AN expensive bike was stolen from a garage in Witchampton.

Police are appealing for information after a pale green Canyon Aeroad road bike had was taken at around 11.50pm on Thursday, January 18.

Officers searched the area after the break-in was reported but the thieves were not found.

PC Steve Hall, of East Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this burglary and I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on the night of Thursday, January 18, into the early hours of Friday, January 19, to please contact us.

“I am also issuing an image of the bike that was stolen and would urge anyone who comes across a matching bike being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances to please report it to us.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240009513. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.