An investigation has been launched after a red Ducati motorbike was stolen in broad daylight in Swindon.
Wiltshire Police said officers were called at around 12.45pm yesterday (3 March) following reports that four suspects on e-bikes had taken a red Ducati V4 from a property in the Walcot area.
During the incident, the victim was assaulted with a weapon. The extent of any injuries has not been disclosed.
A short time later, police received a second report of the group pushing the stolen motorbike along Eldene Drive. Officers attended and recovered the bike, but the suspects fled the scene on their e-bikes.
They are described as wearing all black clothing and balaclavas.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate those involved. Anyone who witnessed the robbery, saw suspicious activity in Walcot or Eldene Drive, or has relevant information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log 131 of today’s date.
