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Fenham bike theft warning

Police are warning bike owners after a number of burglaries in Fenham. Sheds in the Ovington Grove area have been broken into over the last couple of weeks.

Since November 8, police have received four reports of shed break-ins.

Tools, electrical equipment and bikes were stolen and officers are urging residents to protect their sheds.

"Bikes seem to be top of the list for thieves on the run up to Christmas. They are looking for sheds that have been left unlocked or with poor security and then breaking in and then helping themselves to bikes and other expensive items. If you store bikes, or anything of value, in your shed then please think about protecting them. Make sure it's locked and use good quality locks and security equipment. Consider taking anything of high value out of the shed and storing it in the garage or indoors.

"Help us catch these burglars by reporting anyone who you see hanging around homes, gardens, garages, sheds or vehicles acting suspiciously. If you see something that's not right then ring us and tell us and we will do the rest."

– Neighbourhood Inspector Julie Rana

During one of the burglaries between November 13 and November 14 a black and white Specialised XL Tarmac SL bike and a black and white BT Triban bike were stolen.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate these bikes and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101.

Pickford looking forward to 'extra special' meet and greet with fans

Jordan Pickford Credit: PA

Jordan Pickford says he looking forward to meeting the club's fans in his hometown.

Sunderland players Pickford and Wahbi Khazri will be visiting the official club store on November 24 to meet the club's supporters.

The Black Cats duo will be signing autographs and memorabilia within the club shop located in the Galleries Shopping Centre, Washington.

“I am really looking forward to meeting fans from my hometown, it will be an extra special experience for me personally and it will be great to meet them face to face and thank them personally for their support home and away this season.”

– Jordan Pickford

Sunderland beat Hull City 3-0 last weekend to pick up their first home win of the season. They defeated Hull with two goals from Victor Anichebe and one from Jermain Defoe, his 150th Premier League goal.

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