Gloucestershire Police have received numerous reports of motorbike thefts and related break-ins over the past week, affecting residents in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, and surrounding areas. These incidents highlight the ongoing risk of vehicle and property crime in the region.
Key reports include:
- Dispenser Road, Tewkesbury: A Superlight 125cc motorcycle was stolen between 6 PM and midnight on May 8th. Incident reference: 13 9/5/25.
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Clarence Street, Cheltenham: A black Yamaha 125cc motorcycle was taken between 6:45 PM and 9:30 PM on May 8th. Incident reference: 509 8/5/25.
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Evesham Road, Cheltenham: A Honda 125cc motorcycle disappeared overnight from May 6th to May 7th. Incident reference: 727/5/25.
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Selkirk Close, Cheltenham: An ‘old-fashioned’ bicycle with a front basket was stolen from a garage sometime between May 1st and 7th. Incident reference: 212 7/5/25.
In addition to bike thefts, other break-ins were reported:
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Barton Street, Gloucester: An electric scooter was stolen after a storage area was broken into at 7:30 PM on May 8th. Incident reference: 468 8/5/25.
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Welch Road, Cheltenham: A van was broken into by drilling underneath the door between 9 AM on May 6th and 8 AM on May 7th; tools were stolen.
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Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham: A Citroen Berlingo was entered between 9 PM and 10 PM on May 6th, resulting in the theft of tools. Incident reference: 50 7/5/25.
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Moorend Park Road, Cheltenham: A black ‘Giant’ electric bicycle was taken from a garage between 5 PM on May 5th and 9:50 AM on May 6th. Incident reference: 94 6/5/25.
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India Road, Gloucester: A vehicle was smashed into between 10 PM on May 6th and 8 AM on May 7th, with money stolen from inside.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and secure their vehicles and homes. Police recommend removing valuables from vehicles overnight and ensuring all doors and garages are locked.
Details and updates on these incidents can be found on the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website, which also offers advice on home and vehicle security as well as information about upcoming police outreach events. Anyone with information related to these crimes is encouraged to contact Gloucestershire Police and quote the relevant incident numbers.