Three new close-up, hi-definition CCTV cameras have been installed to cover the bike parking areas at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (BSLC), a location which has become a hotspot for bike thefts over the last six months. Bradley Stoke is currently suffering an unprecedented spate in bike thefts, with 25 reported stolen in the six-month period from November 2017 to April
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As previously reported, there were 17 bikes stolen in the final four months of 2017. Only one theft was recorded in January, but the first twenty days of February saw another five bikes taken, four of these from the confirmed hotspot of Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (BSLC). On 1st February, a black X Rated mountain bike belonging to an 11-year-old
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Bradley Stoke resident Josh Harding, 14, chose to “make something positive out of a negative” after his bike was stolen last September. Here he reports on the success of the ‘bike security & safe cycling’ event that he organised, at which over 250 bikes were security marked… After three months’ preparation, the day of the bike event, 6th January, finally
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A young teenage boy left devastated after his bike was stolen is turning his grief into something positive for his local community. Josh Harding, from Bradley Stoke, is putting on a bike safety and awareness event to help others take measures to stop them falling foul to his fate. The 14-year-old is working with several organisations, including the local
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An update on a previous article published on 17th November. Local police are advising cyclists to review their security precautions after thirteen bikes were reported stolen from public locations within Bradley Stoke over the last twelve weeks. Incidents recorded in November have included five bikes being taken from Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (over three separate days), one from the Willow
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Local police are advising cyclists to review their security precautions after ten bikes were reported stolen from public locations within Bradley Stoke over the last nine weeks. Incidents within just the last two weeks have included four bikes being taken from Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (one on 3rd November and three on 13th November) and another being taken from the Willow Brook
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An update from PC Claire Fletcher of the Bradley Stoke beat team. We’ve recently seen an increase in thefts of tools from vans across South Gloucestershire. Please tell us if you see anyone acting suspiciously. This crime really does impact on tradespeople’s livelihoods. We know it’s not always possible to empty a work van overnight, but we’d recommend it if
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A 33-year-old man has been interviewed by police in connection with a series of suspected arson attacks on mobile phone masts in the Bristol area after he was arrested in Bradley Stoke in the early hours of Thursday morning (12th June). The man, from the Greater Bristol area, was arrested on suspicion of “going equipped” after his vehicle was stopped
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Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracking down an expensive racing bicycle and accessories, which were stolen from a property in Bradley Stoke last month. Cycle dealers, second hand shops and cycling clubs are also being urged to remain vigilant for the predominantly black Cervélo C5 lightweight racing bike, which has a carbon fibre frame. It has a
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Local police are asking for help after thieves broke into a house off Bowsland Way, Bradley Stoke, and stole cash and jewellery. It happened during the daytime – between 9.30am and 11am – on Tuesday 23rd April. The thieves forced a door to get into the house and stole jewellery (pictured) including a diamond and gold bracelet, two sets of
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