Mongoose bike:

Appeal for information after bicycle stolen

This in from police, in their own words. Ed


Police are appealing for information after a mountain bike was stolen from a garage in Lukely Gardens, Newport overnight on Tuesday, May 7.

The bike is a men’s Silver/Grey Mongoose 21 gear. It has a distinctive custom fitted mudflap with the words ‘DIRT MONKEY’ written across it.

Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team advice:

  • Get a good quality ‘d’ lock, look for the Sold Secure logo on approved locks.
  • Always lock you bike every time you leave it even if only for a couple of minutes.
  • Remove any quick release parts or chain them to you bike.

Register your bike for free at www.immobilise.com and help the police reunite lost and stolen property to its rightful owner.

Anyone with information can contact PC Nicola White Newport Police Station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

NB: Not actual bike in photo