Stolen bike recovered by police six hours after being taken in Gosport as thief punished

By Freddie Webb
Published 12th May 2023, 14:59 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Police have managed to recover a bike six hours after it was stolen in Gosport.

The pedal-cycle was snatched outside from Gosport Leisure Centre in Forest Way yesterday afternoon. Officers from Gosport West and East teams carried out a quick investigation.

They were able to trace the bike and the suspected criminal who stole it. Police handed them n out of court disposal, with the bicycle being handed back to its rightful owners.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

NOW READ: Woman charged with murdering her mum

The bike was stolen from Gosport Leisure Centre. Picture: Google Street View.The bike was stolen from Gosport Leisure Centre. Picture: Google Street View.
The bike was stolen from Gosport Leisure Centre. Picture: Google Street View.

Gosport Police posted the update on its Facebook page. They said: ‘A bike was reported stolen from Gosport Leisure Centre at approximately 3pm on May 11.

‘With some quick investigation and action from Gosport West and East NPTs by 21:30 the same day (just 6 hours later), the bike was located and the suspect was given an out of court disposal for the offence of going equipped to steal.

‘Special mention must go to PS Sutton and PS Musson who facilitated the recovery and safe return of the bike to its owners.’