This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for witnesses after two mopeds were stolen from a Drill Hall Road car park in Newport sometime between Friday, July 26 and Saturday July 27.
The orange Peugeot Speedfight and red Peugeot V Clic were located in Victoria Recreation Ground in Newport on Sunday, July 28. In both cases the mopeds had been damaged.
Follow Bike Safe crime prevention advice
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.”
Get in touch
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.
