Theft of Motor Vehicle

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident

On Sunday 13 September at approximately 04:00 hrs a motorbike was stolen from the carpark at Eagle House on Lytton Way.

Two males dressed in black and wearing hoods and masks, entered the car park and went straight to the bay where the bike was parked.

The males then spent several minutes removing the bike, which they wheeled out of the car park. One of the males was carrying the cover for the bike in his arms.

PC Erin McCarthy who is investigating said: “The theft has been captured on CCTV but unfortunately the males have their faces covered. One of the males was wearing shorts and a black jacket with white socks and trainers. He was also wearing a black hat and a face mask. The second male had a black coat with the hood up, black jogging bottoms and white trainers.

“The bike was a black 06 plate Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R 600. Although the theft happened at a quiet time we are hoping someone may have seen the men wheeling the bike or captured them on a dash cam or home security camera.

“We are also interested in hearing from anyone who thinks they have seen the bike for sale.”

Please see picture attached of bike.

If you have any information relating to this crime you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/88285/26

Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

Ensure you lock doors and shut windows/sunroof when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Always remove keys from the ignition when you are not with the vehicle

When parking, remember to set your immobiliser or alarm or use an approved steering lock or gear lever clamp.

Never leave valuables in your vehicle – not even in the glove box or boot – and keep all possessions out of sight – even coats, sunglasses and carrier bags.

Be aware of your keys. Don’t leave them visible on a windowsill or near to your front door, where they could be “hooked” through the letterbox or a keyless signal can be received by relay devices.

If you have a keyless entry car use a signal blocking bag and consider using additional trackers, steering wheel locks or ghost immobilisers.

Store car ownership documents at home, not in your car.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area.

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Mark Howard
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, Supervisor PCSO, Stevenage - Central)