Police are seeking information after four mountain bikes were taken from two homes in Burridge Road, Fareham, during the overnight hours of 29-30 October. The bicycle theft in Burridge occurred between 11pm on Wednesday and 8am on Thursday morning.
Officers are appealing for the public’s assistance in recovering the following stolen bicycles:
- A mountain bike featuring a grey frame with orange handlebars
- An orange Whyte-branded mountain bike
- A light blue mountain bike
- A black E-Sommet Vitus mountain bike
Anyone who was present in the vicinity during the specified timeframe and witnessed suspicious activity is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44250491416.
Investigators are particularly interested in receiving CCTV footage, dashcam recordings, mobile phone videos, or doorbell camera footage that may aid the enquiry.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Alternatively, details can be shared directly with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary through their online reporting portal at hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary recommends bicycle and e-cycle owners use Sold Secure GOLD level D Locks or equivalent security devices to protect their property.
Additional guidance on protecting bicycles from theft is available on the force’s website at hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/.
Officers encourage residents to attend cycle marking events, details of which are published on police social media channels. Registering bicycles significantly increases the likelihood of recovery should theft occur.
