'It was my pride and joy': Telford rider furious after motorbike stolen - watch the CCTV
A man who had his motorbike stolen off his drive in Telford has spoken of his anger following the theft.
Len Evans, 48, said that the Kawasaki Ninja was his “pride and joy” and is furious that the bike was taken from outside his home in Windsor Road, Dawley, in Telford.
After hearing a noise from his drive, the father-of-four found that the Ninja was already gone. Estimated to be worth at least £1,200, Len believes it was loaded into a white van near his home.
“I was upstairs when it happen,” he said.
“My wife called and asked if I could look outside because she thought she had heard something. When I went outside the bike was gone.
“I walked out to the road to look up and down. I heard a noise but it didn’t sound like a bike so I ignored that. Then I heard the van drive off.
“My wife saw a white van minutes before it happen. I believe the noise I heard was the bike possibly being pushed up a ramp into the van.”
The bike, which was usually kept around the read to the house, had been moved to the front so that Len’s children could play safely in the back garden. It was taken at around 10.15pm on Saturday.
Len said: “I loved that bike. It was in mint condition for its age. I looked after it really well – only ever let one mechanic near her. It was my pride and joy.”
Since sharing his story on social media, hundreds of people have offered Len their support.
Nearly 300 people have shared his initial Facebook post about the theft and then a video of CCTV footage put out on Sunday.
“I’m really pleased with the amount of support I have had on social media,” he said.
“I put the theft on Facebook soon after it happened and the response from friends and many others was amazing. People have been sharing it with other friends and on bike-orientated websites.
“Unfortunately I’m currently on long term sick from work. I suffer chronic asthma and now have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I enjoyed the days when I was feeling strong enough and well enough to ride her. Sadly that’s gone now.”
Anybody with information should contact police on 101.
Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or going online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org