Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a bike was stolen in Christchurch. 

The bike was taken from a communal area at an address on Hunt Road between 3.15pm and 4pm on Thursday, July 14.

The bike is described as a blue and silver Apollo mountain bike with 21 speed and front suspension.

Police Community Support Officer Ken Lightfoot, of Christchurch Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has seen or has been offered for sale a mountain bike matching this description in suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55160105900.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.