OFFICERS are investigating after multiple bikes were stolen near university accommodation.

Dorset Police were alerted to a report of theft outside Lyme Regis House in Holdenhurst Road between 5.05pm and 5.10pm on September 23.

A man in his late teens reported his Cube mountain bike locked to a bike rack was stolen.

Following CCTV enquiries, officers found a further two bikes were stolen from the same location.

However, these were not reported to police.

Police community support investigator Melanie Osborne of Bournemouth police said: “As part of my enquiries I have obtained CCTV images of the suspects.

“I am appealing to anyone with information about their identity to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also urge anyone who had a bike stolen from the same location during the time of the reported incident to please come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240148505.

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