Bicycle thefts in Stow Hill, Newport and subsequent prosecutions
Reference: 22036
Date Added: Thursday, March 16, 2023
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I would like to make an FOI request if possible please regarding bicycle thefts in the city centre of Newport
- I would appreciate any data you have pertaining to reported bicycle thefts in the city centre of Newport (stow Hill ward)
- If these could be broken down by year from 2019 - 2023 that would be great
- I would also like to know how many of these have been recovered / led to a culprit being prosecuted.
No information held.
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