Seven bikes stolen from Whiteley Shopping Centre in one afternoon as police release image of man they want to speak to
Police have released the image of a man they want to speak to after seven bikes were stolen from a shopping centre over the course of an afternoon.
The bikes were taken from Whiteley Shopping Centre between 12.30pm and 3pm on Sunday, December 14, with each one taken on separate occasions. Police have released a description and image of a man they would like to speak to.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Since it was reported to us, officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries and are now in a position to issue an image of a man we would like to speak to.
“He is described as: White, aged between 20-30, of medium build with brown hair and a dark beard. We believe he can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us.
“You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44250562615. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.”
Information and guidance on how to protect your bike from theft can be found on the Hampshire police website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/