SHOCKING video footage has reportedly captured a brazen man 'stealing' a bike during Reading Pride celebrations.

A woman claims she saw the man steal the bike close to the event held on Saturday which attracted hundred of people to King's Meadow.

Video footage shows a man jump on to a bike outside Thames Lido and ride off between 6.20pm and 6.40pm.

His right foot slips from the pedal as he tries to ride off before he cycles passed two women who were recording the alleged incident.

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One of those women, Milene Canudo de Almeida, who shot the footage above, claims she saw someone trying to break the bike’s lock so she yelled.

She alleged that she was told to ‘shut the f*** up it’s not your business’ before the man left on the bike.

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She reported the incident to Thames Valley Police, who are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting the reference number 43210 399 288.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.