(17:56)SANTA CRUZ- A rise in high-end bicycles has been reported in Santa Cruz over the past month. A spokesperson for the Santa Cruz Police Department says that recent thefts have been concentrated in the Eastside neighborhoods target bicycles in the $4000 to $6000 dollar price range. It is believed thieves target these bikes because they are light weight and easily sold. Authorities advise bike owners to register their bikes with the police department and to use heavy duty locks. 402 bicycles were reported stolen in 2014.
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