Police appeal to trace pair in connection with two thefts from homes in Derbyshire town

During both incidents, children’s bikes were taken from driveways in Swadlincote by two men – who left in a blue Ford Transit van.

The first incident happened just after 8.00am on Wednesday, April 19 at a house in Cranfield Avenue, Gresley, Swadlincote.

Just over an hour later, at 9.30am, the same two men were seen going down the drive of a property in Yard Close, Swadlincote – taking three children’s bikes and a curtain pole.

Officers are now asking for the public’s help to locate the two pictured men, as they believe the pair may have important information about what happened.

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If you know these men, or you have CCTV or dashcam footage of either incident, contact Derbyshire Police using one of the methods below – quoting reference number 23*235970:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.