Stolen motorbikes found near village after being taken across county lines
Hampshire Police announced they had recovered two stolen motorbikes near Middle Wallop. They were taken from Larkhill.
In a statement on Wednesday, August 20, the police said: "The bikes were stolen from an address in Bingham Road, Larkhill, Wiltshire, on 17 August and recovered at an address on the A343 just outside of Middle Wallop on 18 August."
It followed two posts on the Test Valley Cops Facebook page. One on Tuesday, August 19, said: "Just an update about the bikes that have been recovered yesterday, we have good news.
The recovered motorbikes (Image: Hampshire Police)
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"The owner has been located and reunited with his bikes; he wasn't aware that they were stolen at the time, and an investigation has now started.
"We couldn't have done it without you all sharing the post, so thank you very much for your help.
"Myself and PC Tim Bunt (your local bobby) will carry on our patrols and keep up the hard work. Although we can't please everyone, we at least pleased someone. "
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The first post on Monday, August 18, said: "Upon a normal patrol, myself and my colleague came across two bikes in a very unusual spot.
"We are wondering if anyone has had any bikes stolen recently, as we may have found them.
"If this looks like it could be yours, or know where it comes from, please do let us know. Many thanks.
"Have a lovely week."
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