FOUR dirt bikes have been stolen from an address in Whiteley, sparking a police appeal. 

The bikes were taken from a shed at an address in Dumas Drive on the night of Tuesday, May 7.

CCTV from a nearby address showed four people wheeling the dirt bikes along Milne Road, towards Colebridge Drive, but it is not known where they went after this.

A small silver hatchback car was also seen following the group at this time.

A police spokesman said: “It is believed the four people are all men, they were wearing dark clothing and had hoods up. One of the group was walking with a distinctive limp.

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“We have been conducting enquiries to try and establish who the four people are and to locate the bikes.

“Officers are keen to hear from anyone who can help our enquiries. 

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“In particular, anyone with information about who the four people are, any details of the car, or anyone who knows where the dirt bikes are.

“The bikes taken are: an orange KTM bike, with the words MMX Racing and the number 67 on. The registration number ends HYR.

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“An orange and navy Husqvarna dirt bike.

“Two children's sized dirt bikes, which are black and green.

“As part of our enquiries, we have established the KTM bike has been seen in Studland Close, in the Redbridge area of Southampton, since being stolen.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 or go to hampshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-forms/provide-more-information-to-be-added-to-a-crime-report/, quoting the reference 44240191873.

Alternatively, people can submit information 100 per cent anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by going to crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. 

 More details about securing garages and sheds can be found at hampshire.police.uk/cp/crimeprevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/.