Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle St Albans road

Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle St Albans road

Dear Resident

Between 1805 1815 on 07/06/25 an attempted theft of a vehicle occurred in Stalbans Road

At 18:20, the victim has heard a loud bang outside and checked the window to see two suspects hitting his bike chain with a pickaxe trying to steal his Silver Honda motorbike. The victim has then gone outside to confront and apprehend the suspects who have dropped the axe and run off. One ran left towards the roundabout and the other ran straight through an alleyway.

The victim recovered the pickaxe and the bike was not stolen or damaged. Victim described suspects as white males, in black clothing with black balaclavas. They seemed to be under 18 around 14 years old.

If you have any information relating to this crime you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/52429/25

Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

Ensure you lock doors and shut windows/sunroof when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Always remove keys from the ignition when you are not with the vehicle

When parking, remember to set your immobiliser or alarm or use an approved steering lock or gear lever clamp.

Never leave valuables in your vehicle – not even in the glove box or boot – and keep all possessions out of sight – even coats, sunglasses and carrier bags.

Be aware of your keys. Don’t leave them visible on a windowsill or near to your front door, where they could be “hooked” through the letterbox.

If you have a keyless entry car use a signal blocking bag.

Store car ownership documents at home, not in your car.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area.

If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here.

For more detailed vehicle crime prevention information, visit the “Protect Your Property” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/protectyourproperty

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James Cook
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO Supervisor, Dacorum - Hemel Town centre)