North Wales Police have issued a warning to motorbike owners to remain vigilant, following thefts in the Gwynedd North area.

The first motorbike is reported to have been taken during the evening of Thursday 7 December from an address on the High Street in Bethesda. It was later found damaged nearby. Anyone with information is asked to contact us quoting reference A192714.

The second motorbike is reported to have been taken from an address on College Road, Bangor, during the afternoon of Sunday 10 December and was later found damaged nearby. Anyone with information is asked to contact us quoting reference A194822.

District Support Sergeant Andy Davies said: “We’re appealing for anyone who may have seen either of the described motorcycles or may have dashcam or private CCTV footage that may assist in our enquiries to contact us.

“We’re also appealing for residents to remain vigilant for suspicious activity in the area, and for motorcycle owners to check the security of their vehicles when not in use.

“If possible, park your motorcycle where it can be seen by yourself or your neighbours, and use locks and alarms when possible, to prevent an opportunistic thief from trying to steal it.”