TWO MOUNTAIN bikes worth hundreds of pounds were stolen from a block of flats in Crossways.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the bikes were taken from a foyer at flats at Hope Close, where they were chained to a tool chest.

They were last seen at midnight on Sunday, May 29 and the owner reported the theft to police the following morning.

One of the mountain bikes was a blue Carrera Griffin with some slight modifications.

The bike was in good condition and valued at around £1,000 and had been used for fundraising cycle rides.

The second bike was a white women’s Carrera Vulcan, valued at £400.

Police Constable Tony Skeldon, of Dorchester Police, said: “The victim – a 30-year-old Dorchester man – is extremely keen to recover these two mountain bikes.

“They are valuable bikes and the loss has caused him considerable inconvenience. I am appealing for witnesses and anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of these bikes to speak with Dorset Police.”

Witnesses and anyone with information are asked to call Dorset Police on 01305 222222, quoting incident number 30:157.