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Nottinghamshire Police Appeal After Theft Halts Indian Rider’s Round‑the‑World Journey

Police have asked anyone who recognises the KTM 390 Adventure to call 101 and quote incident 213 of 28 August.

Overview

  • Yogesh Alekari’s fully loaded KTM 390 Adventure was stolen from Wollaton Park, Nottingham, on August 28 while he stepped away for breakfast.
  • The bike carried his passport, laptop, cameras, cash and other gear, with losses he estimated at over £15,000.
  • CCTV and bystander video shared by Alekari show multiple thieves breaking locks, reportedly using a hammer, before riding the motorcycle away.
  • Nottinghamshire Police say local inquiries are ongoing and have released an image of the motorcycle, but no arrests or recovery have been reported.
  • Alekari remains stranded without travel documents as the Indian High Commission offers assistance, and he has urged his online community to share the footage and leads.