Bikes and e-scooters stolen in Bournemouth burglary

Thieves forced entry to a garage in Branksome Hill Road

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 19th Jul 2023

Four bikes and two e-scooters have been stolen in a burglary in Bournemouth.

They were taken in the early hours of last Wednesday (12th July), when thieves forced entry into a garage at a residential property.

The stolen bikes are a blue and orange Cube Stereo Hybrid 140, a flash grey and olive Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 and two black and orange Scott 2016 Scale 930 carbon mountain bikes.

Two black Inokim Urban Freedom Oxo electric scooters with red logos and detail were also taken, as well as a black and orange Scott Stego bike helmet.

PC Mark Carlton, of Bournemouth police, said:

“We are investigating this burglary and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during the early hours of Wednesday 12 July 2023, or has any further information that might assist our enquiries, to please come forward.

“I am also issuing images of the stolen items and would also ask anyone who comes across a bike or scooter matching those pictured being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances to please get in touch.”

If you can help with any information you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230108298.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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