Information on Leicester

Man arrested in connection with burglary in Melton

Posted on 07/12/09

arrest,villain,police,constabularyMan arrested in connection with burglary in Melton

A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary from a garage at a house in Melton.

On Thursday December 3 officers attended an address in Leicester and executed a theft warrant. Recovered from the property was a helmet stolen from an address in Irwell Close.

A man was subsequently arrested and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The Irwell Close burglary happened between 1am and 5am on Tuesday November 24, when an occupant from the house found that someone had broken into the garage and taken the motorbikes.

Upon further investigation it was discovered that the padlocks on the gates to the property and the garage had been broken.

The stolen bikes are described as a black and green Kawasaki motocross bike, a red and white Honda motocross bike and a green Kawasaki 85 motocross bike.

Also taken in the burglary was a silver, Giant mens mountain bike, two pairs of Alpine Stars, blue and white motocross boots, two white Fox Forma motocross helmets with a blue red and black pattern on and two large black motocross wheels with chrome coloured wheel hubs.

PC Chris Pearson, the officer investigating the incident, said: Although we have recovered one of the stolen items we are still hoping that witnesses and members of the public will help us find more.

If you can remember the incident or think you know those responsible then please call and help us with our investigation.

If you know someone who has recently acquired a bike similar to those described, in suspicious circumstances, please call us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2941 Chris Pearson on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted key in her identification number 2941. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers free* and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

* Some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.

Latest News

If you don't use it... freeuse it!

Leicestershire,Loughborough

11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it!

Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Police,Loughborough

Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Police,Loughborough

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

Police,Loughborough

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

Related News

Two motorbikes stolen during burglary in Barwell

Police,Loughborough

Two motorbikes stolen during burglary in Barwell Police are appealing for witnesses after two motorbikes were stolen from a garage in Barwell. The incident happened sometime between 12.... 17 Apr 2009 Two motorbikes stolen during burglary in Barwell

Burglary in Thorpe Astley

Police,Loughborough

Burglary in Thorpe AstleyHave you seen these bikes?Police have released the pictures of four bikes that have been stolen following a burglary in Vyner Close, Thorpe Astley. The incident happened over night between 6pm on Tuesday November 17 and 6.... 19 Nov 2009 Burglary in Thorpe Astley

Rare bikes taken in burglary in Leicester

Police,Loughborough

Rare bikes taken in burglary in LeicesterPolice are appealing for witnesses following a burglary where two rare bikes were stolen from a house in Lavender Road, Leicester. The incident happened overnight between Tuesday November 10, just before midnight, and 7am on Wednesday November 11, when the victims woke to find a door at the back of the house had been forced open and the two bikes were gone.... 16 Nov 2009 Rare bikes taken in burglary in Leicester

Burglary in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

Burglary in Loughborough Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary from a garage at an address in Newstead Way in Loughborough. The incident happened sometime between 11.... 20 Jan 2009 Burglary in Loughborough

Appeal following theft of bikes from Kirby Muxloe

Police,Loughborough

Appeal following theft of bikes from Kirby Muxloe Have you seen this bike? Police are appealing for witnesses after two bikes were stolen from a house in Kirby Muxloe. The incident happened at around 2.... 04 Jun 2009 Appeal following theft of bikes from Kirby Muxloe

Relevant News

Garage burgled on Westcotes Drive

police

View Larger Map Police are appealing for information after a burglary on Westcotes Drive in Leicester. The incident happened between 9.... 16 Apr 2008 Garage burgled on Westcotes Drive

Burglary in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

Burglary in Loughborough Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary from a garage at an address in Newstead Way in Loughborough. The incident happened sometime between 11.... 20 Jan 2009 Burglary in Loughborough

Police want to reunite items with owners

Police,Loughborough

Police want to reunite items with owners Police in Melton have released images of dozens of items which they are trying to reunite with their owners. Officers are hoping to trace the owners of more than 70 items of property which were all stolen from the Melton Mowbray and Grantham areas before June 26 last year.... 14 Mar 2009 Police want to reunite items with owners

Two motorbikes stolen during burglary in Barwell

Police,Loughborough

Two motorbikes stolen during burglary in Barwell Police are appealing for witnesses after two motorbikes were stolen from a garage in Barwell. The incident happened sometime between 12.... 17 Apr 2009 Two motorbikes stolen during burglary in Barwell

25 motorcycles stolen from premises in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

25 motorcycles stolen from premises in Loughborough Officers in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses after the theft of 25 motorcycles from a premises on Prince William Way. The incident happened overnight between 9.... 03 Jun 2009 25 motorcycles stolen from premises in Loughborough

Most Read News (today)

Cannabis Farm Closed

cannabis

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

mathematics

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

police

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Police,Loughborough

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

Most Read News (this month)

Cannabis Farm Closed

cannabis

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

mathematics

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

police

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Police,Loughborough

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

Most Read News (alltime)

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Police,Loughborough

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Don't be dead in the water this summer

float

Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer

Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

explosion

Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS?

democracy

Central and local government have both adopted the Internet to promote their activities and to get feedback from citizens. But how successful has this been?... 17 Apr 2008 DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS?

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall