POLICE have launched a manhunt for a cyclist who was behaving suspiciously in Bournemouth.

A member of the public phoned Dorset Police to say the male rider was acting strange while riding on a pushbike in the areas of Cranleigh Road, Beaufort Road and Kimberly Road in Southbourne.

He is described as aged in his 60s and wearing tinted glasses. He was wearing a high-vis yellow coat, white cycle helmet with a camera attached, dark trousers and dark shoes.

His bike has black paniers on both sides and distinctive black handwarmers attached to the handlebars.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward following the incident at around 3.50pm on Thursday, November 14.

Police constable Andrew Jennings, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and we are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with relevant information which might aid our enquiries.

“I would also ask any residents or motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident to please review their doorbell cameras and dashcams to see if they have captured anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240175796.

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