Police on the Isle of Wight are this week appealing for witnesses to come forward after two mopeds were stolen from a Drill Hall Road car park in Newport.
The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between Friday 26th July and Saturday 27th July, roughly the same time several vehicles were set alight in the same car park.
The Orange Peugeot Speedfight and a Red Peugeot V Clic were eventually located nearby on Sunday in Victoria Recreation Ground, both suffering from damage.
Investigating officer, PC Matthew Rowlands of Newport Safer Neighbourhoods Team said:
“We are interested in witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously either in the Drill Hall car park or where the mopeds were dumped in the recreation ground during those times.
“Moped owners are advised to follow Bike Safe crime prevention advice and make sure their Mopeds are parked in well lit areas, and if possible within eyeshot of CCTV cameras. Secure bike wheels with suitable locks and make sure when not in use they are stored securely and even alarmed if possible.”
Anyone with information can contact PC Rowlands at Newport police station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
