A BIKE was stolen from a garage in Wimborne, prompting a police investigation.

The bike, which was stolen from Oakley Lane between Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19, is described as a Giant TCR carbon road bike in black and orange with Hunt wheels.

Officers investigating the theft have released an image of the bike and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Police community support investigator Kate Hann, of East Dorset police said: “As part of my enquiries I have obtained an image of the stolen bike. I would urge anyone who has seen it for sale in unusual circumstances to please get in touch.

“I am also appealing to anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area during the relevant time period to contact officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email to 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200088317.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.