Good Evening Resident

We are seeing an increase in the number of motorbikes being reported stolen in Wrexham.

Within the last month, 11 incidents of bike thefts have been reported to us from across the county.

Some are being hotwired, with others taken from gardens or garages.

Yesterday (Wednesday, May 8th) we received a report a white Piaggio Xevo had been stolen from an address in Rhos, that had been targeted by thieves for the second time within a week. The first bike, a blue Lexmoto Assault was taken on Thursday, May 2nd, before it was recovered by officers in Ruabon some days later.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, two men on a motorbike and without helmets were also seen looking into a car parked on a driveway of a house in the Cefn Road area, before they were disturbed and made off.

Last month, another Lexmoto was stolen from outside a house in Gwersyllt, with reports the bike was seen being ridden in the city.

Sergeant Emma Birrell said: “Thieves only need a matter of seconds to steal a bike - especially if they are left with poor security.

“I would urge people to consider using multiple security measures to make it harder and less attractive for thieves.

“If you see anybody acting suspiciously in your area, please report it to us at the earliest opportunity, either by calling us on 101, or through our live chat on the website here- Live chat | North Wales Police.”