Stolen bike gear

**Da Bird** · 25th September 2007, 15:27

Overnight 6-7 September 2007 there was burglary at a commercial premises in Invercargill, where a large quantity of motor cycle related equipment was taken. A conservative estimate at this stage is $20,000 - $30,000.

Information received indicates that this burglary may have connections to a local gang, two of whom were recently seen towing a trailer in the lower North Island.

The property taken includes:

Panniers

Neo back protectors

Motox goggles

Oxford panniers and bags

Yuasa batteries

large number of trousers and jackets (Nortech, Spool, Dri Rider and Motor Line)

quantity of expensive motor cycle oils (Belray, Maxima)

approx 100 pairs of motor cycle gloves (Storm, Speed, Oxford, Motox, Neo, Armourtech, Nortech)

56 motor cycle helmets (THH, FFM, Zeuss, Hjc, Shark, Airoh)

14 pairs of motor cycle boots (Terrain, Gaerne, Vcan, Moto, Forma)

If you are offered any items such as the above on the cheap, they are quite possibly stolen.

Any information can be directed to D/Sgt Dave NELSON, Invercargill Police.

**Finn** · 25th September 2007, 15:30

Have you called the cops?

**Big Dave** · 25th September 2007, 15:33

Have forwarded to todd - see if we can get it in bikemart.

Any stuff like that ping it to me or todd@kiwrider.co.nz and we'll do our best to publish it.

**Da Bird** · 25th September 2007, 15:34

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Have forwarded to todd - see if we can get it in bikemart.

Any stuff like that ping it to me or todd@kiwrider.co.nz and we'll do our best to publish it.

Thanks, will do. I just found out about it today but better late than never.

**imdying** · 25th September 2007, 15:40

Reward for info?

**oldrider** · 25th September 2007, 15:49

They must systematically be doing the rounds, I have heard of a number of bike shops being done over, over a number of years now.

It just pops up every now and then, up and down, all over the country.

Bike shops must be easy pickings and probably not many cops etc really care too much.

I reckon if some one did a survey they might just find a pattern, maybe a culprit even!

John.