POLICE are appealing for information after two top of the range pedal cycles were stolen from a garage in Newton Aycliffe.
Between 11pm on Wednesday, 12th February and 3pm the next day thieves broke in to the garage which was attached to a house in Hunters Green. They stole two bikes, one of which is a brand new battery-powered machine which had only been bought by the owner a few weeks ago.
The Cube hybrid pro-reaction carbon framed race bike was black, with lime green markings. It also had a bag rack over the rear wheel, aluminium race pedals and the tyres are Panasonic with reflective tyre walls. The bike is valued at £2,300.
The second item stolen was a Focus Cayo Evo Dura Ace road bike, which had a black carbon frame. It had Speedplay pedals, 18 gears and is worth £3,300.
“The battery-powered bike was stolen without the battery charger, and once the battery is drained the bike is difficult to pedal,” said Det Con Anne WRAITH of Newton Aycliffe serious crime team.
“We believe these bikes may be of interest to a specialist rider or a specialist cycle shop. Anyone who has any information relating to the burglary can contact us on 101 or they can ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
This is the latest in a series of high value bike thefts in Newton Aycliffe and owners are being urged to take every precaution possible to protect their bikes. This includes securely locking sheds and garages where they are stored.
In December police launched ‘Operation Spoke’, an initiative being run in conjunction with local cycle retailers to provide security marking and other crime prevention or detection measures.
A number of events are being organised in the Newton Aycliffe area where members of the public can take their bikes along and take advantage of the offer. Anyone interested having their bicycle marked up and registered should contact PCSO Richie SCOTT at Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101 x 673 2602.