POLICE are appealing for witnesses after 14 motorbikes - with a combined value of £120,00 were stolen by a masked gang in Wigan.

The incident happened between 9pm and midnight on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2023.

A white transit van and a white VW Golf targeted a showroom on Pennyhurst Street, Wigan.

The lock to the gate was broken before the van entered the yard and reversed right up to the building.

The offenders, all wearing dark clothing and face coverings, climbed on the van roof and smashed a first-floor window.

Entered through broken window

They then entered the showroom via the broken window and wheeled out several KTM off-road motorcycles.

One by one, they wheeled the bikes out of the window, on to the van roof and then dropped them off the van onto some drop bags below, police say.

The offenders make a total of three visits to this showroom throughout this timeframe, loading the van up with motorcycles each time.

They were seen leaving via Wilcock Street in the direction of Miry Lane, however the direction of travel from Miry Lane is currently unknown.

The total value of the theft is approximately £120,000.

Regional police appeal

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and assist their investigation.

Information can be shared via 101 or 0161 856 7226, quoting log 1003 of 14/10/23.

You can report information to GMP's website using the ‘report’ tool: www.gmp.police.uk Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.