POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a bicycle theft at Bishop Auckland's Newgate Centre.

A black Shockwave mountain bike was stolen from the centre's multi-storey shopping centre between 2pm and 2.30pm on Monday, July 2.

The bike is distinctive, because its back wheel is smaller than the front wheel. It has front and rear suspension and the crank is broken.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Bishop Auckland police on 0845-606-0365.