Bikes and equipment worth more than £70,000 stolen at Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William

More than £70,000 worth of bikes and equipment has been stolen during the Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William.

Thieves struck at the renowned event overnight between Friday and Saturday.

Officers are hunting for the criminals, who are also believed to have caused damaged to cars associated with the event.

A police spokesman said: “Officers in Fort William are appealing for information following the theft of high value bikes and equipment in the Nevis Range and Torlundy area.

Bike theft

“Around £70,000 worth of bikes and equipment was stolen between 7.30pm on Friday, 20 May and 7.45am on Saturday, 21 May.

“Damage was also caused to vehicles involved in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event.”

Detective Sergeant Louise Thewlis said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Nevis Range and Torlundy at the time who may have witnessed anything or has any information about the whereabouts of the bikes and equipment to get in touch.”

Anyone with information about the bike thefts from the Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William should call police on 101 quoting reference 0798 of 21 May or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.