Crime alert - Motorbike theft

🚨 Motorcycle Thefts – Cinderford 🚨

Officers from the Forest Neighbourhood Policing Team have made an arrest and recovered a stolen motorcycle following proactive patrols in the area.

📍 Incident 1 – Tuesday 21 April (7:30pm)

While on patrol near Cinders Crescent, officers spotted a motorcycle being ridden without a rear registration plate and in a manner that raised concerns. When signalled to stop, the rider failed to do so and made off at speed.

A search of the area led to the motorcycle being found hidden in a garden on Hastings Road. Checks confirmed it had been reported stolen.

Four individuals were detained while enquiries were carried out, including CCTV review and local intelligence. This led officers to identify a suspect, and a man was later arrested at an address on Teagues Way on suspicion of motor vehicle theft.

The motorcycle and related items have been seized for forensic examination, and we hope to return it to its owner soon.

📍 Incident 2 – Wednesday 22 April (6:00pm)

Officers received a further report of a stolen motorcycle in Cinderford. Neighbourhood, Response, and Specialist Operations teams quickly carried out searches, and we’re pleased to confirm the bike has now been located and recovered.

The victim has been updated, and enquiries are ongoing to locate the identified suspect, who remains outstanding at this time.

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