CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department wants motorcycle owners to be aware of recent theft trends, since most of these crimes occur in the summer.

Recently, three motorcycles were stolen from local apartment complexes. All three motorcycles were categorized as Sport Bikes.

The suspects are picking the bikes up and putting them in pick-up trucks, vans, trailers, or any vehicle that can hold a motorcycle. One victim said he had a cable style security lock running through the front wheel of the bike, but this type of security system does not work if the suspects can lift the bikes.

Park Smart

• Do not park in the general parking area and avoid parking the motorcycle in view from major thoroughfares.
• If available on site, rent a garage.
• Rent an apartment on the ground floor and bring the motorcycle inside.
• Rent a storage unit if there are no garages on site and drive to the motorcycle.
• If you can only rent, rent a home with a place to store your motorcycle.

One of the best ways to stop motorcycle thefts from occurring is for the citizens of Clarksville to team up with the Clarksville Police Department by reporting suspicious activity. If you see individuals walking around parking lots taking pictures of motorcycles, manipulating the motorcycles, lifting them into other vehicles, or any other suspicious activity— call 911.

The three most recent motorcycle thefts:

1. Occurred: 05/27/2015 3:00p – 05/28/2015 7:30p on Fort Campbell Blvd. The victim stated that he normally parks his bike at an angle in the last parking stall and then usually blocks it in with his car. He stated that he also had a cable style security lock running through the front wheel of the bike. 2014 Yamaha Motorcycle
2. Occurred: 06/07/2015 8:00p – 06/09/2015 08:00a on Fort Campbell Blvd.
2011 Yamaha R-1
3. Occurred: 06/08/2015 10:00p – 06/09/2015 6:00p off Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
2013 Kawasaki ZX6R

If anyone has any information related to these incidents, call Detective Carroll at 931-648-0656 Ext 5174 or the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477).