AN image of a stolen bike has been released by police investigating the theft from a property in Poole.

The Specialized Pitch 47 Expert mountain bike was taken from a communal area at the property in Bournemouth Road sometime between Friday, December 17 and Monday, January 3, when the victim was away from home.

Police Constable Jade Harper, of Poole police, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries into this matter and I am now releasing an image of the stolen bike in the hope that someone may have come across it in the local area.

“I would urge anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220001115.

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