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Theft of motorcycle - Southdown Road, Harpenden


Dear Resident

 

On Thursday 16th January 2025, at approximately 16:45hrs, offender(s) have committed a theft of a motorcycle on Southdown Road in Harpenden. Thanks to a tracking device on the vehicle, we know that the route taken by the offender(s) was via Grove Road, Pipers Lane, Ayres End Lane, Ferrers Lane, Down Green Lane, & Amwell Lane. Officers were able to intercept the offenders and return this motorbike to the owner. However, one offender remains outstanding having evaded an extensive Police search. 

 

Please can I urge you to check your CCTV or doorbell cameras if you live on any of the aforementioned roads. The vehicle taken was a BMW Trophy GSA 1250 and a stolen Honda scooter was also found next to the BMW so it is believed the offenders had travelled to the incident location on the Honda scooter in order to carry out the theft. 

 

The offenders were described as wearing dark-coloured clothing including gloves and balaclavas. 

 

If anything is captured, please contact the police non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number: 41/4800/25. 

 

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area.

 

Tips to prevent Motorcycle crime:

  • Use a combination of a fitted alarm and immobiliser.
  • Secure your bike to a ground post with a good quality chain and closed shackle padlock.
  • Consider fitting a ‘Datatag’ which will uniquely identify your motorcycle.
  • If you cannot park in a garage, use a cover to make the Motorcycle less visible. 
  • Don't leave keys in obvious places such as key racks or near open windows/letterboxes to prevent thieves fishing them out.
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    For more detailed vehicle crime prevention information, visit the “Protect Your Property” section of our website: Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Hertfordshire Constabulary (herts.police.uk)

     

    If you have any non-emergency concerns about the offence of Theft of Motor Vehicle, please hit the “Reply” button at the bottom of this message and one of our Neighbourhood Policing Officers will get back to you as soon as possible. 

     

    Thank you. 

    PC Fiona Hitchcock


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    Fiona Hitchcock
    (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, St Albans - London Colney & Colney Heath)

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