Thieves steal van, bikes and quad bike during night-time break-in next to A43 near Silverstone F1 track

Hunt is on for three males who forced their way into commercial unit
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 1st Feb 2022, 14:01 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2022, 14:02 BST
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Detectives have launched a manhunt for three thieves who stole a van, two motorbikes and a quad bike during a break-in.

Officers say the trio — wearing dark-coloured clothing — forced their way into a unit at Shacks Farm Barn, next to the the A43 near Silverstone race track, between 9pm and 10.30pm last Wednesday (January 26).

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They fled via a farm track towards Whittlebury. The van was later recovered.

Shacks Farm Barn is about two miles along the A43 from Silverstone circuitShacks Farm Barn is about two miles along the A43 from Silverstone circuit
Shacks Farm Barn is about two miles along the A43 from Silverstone circuit

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "Our officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone or a vehicle acting suspiciously in the area or who may have captured footage of such vehicles travelling in convoy on CCTV or dashcam.

"Anyone who has information which could assist our investigation, please call 101 or using incident number 22000052181 or, alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."