POLICE have appealed for help to trace thieves who stole a racing motorbike from Poole.

The Yamaha YZ250F was stolen from a shed at a property in Fleets Lane at around 3am on Thursday April 2.

The bike is white and has race number 46 displayed on the front and rear.

Police Constable Luke Davis, of Poole police, said: “I am now able to release an image of the motorcycle in question.

“I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident taking place or has seen or been offered the motorcycle to contact me, in confidence, on 101.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 2:19 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.