Parking bicycles on campus is getting more and more risky after two bikes were stolen from the racks outside Thayer Hall. The bikes were removed by a man and a woman at approximately 11 a.m. Monday. One of the stolen bikes belonged to Bill Moushey, an associate professor in the Point Park University’s School of Communication. “I find it amazing that someone could commit such a brazen crime in broad daylight without anyone noticing,” Moushey said. The Department of Public Safety acknowledged that there were many people in the immediate area when the bikes were stolen, but nobody attempted to stop or even question the criminals’ intent.  The crime was captured on camera. Moushey said that his bike is worth about $500 and the fact that it was stolen “sucks.” He said his bike secured with a lock, but it was cut through. Elvir Muslimovic, a university public safety officer, said that the male thief in this crime is believed to be the same person who stole two bikes from outside Thayer Hall in separate incidents less than three weeks ago. The woman’s identity is still unknown.The recent crime is different from the others in that the bicycles were stolen during the morning when the campus is fully populated with students, staff and passersby. “I implore our students to open their eyes,” Moushey said. Five bicycles have now been stolen from campus, all within an 18-day period. The first bike thefts occured Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. Another bike was stolen Oct. 7 by a separate suspect. All the incidents were previously reported on The Globe’s website.The best way to prevent the theft of a bicycle is to have it secured with an “appropriate locking device…from a reputable manufacturer,” said Aaron Stein, manager of the Pro Bikes store in Squirrel Hill.He said quality brands of locks include Kryptonite and OnGuard, and he recommended a U-Lock as opposed to chain or cable locks.When choosing a lock, Stein says it is really up to the individual rider what to buy. Locks can range widely in terms of price, quality and features.             “Some locks have a guarantee that if the bike is stolen, you can make a claim against the lock company for the value of the bike,” he said.  Riders first have to register their lock and keys with the company, and if the bike is stolen, the company would provide reimbursement for the cost of the vehicle, up to a prescribed amount, as long as a police report is filed. The OnGuard brand offers anti-theft protection on 49 of its different lock models. Protection is not guaranteed for the purchase of the lock. Users must first fill out a registration form indicating where and when they purchased their bike, and they have to include the bike’s make, model, serial number and color. Protection fees are $1 for one year from the date of purchase, $10 for two years and $15 for three years. Several models that qualify for OnGuard’s protection program can be purchased from Amazon.com for under $40. Despite the sudden increase of thefts on campus, the rack outside Thayer Hall was filled with bicycles Tuesday.  Stein said that most bike thieves are opportunists, and there is no particular manufacturer that is at higher risk of being stolen than others. He did say that flashier bikes might be more susceptible.The Department of Public Safety has not announced any new initiatives to enhance security to deter future thieves.”The best deterrent is locking appropriately,” Stein said.