CCTV images have been released of a man after a mountain bike was stolen outside a leisure centre. 

A light blue Cube mountain bike was stolen from outside the Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre in Christchurch between 6pm and 7pm on Wednesday, June 7. 

Officers believe the incident could be linked to another bicycle theft from outside the leisure centre on Friday, May 26.

They are investigating a number of other bike thefts in the wider Christchurch area. 

Police Community Support Investigator Kate Hann, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this bike theft as well as other incidents and we have obtained a CCTV image of a man we would like to identify as part of our enquiries. 

“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230088918.  

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