Appeal following burglary in St Albans

Police are appealing for information after a high value bicycle was taken during a burglary in St Albans.

A garage was broken into in Fishpool Street, between 4am and 4.30am on Thursday 12 February. 

An electric cargo bicycle (pictured) and a helmet were taken during a messy search.

Investigating officer PC Ben Kirby said: “I am appealing to the public, in the hope of reuniting our victim with their bike which is quite unique and a distinctive colour. If you have seen this bike in the area or have seen if for sale, please contact me. 

“If you have any information that may support our investigation, please report this.”

A photo of the bike can be viewed on the Herts Police website at https://www.herts.police.uk/news/hertfordshire/news/2026/february-2026/appeal-following-burglary-in-st-albans/ 

You can contact PC Kirby, quoting crime reference 41/13711/26, by emailing ben.kirby@herts.police.uk. 

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

For information on protecting your home from burglars, please visit herts.police.uk/crimeprevention