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Fionnuala Boyle

Footage shows hooded thieves steal motorbike as cops probe spate of 'linked' thefts

Footage has captured the moment hooded thieves sped off with a stolen motorbike after a series of linked thefts have taken place in Kirkcaldy within a week.

The video captured at 3.30am on Thursday morning shows two hooded individuals dressed in black walking motorbikes onto the road before slowly driving off.

The theft involved a black Triumph 800XC (Fife Jammer Locations)

One of the bikes in the footage is a black Triumph 800XC with registration plate PY14 AEX that was stolen from a property in McIntosh Gardens.

The furious owner shared an image of his bike online in the hopes of it being recognised.

The black Triumph 800XC before it was stolen (Fife Jammer Locations)

Police are investigating a spate of pricey motorbike thefts in the town and the incidents are being treated as linked.

A red Yamaha XRS motorbike was stolen overnight from a property on Brodick Road between Thursday 21 April and Friday 22.

A Yamaha motorbike was discovered burnt out in the town on Wednesday - hours after the theft.

A burnt out Yamaha motorbike was found burnt out on Wednesday (UGC)

A black Honda CB500 was taken from Lady Helen Street overnight between Tuesday 26 April and Wednesday 27.

This vehicle has since been recovered.

Officers say extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the vehicles and the culprits.

Meanwhile motorbike owners have been asked to remain vigilant and keep their vehicles stored in a secure place such as in a locked garage.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said : "Officers are carrying out enquiries after a motorbike was stolen from McIntosh Gardens in Kirkcaldy at around 3.30am on Wednesday, 27 April, 2022.

"Anyone who knows who was responsible should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 0264 of Wed, 27 April."

Detective Sergeant Alasdair Young, of Fife CID, added: "We continue to review CCTV from the local areas in a bid to trace those responsible for these thefts.

"I'd ask anyone with private or business CCTV covering the areas to check their footage and provide any to us as soon as possible.

"I am also appealing to anyone who was in the area around the times of the incidents, or anyone who may have seen a motorbike matching the description, to get in touch.

"I would urge motorbike owners in the area to remain vigilant and, if possible, store motorbikes in a locked garage or ensure security devices are fitted."

Anyone who may have information about the thefts can contact officers via 101 quoting reference number 0776 of Friday 22 April.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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