Bridport bike shop burgled

A number of bikes were taken from a store in Symondsbury

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 1st Mar 2023

A bike shop in Bridport has been burgled, with a number of bicycles taken.

Dorset Police say the break-in happened at Bridport Cycles, off Mill Lane in Symondsbury at some point between 5.00pm on Friday (24th February) and 2.00pm on Sunday (26th Februrary).

Kalkhoff grey electric bikes, a turquoise Yeti SB150 and a black Focus mountain bike are among the items that were taken.

PC Jack White, of West Dorset police, said:

“I would urge anyone who saw or heard any unusual activity in the area to please come forward.

“I understand a white van was seen acting suspiciously in the vicinity during the night on Saturday 25 February 2023 and I am keen to hear from anyone who may have captured either the van or anything of relevance on dashcam or CCTV footage.

“Also, I would like to speak to anyone who has seen one of the bikes matching the descriptions given for sale locally in unusual circumstances.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230030768.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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