There has been an increase in bike thefts in the Truckee area in the last three weeks.

While there is not a direct pattern , most have involved more expensive bikes being stolen.  The thieves have cut cables on bikes locked to vehicle racks, taken bikes from porches, and taken a bike from an unlocked garage.

Officers said owners did not record the serial numbers in many of the cases so even if another agency locates the bike, finding the owner would be difficult.

Anyone with information on the thefts, is asked to call 530.550.2320.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report