CCTV appeal following theft of bike from school in Stroud

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a bike from a school in Stroud last week.

It was reported that an unknown man entered the grounds of Archway School in Paganhill at around 11.50am on Monday 9 February.

The offender then entered the bike shed and using bolt cutters, cut a lock that was securing a SB165 Yeti mountain bike and left the premises on it. A helmet, which was also taken with the bike, was found discarded nearby.

A number of enquiries have taken place since the incident took place and officers would now like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident.

They are now asking anyone who recognises the man, or who has information which might be relevant, to make contact.

They would also like to hear from anyone who has seen the bike, which is a turquoise-coloured SB165 Yeti Full Suspension mountain bike with silver bars, silver stem and a white seat and orange Fox suspension, or has been offered it for sale.

Information can be submitted online by completing the following form quoting incident 267 of 9 February: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously