LOCALLY based police are on the lookout for a man seen riding illegally around the town on an electric bike.

The man is described as wearing dark clothing with a blue motocross helmet riding a black Surron electric bike.

Police have concerns for the man riding the scooter as he is not only a danger to himself, but a danger to other road users and pedestrians.

The use of these electric bikes is illegal on UK roads with any person caught doing so can be issued with a fixed penalty points on their driving licence and a fine.

If anybody has witnessed this man riding the bike as described, to contact PC Rees on 07814 057276.

POLICE officers based in Ross-on-Wye are appealing for information following a burglary at Court Gardens at Fownhope during the early hours of Sunday, September 8.

The burglary took place at approximately 2am after the offenders gained entry to an outbuilding by undoing the screws and then forcing the wooden door and stole three high value bicycles and several paintball guns.

It is believed the intruders entered Court Gardens via Nover Wood Drive at 1.45am.

If you were in this area of Fownhope and saw anything suspicious or have any information that might help police with their enquires contact West Mercia Police by calling 101 and quoting incident number 137 of September 8.

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website crimestopper-uk.org.

POWER tools and golf clubs valued at £34,000 were stolen from three vehicles parked up at Ross-on-Wye Golf Club on Friday, September 13, between 7pm and 7:20pm.

Locally based police officers believe that the two alleged offenders, who were driving a black BMW Series 3 estate with a tow bar were responsible.

It is understood that the offenders drilled the locks to gain entry and causing significant damage in the process.

Power tools and golf clubs were taken from the vehicles. The total value of all of the items is approximately £34,000. 

If anyone has any information that might help with the police investigation, call 101 and quote reference 362 of September 13.