POLICE are urging motorbike owners in Deeside to be vigilant after a number of thefts.

This week, three motorbikes have been stolen from addresses in Connah's Quay, Hawarden and Mancot.

All of the bikes have been recovered in a damaged or destroyed state.

North Wales Police's Eastern community safety team tweeted: "Make sure you make your bike is locked and if you can, park it in garage or rear garden out of sight."