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Investigation after Two Motorbikes Stolen in Scarborough

One of the Motorbikes was set alight after being stolen destroying the bike.

North Yorkshire Police are e appealing for information about two motorcycle thefts that occurred in Scarborough.

It happened on Weaponess Valley Road and a group of several people may have been involved.

In one incident, a lock was cut from an orange KTM Duke. The motorbike was subsequently set on fire, causing it to be written off.

The fire also spread to a nearby fence and was dealt with by the fire service.

The second incident involved an orange BMW F800 which was later recovered nearby.

It happened between 2am and 6am on Sunday, 2 March and an investigation is already under way.

Officers say:

"As part of this investigation, we’re now appealing for anyone who has yet to come forward with information, including anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage taken in the Weaponess Valley Road area around the time of the incidents.

Please email toby.gonella2@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC503 Gonella, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250037818 or 12250042478 when passing on information."

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