POLICE were called to Christchurch on Sunday night after reports of three people acting suspiciously near a bike shed.

Officers and the police helicopter were sent to Curlew Road in Mudeford around 11.42pm after a report of three people, described as male and aged in their late teens, acting suspiciously near a bike shed.

It was reported three bikes had been stolen from the shed over the past three days.

Officers attended and a search of the area was carried out, assisted by the NPAS helicopter.

A 17-year-old Christchurch boy was located and is assisting officers with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.