Two police officers’ bikes stolen while they were on the beat
By Ciaranfagan, Leicester Mercury, June 11, 2014
The two bikes were stolen in Newport Street.
Two police officers’ bikes were stolen while they were out on patrol.
The officers, from Leicester’s Hinckley Road police station, had locked the bikes – both of which are clearly marked as police cycles – to a lamppost. When they returned a short time later both bikes were missing.
The bikes were stolen in Newport Street, Newfoundpool shortly before 10am today.
It is believed that the suspects rode off towards nearby Woodgate.
Police community support officer Charlotte Wilson said: “Officers left the bikes locked and secured to a lamppost whilst they were carrying out inquiries locally. “We would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen the bikes being ridden around the city centre by someone purporting to be a police officer to contact us.
“We would also like the public to remain cautious and if approached by someone claiming to be an officer on a bike, check their identity and if any doubt contact the police on 101.”
Contact Pcso Wilson on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.