Haul of suspected stolen vehicles and climbing gear uncovered in South Yorkshire Police raid
A South Yorkshire Police raid on an industrial unit has uncovered a haul of suspected stolen motorbikes.
Police obtained a warrant to get into the building last week, and say they found a catalogue of suspected stolen vehicles and specialist rock climbing kit worth thousands of pounds.
Two men have been arrested after the raid, in Rotherham.
Officers from Rotherham Central Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) flooded an industrial premises in the Greasbrough area of the town after receiving intelligencee suggesting that stolen goods were being hoarded there.
Within the units, officers recovered quad bikes, motorcycles, and a scooter - all suspected to have been stolen. On top of this haul, a number of suspected stolen vehicle parts were also discovered on site.
Rotherham NPT Inspector John Crapper said: "We know the impact car theft can have on people which is why it is vital that we work with the public, our partners and other police forces to trace stolen vehicles and dismantle these illicit operations.
"Following this warrant we have arrested two men who have been bailed pending further enquiries. Results like this form part of the ongoing work to tackle organised vehicle criminality in Rotherham and South Yorkshire."
Two men, aged 30 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and theft of a motor vehicle. Both men have been bailed pending further enquiries.
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Also, within the unit, officers discovered a collection of specialist rock climbing kit - thought to be worth over £2,000.
Inspector Crapper added: "We have been unable to trace the owner of this climbing kit, but it is worth thousands, in good condition, and we know someone out there will be gutted to have had their collection stolen from them.
"The kit included over a dozen 'camming' devices. If you believe you have had your rock climbing kit stolen and you think this may be yours please contact us online or 101, quoting incident number 155 of 27 February 2026."