Mobility scooters, bikes, food and drink stolen in shed raids in Doncaster

Mobility scooters, bikes, food and drink have been stolen in a series of shed raids in Doncaster.
A number of sheds have been broken into in DoncasterA number of sheds have been broken into in Doncaster
A number of sheds have been broken into in Doncaster

South Yorkshire Police said a number of reports have been received, with mobility scooters among the items most commonly stolen.

Eamonn Larkin, a crime reduction officer, said: "Thieves are stealing various types of property but appear to be targeting mobility scooters, pedal cycles and food and drink.

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"Please look at the security of your shed and if necessary, upgrade the security.

"Change the screws on the hinges to either clutch head screws, non-return screws or coach bolts. Reinforce the area around the lock with either marine quality ply or sheet steel.

"Consider purchasing a steel cable and anchor it to the floor and thread it around and through the articles in your shed, linking them all together. Secure the cable with a quality padlock. This will reduce the chances of a thief stealing your property.

"Don't help the thief by having a light in your shed. If you don't go into the shed at night, why do you need a light? Sheds are not designed or intended to be somewhere suitable to store valuable items, if the property is valuable keep it in your house."