A BIKE was stolen in broad daylight outside of a Co-Op in Bournemouth.

Officers are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following the bike theft.

It is reported that at around 4.30pm on Thursday, January 27 a bike was stolen from outside Co-op in Belle Vue Road. 

The bike is described as a blue and green Carrera Valour, with a back red light and front white light.

Police Community Support Investigator Chris Wilson, of Bournemouth police, said: “I have been carrying out enquiries into this incident and have now obtained a CCTV image of a man I would like to speak to. 

“I would urge anyone with information about his identity to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who has seen a bike matching the description for sale locally in unusual circumstances since the incident took place.”

Anyone with information is asked to 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 55220015887. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.