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Appeal launched to find rightful owner of suspected stolen motorbike


Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

Officers are trying to find the rightful owner of a motorbike that is suspected to have been stolen.



The vehicle was found and seized by officers during the early hours of Thursday 20 August in Church Street, Riddings.


It is suspected that the vehicle’s number plate has been cloned and its ignition tampered with.


The true registration and rightful owner of the motorbike are currently unknown; however, enquiries are ongoing to establish them.


The motorbike is a rare red Yamaha SRV 250 dating from 1992. Officers have released an image of the vehicle as part of their enquiries.


Anyone who believes the motorbike could belong to them, or who can assist with the investigation, should contact Derbyshire Constabulary using one of the following methods, quoting incident reference 26*509104:


Website – use the online contact form.


Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page.


Phone – call 101.


Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting the Crimestoppers website.





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