Spike in quad bike thefts sparks Shropshire police alert to owners

Police in south Shropshire have appealed to quad bike owners to make their property more difficult to steal following a spike in thefts in the Bishop's Castle area.

Bishop's Castle and Rural Safer Neighbourhood team say older models of quad bikes are being targeted and removed with the aid of a trailer.

A spokesman for the safer neighbourhood team said: "This month has seen a spike in quad bike thefts. The gang have targeted older models in this area and appear to be removing the quads with the aid of a trailer.

"If you own a quad please take some measures to make the vehicle as difficult as you can to steal.