Have you seen this stolen bike?

Officers in Bishop’s Stortford are releasing a photo of a stolen bike in a bid to find it.

Between 6pm and 7pm on Monday 21 August, a red and black Ammaco mountain bike was stolen from the bike racks at Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre in Rye Street.

PCSO Scott Rome, from the Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We are investigating the bike theft and as part of our investigation, we are releasing a photo of the bike in the hope that someone recognises it.

“Does the bike look familiar? Have you seen it being ridden or offered for sale?

“Please get in touch if you think you can help. You can email me directly at email me directly (opens in a new window).

“I would also like to take this opportunity to remind residents about bikeregister.com (open in a new window). This is a national database for bikes and it’s a great idea to register yours on there. It means that if your bike is recovered after being lost or stolen, you will be easily reunited with it.”

For tips on protecting your bike from theft, visit the crime prevention pages on our website.

You can also report information online at online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 41/67187/23.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form (opens in a new window).