‘Just locking bikes isn’t enough,’ police say after thefts at Ashurst Campsite in the New Forest

THIEVES cut through at least one lock when they stole several bicycles attached to the rear of a campervan while its owners were inside at a New Forest campsite.

The thefts, which took place at Ashurst Campsite, off the A35 Lyndhurst Road, over the bank holiday weekend, prompted police to urge cyclists to take further security measures.

Sharing a photograph of one of the cut locks online, local officers advised that just locking bikes “sadly isn’t good enough”.

“As you can see, it was very easy for the thieves to cut through [the lock], even though the bike was attached to the back of a camper van and the owners were inside,” the post said.

“That’s why it’s always best if you can’t keep your bikes inside to remove a wheel, the saddle, or both.”