Spate of motorcycle thefts hit Medway, say police

Police are investigating whether a spate of at least eight motorbike thefts across Medway in January are linked.

Kent Police have issued two CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the thefts.

Police received calls about eight thefts and two attempted thefts in Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, and Strood.

It is alleged a group of men were involved in each incident, the force said.

The thefts took place between between Friday 3 January and Sunday 19 January 2025, with Honda, Suzuki, BMW, Yamaha, SYM and KTM models taken.

Police are asking residents to check CCTV and dashcam footage to help with their investigation.

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