Officers investigating the theft of a bike in Stevenage have today launched a police appeal to trace the thief.

The bike, pictured above, had been left locked in a rack on Bessemer Drive when it was stolen at some point between 10.10am and 5.10pm on Friday, July 1.

The offender is described as a white man who was wearing a blue T-shirt, a black jacket, black trousers and black shoes.

Officers are appealing for anyone who has seen the bike since it was stolen or anyone who may have been offered it for sale to contact Herts police via 101, quoting crime reference E1/16/4443.

You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.