Wiltshire Police Launch Manhunt After Two Brazen Burglaries in Marlborough
£8,000 Red Honda Quad Bike Stolen in Beckhampton
Just after 11pm on January 12, thieves struck a garage in Beckhampton, making off with a valuable red Honda quad bike worth around £8,000. The bold theft has left residents rattled and on high alert.
Tool Theft Spree in Manton: Chainsaws, Strimmers, and Blowers Vanish
Only 30 minutes after the quad bike heist, nearby Manton suffered another blow. Burglars stole two petrol strimmers, three leaf blowers, a chainsaw, and a haul of power tools. Police are probing if the two raids are linked.
PC Lucy Willdigg said: “We are currently carrying out further enquiries into these two incidents – we are keeping an open mind but at this stage we do believe they are linked. We’d urge anyone who may have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the Beckhampton or Manton areas during the evening of January 12 to get in touch.”
Got info? Contact Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference 54260004320.
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