Preston Police seize stolen motorbike in Broadgate

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The motorbike is no longer being used on the road. Pic: Preston Police via Facebook
The motorbike is no longer being used on the road. Pic: Preston Police via Facebook
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A stolen motorbike was seized from Broadgate last week.

Preston Police spotted the ‘suspicious’ bike outside a property in the area.

They said: “The motorbike had been given a makeover by its new users including a low budget paint job to try to disguise it’s true identity.”

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The stolen bike was disguised outside a residential property. Pic: Preston Police via Facebook
The stolen bike was disguised outside a residential property. Pic: Preston Police via Facebook

After checks, it was confirmed as stolen after being taken from its owner earlier in the week.

Preston Police added: “There have been a number of recent reports from the residents of Broadgate regarding anti-social use of motorbikes. 

“Please be assured that we are listening, and we will take action to remove these vehicles from the roads whenever possible.”

If you have any information about similar motorbikes in your area, you can call 101.

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