Teens arrested after burglary at bike shop on Lyndhurst Road in Brockenhurst

TWO teenagers have been arrested after burglary at bike shop in Brockenhurst.

Officers responded to reports of a break-in at a bike shop on Lyndhurst Road in the early hours of this morning (Monday).

Two people were seen smashing windows to break into the store, stealing two bicycles. They then escaped on a motorbike while carrying the bicycles.

Police spotted a motorcycle matching the description given and tried to stop the vehicle, which was abandoned by the rider and passenger, and a short foot-chase followed.

A 16-year-old boy from Andover was detained and arrested by officers on suspicion of burglary, while a dog unit later located a 16-year-old boy from Totton in undergrowth near Ashurst campsite.

He was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and burglary. They both remain in custody.

The two bicycles were recovered and returned to their owner, while enquiries are ongoing to find the owner of the motorcycle.

A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "We appreciate the theft of bicycles is a cause for concern across the New Forest, especially during summer months, and this continues to be a high-profile district priority for our neighbourhood policing teams.

"They will be continuing to conduct routine, high-visibility patrols in local hot-spot areas."

Victims of crime should call the police on 101 or online www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

In an emergency, or if you see a crime in progress, call 999.