Fliers, SF Weekly, “Lookout Locations”

A few quick updates:

1. Fliers are coming soon: Look out for the CCCP canvassing in your neighborhood next week(ish). If you feel like lending a helping hand, shoot off an email and the CCCP will provide you with some fliers of your own!

2. Keep your eyes peeled for an article on the CCCP in the next issue of the SF Weekly! Special thanks to reporter Lauren Smiley for making this happen!

3.  A new sidebar link is coming soon entitled “Lookout Locations“. This page will contain pictures, descriptions and warnings of certain “high-risk” areas where cyclists have fallen victim to theft. When passing through these areas, the CCCP can post “Community Bike Watch” flyers and let the public know to keep an eye out for theft and report any suspicious activity. Case in point: “They cut the lock in front of witnesses in broad daylight. I was in the store for maybe five minutes”.

This idea stems from an email submitted by a concerned mother, Mary Swanson, posted below:

“The Mission deserves better.

Last week, in broad daylight, my son (age 17) had his bike stolen. It was locked, in front of a store at the Potrero shopping center. He was in the store for only ten minutes. People nearby witnessed the bike being taken illegally and did nothing. My son no longer has a means of independent transportation.

The crime was reported to the Mission police station. The store workers said that it happens a lot. No one does anything for each other! My idea is to put up lots of signs about ‘community watch’. Call immediately if a crime is in action. Take a photo with your phone. Describe the criminal. Call security!”

An integral part of the CCCP is community awareness. Spread the word and remember: “If you see something, say something!“