Arrest made after round-the-world bike theft

Nottinghamshire Police officers investigating the theft of a motorbike taken midway through a round-the-world trip have arrested a suspect.

The motorcyclist was 15,000 miles and nearly four months into his journey when his bike was stolen in Nottingham.

After parking up at Wollaton Hall, the rider went for some breakfast before returning to find his motorbike had been taken.

In addition to losing his motorcycle, the Indian national had the luggage attached to it – which included his passport – stolen too.The theft was reported around 11am on 28 August, with different Nottinghamshire Police teams conducting extensive inquiries since then.

These have included analysing available CCTV footage, interviewing witnesses, and conducting searches – both in the community and online.

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A public appeal was also released to assist the investigation, with information generated from that helping to identify a suspect.Based on this, police were led to an address in Doncaster yesterday, where they located and detained an individual.

The 18-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and other offences.

Police are still trying to trace the stolen black, white and orange KTM 390 Adventure motorbike and want anyone who knows where it might be to come forward.

Sergeant Daniel Sheasby, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our policing teams have been conducting extensive inquiries since this theft was first reported to us.

“We know, having spoken to the victim of this offence and hearing about his journey, how much the theft of his motorbike has impacted him.

“While we’ve so far been unable to return the motorcyclist’s property to him, we hope news of this arrest provides some reassurance that action is being taken.

“This is still very much an active investigation though, so we’d again appeal to anyone who knows anything but hasn’t shared it with us yet to please do so now.

“That includes any sightings of the stolen motorbike, or any information relating to who might have been involved in this incident.

“Vehicle theft is a serious offence, so we’re determined to track down anyone involved and return this man’s stolen property to him.”

Information can be shared with the police by calling 101, quoting incident 213 of 28 August 2025, while Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.