved in this program is a registration form. This form includes the name, address, description of the bike and serial number.

This registration form is kept on file with Hamilton Police Service, and a sticker is placed on the bike to educate others that it is registered with a police service.

Security Services will be engraving bikes from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If unable to attend at that time, bikes can be engraved and registered at the security office in E.T. Clark Center, or the MACycle Co-op office in Wentworth House anytime.

During this event, Security Services will also be selling off lost and found items. These items have been held by security services for at least 60 days. Included in these items are text books, clothing, calculators, umbrellas, hats and gloves. Proceeds from these items also go toward Campus Watch programs.

Bicycle security tips

Always lock your bike to a bike rack
Always buy the best quality lock you can afford
Lock your bike with two different locks
Place as much of the bike as your can through the lock
Record the serial number of your bike
Have your bike engraved
Immediately report any suspicious activity to security
Always wear a helmet, for your safety

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Security Services will present its annual bicycle auction and lost and found sale on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McMaster University Student Center plaza, outside of Mills Library.<p><br />
<br />
This year, there are approximately 35 bikes to be auctioned off. These bikes have been collected and stored by Security Services over the last year.<p><br />
<br />
These bikes have no identifiable marking on them, and security services cannot locate an owner. After keeping the bikes for a minimum of 90 days they are auctioned off with all proceeds going to Campus Watch programs. The auction will take place at 12 p.m.<p><br />
<br />
Security Services is also hosting a bicycle anti-theft program. This program was created in 1999 when bike theft became a growing concern on campus. This voluntary program is intended to educate and assist the University community in protecting and securing bicycles both on and off the campus. To date, hundreds of bicycles have been registered.<p><br />
<br />
This free program involves having the bicycle engraved with a uniquely identifiable number such as the owner&#039;s drivers license number. If the bike was stolen, any police agency would be able to locate the owner and return the bike. Also involved in this program is a registration form. This form includes the name, address, description of the bike and serial number.<p><br />
<br />
This registration form is kept on file with Hamilton Police Service, and a sticker is placed on the bike to educate others that it is registered with a police service.<p><br />
<br />
Security Services will be engraving bikes from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If unable to attend at that time, bikes can be engraved and registered at the security office in E.T. Clark Center, or the MACycle Co-op office in Wentworth House anytime.<p><br />
<br />
During this event, Security Services will also be selling off lost and found items. These items have been held by security services for at least 60 days. Included in these items are text books, clothing, calculators, umbrellas, hats and gloves. Proceeds from these items also go toward Campus Watch programs.<p><br />
<br />
<b>Bicycle security tips</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>Always lock your bike to a bike rack</li><br />
<br />
<li>Always buy the best quality lock you can afford</li><br />
<br />
<li>Lock your bike with two different locks</li><br />
<br />
<li>Place as much of the bike as your can through the lock</li><br />
<br />
<li>Record the serial number of your bike</li><br />
<br />
<li>Have your bike engraved</li><br />
<br />
<li>Immediately report any suspicious activity to security</li><br />
<br />
<li>Always wear a helmet, for your safety</li></ul>

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