Bikes worth 'thousands of pounds' stolen from Bristol shop on Christmas Day

Bicycles worth thousands of pounds were stolen from a Bristol store on Christmas Day.

Thieves broke into Bikemaker on West Street, Old Market, on December 25 and helped themselves to a number of bikes and cycling equipment.

Run by cycling enthusiast Russ Hadley, Bikemaker offers qualified bike building, repairs and servicing as well as a range of bicycles for children and adults.

A crowdfunder has been set up for Russ as he doesn’t have insurance to cover the losses. A message on the GoFundMe page reads: “Customers’ bikes and e-bikes have been stolen that he will now be responsible for paying for. 

“Russell works so hard for his business that he has built up over the last 13 years and is an important part of the community. This has come as a massive blow for him. I really hope we can pull together to help him rebuild his business and support his family in the meantime.”