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Ashlie Blakey

'Offenders' caught on CCTV after spate of motorbike thefts

Police have released CCTV footage of suspected 'offenders' on motorbikes after a spate of thefts in Salford.

Officers are investigating a series of thefts and attempted thefts of bikes in the Pendleton, Charlestown and Ordsall areas. Last night (Wednesday), they released a clip which appeared to show at least three bikes being ridden through Salford Precinct on Hankinson Way.

Police said they are trying to identify the 'offenders' captured on the CCTV. Anyone who recognises the bikes, or the people in the video, is being urged to get in touch.

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Police also want to speak to anyone who knows where the bikes are being stored. Alongside the clip, which was posted on the GMP Salford Facebook page, an officer wrote: "The Salford South East Neighbourhood Team continue to investigate a series of theft/attempt theft of motor bikes in the Pendleton/Charles Town and Ordsall area.

"We are looking to identify the offenders involved in the above videos. Do you know who the offenders involved are? Do you know where the bikes are being stored?

"You can report this information completely anonymously to Greater Manchester Police. Please report any information via “GMP Online report” There is no requirement to provide any personal information.

Police have released CCTV after the spate of thefts (GMP)

"You can simply put refused in the report. Any information provided with be completely anonymous and not used in anyway in the criminal investigation. Once you have documented your information on the report please state 'For the attention of PS 13490 – Ref: CRI/06FF/0002899/23'.

"Please continue to help GMP to solve and prevent crime in your community. All none emergency reports of crime can be made via GMP online report. In an emergency please ring 999."

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