Three electric scooters have been found after police say they suspect a man was “garden hopping, breaking into sheds.”

Officers say that the suspected thefts happened during the early hours of Thursday, June 4.

But they say that they have now tracked down the three missing scooters at a house in Astley.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Three Electric Scooters were located and seized from an address in Astley on Tuesday June 4 2024 following reports of a male suspect garden hopping, breaking into sheds during the early hours of the morning of the 4th June.

“Three e-scooters were recovered, however, one has since been returned to its owner after he discovered it was missing from his shed nearby.

“One is a MYCLE electric scooter and the other a black AOVPRO ES80.”

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This comes amid long running concerns about crime and vehicle thefts all across Greater Manchester in recent months.

Police have appealed for anyone who may believe that one of remaining scooters may be theirs or who may know the rightful owners to get in touch.

They can do so by calling 101 quoting log number 0520-040624.

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.