An electric bike has been stolen outside a supermarket in Dorchester.

A police investigation has been launched after a black Karkhoff e-bike was stolen from outside the Co-op store in Trinity Street in the evening. 

Police have now issued CCTV images of three men officers wish to identify. 

The incident happened at 10.30pm on Saturday, September 14 however details have only been made available about the incident today. 

Images of three people Dorset Police would like to identify following a bike theft in DorchesterImages of three people Dorset Police would like to identify following a bike theft in Dorchester (Image: Dorset Police) A spokesperson for Dorchester Police: "Following enquiries, we have now obtained CCTV images of three men we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

"We would urge anyone who recognises them to please contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240142509.

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