POLICE have released an image of a stolen motocross bike taken in Poole.

The red Honda bike was taken from a shed at an address in Lentham Close on Thursday, January 5.

It happened between 1am and 1.30am.

Police have released an image of the bike in the hope anyone with information may come forward.

Police Community Support Investigator Chris Hardy, of Dorset Police, said: “We are investigating this burglary and I am issuing an image of the motocross bike that was stolen.

“I would urge anyone who comes across a similar one in suspicious circumstances to please contact us. Our enquiries indicate the bike may possibly now be in the Southampton area.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230001939.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.