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Eight motorbikes stolen from properties in Weavering near Maidstone in one week

People are being urged to keep their sheds and garages locked after bike thieves stole eight motorcycles in a week.

Homeowners in Maidstone were targeted between Sunday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 26, when the motorbikes, worth thousands, were taken.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, and for homeowners to secure their sheds and garages. Picture: Kent Police
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, and for homeowners to secure their sheds and garages. Picture: Kent Police
A Honda bike was stolen from Weavering near Maidstone in November. Picture: Kent Police
A Honda bike was stolen from Weavering near Maidstone in November. Picture: Kent Police
Several motorbikes were taken within the space of a week. Picture: Kent Police
Several motorbikes were taken within the space of a week. Picture: Kent Police

Five of them were stolen during a break-in at an outbuilding in Grove Green Road, Weavering, near Bearsted, between Sunday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 26.

Some of the vehicles taken included Honda, KTM and Husqvarna models.

Police are also investigating the theft of three motorcycles in a separate incident in Weavering, which happened just days before.

This was reported to have taken place on Sunday, November 17, after thieves broke into a barn near Bearsted Road.

The stolen bikes for this burglary included BMW, Ducati and KTM models.

Thousands of pounds worth of motorcycles were stolen in Maidstone. Picture: Kent Police
Thousands of pounds worth of motorcycles were stolen in Maidstone. Picture: Kent Police

Anyone with information about either of these crimes should call police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/200720/24 and 46/196646/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form.

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