POLICE investigating the theft of a bike from a restaurant in Christchurch have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

At around 7pm on Tuesday May 18 a man entered a storage area at the back of Bailey Bridge Table Table restaurant on Bailey Drive and stole a bike.

The bike is described as a GT Avalanche mountain bike with green and red lights.

Police Community Support Investigator Kate Hann, of Christchurch police, said: “Our investigation into this theft is continuing and we have conducted numerous enquiries so far to try and identify the man. However, these have proved unsuccessful and I am now issuing a CCTV image of a man I would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone with information about who he is to please come forward.”

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 55210079161.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.