Police warning after four motorcycles stolen in Hastings and Rother in 24 hours

Police have issued a warning after four motorcycles and mopeds were stolen from the Hastings and Rother area in the last 24 hours.
By Elliot Wright
Published 8th Jul 2022, 09:43 BST
There have been reports of four motorcycles/mopeds stolen from the Hastings and Rother area in the last 24 hours, according to Hastings Police.There have been reports of four motorcycles/mopeds stolen from the Hastings and Rother area in the last 24 hours, according to Hastings Police.
There have been reports of four motorcycles/mopeds stolen from the Hastings and Rother area in the last 24 hours, according to Hastings Police.

A Hastings Police spokesperson said: “We have received four reports in the last 24 hours of motorcycles/moped thefts from the area of Hastings and Rother.

“As a result, Hastings and Rother Police are advising owners of motorcycles and mopeds to review their security and storage.”

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Sussex Police advised people to use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls.

It also said to secure bikes with the lock taut to an immovable object such as a ground anchor or street furniture. A cover also provides another time consuming obstacle for the thief.

A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately security measures can’t guarantee your bike won’t be stolen but, by using multiple security measures, you can make it harder and less attractive for thieves.”

The advice has also been issued by Eastbourne Police after five thefts were reported in the Langney area.