Electric bike stolen in Poole burglary

Police are asking us to watch out for it being sold off

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 4th Nov 2022

An expensive electric bike has been stolen in a burglary in Poole.

Dorset Police tell us the occupants of a house in Compton Avenue noticed a man, dressed in black, in their garden just after midnight on Friday 21st October.

It was then discovered a garage window was broken, and a Forme Peak Trail 1 ELS bike had been stolen.

They're worth around £2,800 from new.

We're told the offender is described as:

  • White
  • Aged under 30 years old
  • Clean shaven
  • Heavy set
  • Short hair

PC Julian Forde, of Poole police, said:

“I would urge anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity around the relevant time to please come forward.

“I am also appealing to residents with CCTV or motorists who were travelling in the area with a dashcam to please check your footage for anything to assist my investigation.

“Finally, if you have seen for sale or been offered a bike matching the one described in unusual circumstances, please contact Dorset Police.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, or visit their website, |newtab) quoting reference number 55220171348.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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