POLICE have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of an electric bicycle in York.
The incident happened at 2.45pm on August 14 in Lendal in the city. The Carrera Vengeance electric bike, which is grey with red stripes, was taken from a secure cycle rack.
North Yorkshire Police officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognize the man in the footage as they believe he will have information that will help the investigation.
PC Jamie Gibson said: “The victim has secured their bike to a cycle rack with a lock, however the lock is cut and the bike is stolen within seconds.
“The CCTV footage demonstrate how thieves can quickly steal a cycle which has a cheap or poor lock. To help deter opportunistic criminals, we strongly recommend using an approved locking device.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jamie Gibson or email jamie.gibson@northyorkshire.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12210181232 when passing on information.
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