HARROGATE police are appealing for information after a £4,500 bike was stolen in the town.

The Trek Speed Concept tri road bike was stolen on Wednesday, outside a sandwich shop on Cold Bath Road.

The thief was seen riding the bike into Valley Gardens. He is described as a white man, aged in his early 20s, 5ft 10in tall and wore a white baseball cap, black hooded top and blue shorts.

Anyone with information can call police on 101.