Witnesses sought to motorbike theft in Maidstone

Witnesses are sought after a motorbike was stolen from outside a shop in Maidstone.

On Tuesday 20 December 2022, it was reported that two men stole a black and orange KTM Duke Bike from outside J&S Accessories in Lower Boxley Road, between 4pm and 4.30pm.

The men entered the store and spoke to staff. It is alleged that, on leaving, the suspects broke the steering lock on the motorcycle and led it away side by side with another bike, which they used to push it.

The suspects reportedly headed off in the direction of The Kent History and Library Centre and the Gallagher Stadium but may have taken side roads on the way.

Descriptions

One man is described as a slim, black teenager with dreadlocks, who wore a bandana halfway over his face. The other is a medium-built, short-haired, white man in his early 20s, who was wearing a blue, Canada Goose parker coat at the time.

The bike has an OV20 plate.

Appeal

PC Oliver English said:

‘Following initial enquiries, the bike is yet to be recovered and we are keen to identify the two males involved. ‘Officers are asking local residents with CCTV and motorists with a dashcam to check footage from the Lower Boxley Road area, between 4pm and 4.30pm on Tuesday 20 December 2022.’

Can you help?

Anyone with information, or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crime, should call 01622 604100 quoting crime reference 46/242414/22.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.