Two local businesses targeted by thieves

TWO break-ins hit local businesses in the last week, with high-value bikes and computer equipment being stolen.

Police are appealing for information following the theft of several high-value bikes from a shop in Stocksbridge.

At around 3.30am on Wednesday January 30, it is reported that persons unknown forced entry to the Trek Cycles shop in Fox Valley Shopping Park.

It is believed that the suspects used a vehicle to gain entry to the property, causing significant damage.

A number of bicycles were taken during the burglary. These include:

• Trek Powerfly E bike LT7 in grey, serial number WTU033G0046N

• Trek Powerfly E bike FS5 in orange, serial number WTU211G1586N

• Trek Powerfly E bike WSD5 in grey, serial number WTU116G1241N

• Trek Powerfly E bike FS7 in black, serial number WTU069G0411M

Photographs from the store’s website are being provided to help you identify the bikes if you see them or are offered them for sale.

Did you hear or see anything? Can you help officers locate the stolen bikes?

Please call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/24261/19. You can also give information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

On February 1, South Yorkshire Police received reports of a burglary at a commercial premises, Routes, where a number of high value computers had been stolen along with damage to the premises to gain entry.

On the following day, with the assistance of some diligent enquiries by the businesses owner and enquiries by E Group Response team, two males aged 42 and 24 were arrested on suspicion of burglary. One male has been released under investigation whilst the other remains in custody at Shepcote Lane.

A number of high value computers believed to have been stolen in the burglary have also been recovered.