From the British Transport Police
press release:
British Transport Police (
BTP▸ ) officers investigating two bikes being stolen from Radley station are calling on the public^s help to identify those responsible.
Investigators have today released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with the incidents, which took place in September.
PC Roddy Brown, the investigating officer, said: ^The first victim left his bike at the cycle shed at Radley station around 10.15am on Thursday, 13 September. When he returned to collect it at 5.40pm he realised it had been taken.^
^The second victim arrived at the station about 7am on Saturday, 15 September and locked her bike to the cycle racks. Around 1pm, she returned to the station to find that her bike and lock had been stolen.^
Officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries into the incidents, including viewing CCTV in and around the station and speaking to witnesses at the scene. Images of three men have now been released by officers in a bid to identify those responsible.
PC Brown added: ^Officers will continue to carry out high visible patrols in and around the station and bike racks, delivering crime prevention advice for owners who fail to properly lock and secure their cycles.
^We work closely with colleagues from Thames Valley Police and train operator First Great Western to tackle cycle crime at rail stations and ask passengers to report any suspicious behaviour to a member of staff or police.^
Anyone with information should call British Transport Police on freefone 0800 40 50 40 quoting B3/LNA of 24/10/12 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.