Warning after surge of mobility scooter thefts in Dispatch district

Posting on their Facebook page, Bulwell, Rise Park and Highbury Vale Police said: “Some of these thefts have included securely locked mobility scooters whereby locks have been removed and insecure mobility scooters.

“Please be aware of this increase and if possible secure your mobility scooter within your property, take photos of your scooter and make note of any serial numbers as this will help officers to return any that may be found and seized.

Do not leave any valuables on show or any items of value on show in your gardens.

Each report is being investigated and we ask that you continue to report any suspicious activity directly to the police via 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.”