AN INVESTIGATION has been launched over the theft of a pit bike in Poole which is believed to have since been sold on.

Officers are making enquiries in relation to a stolen blue Welsh pit bike, which has a 110 semi-automatic engine.

The bike was stolen from Bournemouth Road in the early hours on Saturday, February 27.

A spokesperson for Poole Police said it is believed that the bike was then sold on outside One Stop in Melbury Avenue later that day.

Anyone with information in relation to the theft should contact police on 101, quoting reference 55210033098.