Police appeal after bikes stolen in Ferndown burglary

Sometime between 10pm on Thursday March 3 and 7am on Friday 4, offenders gained access to the garage of an address in Leeson Drive.

Two Motocross bikes, two electric bikes, a mountain bike and a Motocross helmet were stolen, and it is believed the offenders pushed the bikes along Leeson Drive toward Ameysford Road.

The bikes are described as a 2020 model orange and black KTM Enduro motorbike, a 2022 model red and blue Beta Enduro motorbike, a gloss black Specialized Levo Comp electric mountain bike, a grey/blue Specialized Kenevo Comp electric mountain bike and a teal/silver Vitus mountain bike.

Image appeal after bikes stolen during burglary in Ferndown. Picture: Dorset Police

Officers investigating the theft are appealing for witnesses and have issued images of two of the stolen items.

Police Constable Sam Kinsella, of Ferndown police, said: “These bikes are of significant value both financially and personally for the victim and I am appealing to anyone who has any information about who was responsible for this burglary to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also ask any residents or motorists to check their home CCTV and dashcam footage and get in touch if they have captured this incident.

“Finally, I would urge anyone who has seen any of these bikes being offered for sale locally to please call us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220035567.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.