Burglars target Telford motocross shop
Motocross equipment worth thousands of pounds, including two bikes, has been stolen during a shop raid at Telford.
Thieves broke into the shop at Coalmoor Road, Little Wenlock between 1pm yesterday and 9.30am today.
They smashed a window to gain entry and then forced a door to escape with two motocross bikes worth a total of £9,000 and various motocross gear, including helmets, clothing, boots and goggles worth around £20,000.
Police investigating the burglary have appealed for information. They particularly want to hear from anyone offered new motocross equipment for sale in suspicious circumstances.
Police Constable Bob Powell, the investigating officer, said: "This is a high-value burglary and I am appealing for witnesses who may have seen the offenders at or near the shop overnight."
The two bikes stolen are a Suzuki RMZ450 which has "Massive Racing" graphics on its tank and plastics and a Kawasaki KXF250, which has "Monster Energy" graphics.
Other items stolen include race trouser and top sets, crash helmets made by One Industries and Scott, boots from the same two companies as well as Alpinestars boots and a Lenovo laptop.
PC Powell, based at Malinsgate police station in Telford, said the burglars probably wheeled the two bikes and carried the stolen equipment across a field to their getaway vehicle on Coalmoor Lane.
He also thinks it likely they were in the area during the early hours of yesterday checking out the premises and surrounds.
"A white Transit Luton van and a dark coloured mid-sized car were seen on Coalmoor Lane at about 2.40am. Both vehicles stopped not far from the burglary scene.
"I would like to speak to anyone who has knowledge of these vehicles. If they were not involved, I urge the drivers to come forward so I can discount them from the inquiry," he added.
Anyone with information should contact Malinsgate police station on the 101 non-emergency number or call the anonymous independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
