Man and woman in court over bike thefts

A man and woman are due to appear in court today (Wednesday 27 April) in connection with bike thefts in Peterborough.

The pair were arrested in Dogsthorpe late on Monday evening (25 April) and have both been charged with:

• Theft of a bike from outside Asda in Viersen Platz on 18 April
• Theft of a bike from outside Asda in Viersen Platz on 21 April
• Theft of a bike from outside Asda in Viersen Platz on 23 April
• Attempted theft from a motor vehicle in Newark Avenue on 25 April
• Theft of loose change from a motor vehicle in Newark Avenue on 25 April

The woman has also been charged with going equipped for theft, namely wire cutters and tweezers, and possession of cannabis.

They are due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today.

Advice about how to best protect protect your bike from thieves can be found online, along with advice on how to protect your vehicle.