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.

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.

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.