Sheffield university student left devastated after theft of first motorcycle

Rahmah Ghazali
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 24th Jun 2022, 14:41 BST
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A 20-year-old university student has been left devastated after the first motorcycle she has ever owned was stolen in Sheffield.

Jessica Evans, who goes to Sheffield Hallam University, said her Lexmoto ZSB 125 went missing from Handsworth at around 6.30pm on Wednesday.

She said that she did not chain her motorcycle because her partner was using the security device it after a previous attempt to steal his bike.

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She said: “I've had it for over a year and it's my first bike. Losing it is affecting my mental health at the moment.”

The bike, reported to have also had a helmet and gloves in the top box was allegedly taken while parked up in HandsworthThe bike, reported to have also had a helmet and gloves in the top box was allegedly taken while parked up in Handsworth
The bike, reported to have also had a helmet and gloves in the top box was allegedly taken while parked up in Handsworth

South Yorkshire Police, when contacted, confirmed receiving the reports of the theft.

A spokesperson said: “We received reports for a black motorcycle being stolen from Hall Road in Sheffield on June 26, around 6pm.

“The bike, reported to have also had a helmet and gloves in the top box was allegedly taken while parked up.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/113582/22.”