AN electric bicycle worth up to £5,000 has been stolen from a garage in Poole.

Two bikes were stolen from the home in Bingham Avenue between 12-5pm on Thursday, November 19, police say.

One was the electric Haibike, the other was a green Cannondale racing bike.

Police Community Support Investigator Roslyn Curtis, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this burglary and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to please contact us.

"I am also issuing an image showing part of the electric bike that was stolen and would urge anyone who comes across a bike like this being offered for sale locally or online in unusual circumstances to get in touch.”

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 55200174600.