Officers are appealing for witnesses after 14 motorbikes stolen in Wigan

Between 9pm and midnight on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October 2023, a white transit van and a white VW Golf attended a showroom on Pennyhurst Street, Wigan. 

The lock to the gate was broken before the van entered the yard and reversed right up to the building. 

The offenders, all wearing dark clothing and face coverings, climbed on the van roof and smashed a first-floor window. They then entered the showroom via the broken window and proceeded to wheel out several KTM off-road motorcycles. 

One by one, they wheeled the bikes out of the window, onto the van roof and then dropped them off the van onto some drop bags below. 

The offenders make a total of three visits to this showroom throughout this timeframe, loading the van up with motorcycles each time. 

They were seen leaving via Wilcock Street in the direction of Miry Lane, however the direction of travel from Miry Lane is currently unknown. 

The total value of the theft is approximately £120,000.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and assist their investigation.

Information can be shared via 101 or 0161 856 7226, quoting log 1003 of 14/10/23.

You can also report information to GMP's website using the ‘report’ tool: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.