THREE motocross bikes were stolen from an address near Sherborne yesterday (February 18).

Dorset Police say the three bikes were stolen at around 4.30am from a garage at an address in Bishops Caundle.

The force says efforts were also made to steal a Ford Transit van from the address.

They have released images of the stolen bikes in efforts to find them.

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PC Matt Robinson, of Sherborne Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or saw a white van travelling in the area between 9pm on Monday, February 17 and 9am on Tuesday, February 18 to please come forward.

Picture: Dorset Police

“I am also keen to hear from nearby residents with doorbell or CCTV cameras or motorists with dashcam who were driving in the area and may have captured relevant footage that might assist our investigation.

“We are issuing an image of the bikes – two red Honda bikes and a white Yamaha bike – and would urge anyone who comes across matching bikes being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via 101 using reference number 55250023695 or to make a report via the Dorset Police website.

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