Hampshire Constabulary

Police are appealing for information after three mountain bikes were stolen in Basingstoke at the end of January.

Between Tuesday, January 27 and Saturday, January 31 the padlock of a shed in Lymington Close was removed. Three mountain bikes were then stolen.

The first is a silver Diamond Back mountain bike with a Scott seat. The second is a dark grey Scott mountain bike and the third is a white and black Scott trails bike.

PC Claire Milln, of the Basingstoke Targeted Patrol Team, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone with information about this burglary.

"Residents are urged to have bicycles cycle coded so they can be returned to their owners if recovered by police.”

Hampshire Constabulary offers the following advice: 

• Make sure your garage or shed is fitted with a good strong lock, padlock, door hinges or other security device.
• Ensure that glass in any windows to garages or sheds is secure and that you have window locks fitted if appropriate. You could consider putting up curtains to prevent anyone seeing the contents of your garage or shed.
• Do not store large quantities of valuables in your shed/garage. Consider other forms of storage.
• Large items can be padlocked together or you could sink a post into the floor of the garage or shed and padlock any items to that post.
• If your garage is not in regular use, ensure that you visit it regularly to check for any signs of damage, or ask a neighbour or friend to keep an eye on it.
• If you rent your garage, check with your landlord for permission before making any changes to the property.
• Consider security lighting if appropriate.
• Check with your insurance company that you are covered for items stored in your shed/garage.
• Fit battery operated shed alarms and mark your property to enable it to be returned should it be stolen and recovered.