Gillingham bike shop burgled

Three bikes were taken from Wheels Cycles in Station Road

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 23rd Feb 2023

Three bicycles have been stolen during a burglary at a bike shop in Gillingham.

Dorset Police tell us thieves broke in to Wheels Cycles on Station Road just before 2.30am on Tuesday (21st February).

An Ideal Prisma E610 electric bike, a red Scott Spark 960 full suspension mountain bike and a red Corratec E-Power X Vert Pro electric bike were taken.

PC Jon Kirkham, of North Dorset police, said:

“We are conducting enquiries into this burglary, and I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist us in finding those responsible.

“Despite the incident occurring in the early hours, from our enquiries we believe there were a number of people and vehicles in the area at the time. I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or any motorists who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

“I would also ask members of the public to contact us if they come across bikes matching the descriptions given above being offered for sale locally online or in unusual circumstances.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230027552.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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