Grantham: Spate of bike thefts prompts appeal for help

More than 20 stolen bikes have been reported in Grantham since January

Police are asking people to be vigilant and report suspicious activity on marketplace selling sites after a spate of bike thefts in Grantham.

Lincolnshire Police said officers had received more than 20 reports of bikes being stolen since the end of January.

Most of the thefts have been from residential properties, the force said, with some also reported in the town centre.

Police have urged anyone with information to get in touch.

"We are keen to hear from anyone with information, or footage of any thefts, as well as any thefts not yet reported," a spokesperson said.

"We are also keen to hear from anyone who might know what is happening to the bicycles... as well as information on sales on places like Facebook Marketplace where multiple bicycles are being offered for sale from one location," they said.

'Community help'

The force said officers were carrying out dedicated patrols at locations targeted by the thieves, as well as checking CCTV footage.

Sgt Lee Mayfield said: "We know how upsetting it can be to have a bicycle stolen as they can be relied on for transport, to keep fit, or to spend quality time with family.

"It's also really costly to replace a stolen bicycle and, simply, the people stealing them are profiting from their victims.

"We are doing everything we can to get to the bottom of this, which is why we are now asking for our community's help with our investigation," he said.