THREE motorbikes have been stolen in a spate of thefts in East Sussex.

Police in Hastings and Rother are appealing for witnesses or information after receiving reports of three locked motorbikes disappearing overnight.

The thefts took place in the Hastings and Rother areas over a period of four days from Friday January 6.

The stolen bikes are described as a red and white Yamaha R6 from the Valley Park area of Rye, a white Yamaha 125cc XT from Stockleigh Road, Hastings and a blue Honda CB400 from Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea. 

Inspector Daniel Russell said: "If you see any of the bikes or have any information that can assist us, please report online or call 101 quoting Operation Yamaha.

"Alternatively, you contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-org.uk."