Motorbike theft on the rise with 119 reported stolen last month

Statistics published by Maldives Police Service show that 119 motorbikes were reported stolen from Male’ in October.

The 119 motorbikes stolen included Honda Wave/ Scooters, Honda PCX, Honda Air Blade and Yamaha NMAX.

According to the Police, 110 out of the 119 motorbikes were recovered, accounting for a 92.4 percent recovery rate. Their estimated value was placed at MVR 4 million based on the average market value of the common models.

In September, Police recovered 109 stolen motorcycles valued at MVR 6 million.

With motorbike theft on the rise, Police have urged people to protect their motorbikes, citing that theft is often a crime of opportunity. In this regard, the Police have urged to remove the key after parking, use the magnetic shutter lock and park in well-lit and visible areas.