Rare bicycle is stolen from a domestic garage

The 21-gear Ellesworth Isis is an imported model and had the word 'bomber' written on each side.

A thief took it from the garage in Ravens Way between 8pm on May 5

and 10.15am on May 6. As well as the mountain bike, several woodworking tools worth about 2,000 were also stolen.

Kaeren Sykes of the crime management unit at Bognor Regis police station said: "This bike is considered to be quite rare in the UK as it was imported from America.

"The theft of these items is being linked to a number of other incidents in Bersted and inquiries are continuing to find those responsible.

"I would ask anyone who has recently seen a bike in the area that looks like the one in this photo to contact police on 0845 60 70 999, quoting serial 473 of May 6."

Meanwhile, a spate of garage break-ins around Bognor Regis saw burglaries happening at the rate of one a day.

One cul-de-sac has been targeted five times. Items stolen include cycles and tools.

Police patrols have since been increased in the affected area, mainly around North Bersted, and the number of the crimes has dropped to a few a week.

Inspector John Merrick, of Bognor police station, said the extra activity would be maintained until those responsible were caught.

Most occurred in North Bersted but five took place in Warwick Close, Nyetimber. Others were in Aldwick. Some garages had been broken into more than once.

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