Over £20,000 of bikes stolen from Old Sarum event

Tuesday, 2 July 2024 01:00

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after several valuable bicycles were stolen from an organised cycle event over the weekend.

In a statement, police said, "Between the evening of June 29th and the morning of June 30th, six bikes, worth around £21,000 in total, were stolen from car racks in Old Sarum Farm, Castle Road, Salisbury, after their locks were cut.

The bikes were:
- Two Giant Revolt Advanced 1 gravel bikes
- A red Basso Palta and yellow green Basso Palta
- Orange Forme trailbike
- Grey Cannondale Topstone 2 Lefty

"If you witnessed anything or have any information then please contact us on 101 quoting reference 54240076610.

"If you also had your bike stolen then please report it via 101 or on our website."

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