Police have released a CCTV image of a man who may have vital information about the theft of a bicycle in Newbury.

On Friday, January 4, a teenage boy secured his blue and orange Careera Valour mountain bike in a bicycle shelter at the Sainsbury's supermarket on Hectors Way at around 3.30pm.

The offender broke the lock which was securing the bicycle and rode it away.

Investigating officer PC Katherine Lathe, based at Newbury police station, said: “I am keen to speak to the man in this CCTV image, as he may have information which is vital to our investigation.

“Anyone who recognises this individual, or has information about the incident, can report the details on the Thames Valley Police website quoting reference 43190003594.

"Alternatively, you can call the non-emergency telephone number, 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”