Mountain bikes stolen from sheds in Fareham area as two men arrested and public urged to be "vigilant"
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Two men have been arrested after several mountain bikes were stolen from sheds.
Police have recovered four pedal cycles following a string of thefts in Locks Heath, Park Gate and Warsash. The arrests took place on February 1.
Fareham Police posted a statement on Facebook encouraging people to contact the force to retriee their bike or submit any further information.
“We have received a number of reports of shed break in's and theft of pedal cycles in the Locks Heath, Park Gate and Warsash area,” the force said. “We have obtained evidence and have arrested two people on the suspicion of these incidents.
“We have recovered four mountain/trail bikes which are pictured in this post. If you recognise any of these bikes please contact us by calling 101 and quoting reference number 44260054548. If you have had a bicycle stolen and have not reported it to us, please call 101 or go to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Website and report this to us online.
“Please be vigilant and make sure to lock your bicycles when you are out by using a substantial lock. Be sure to continue to lock your bikes up when storing them at home.”