POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a mountain bike.

The maroon coloured Kona Dawg bicycle was stolen from the Purple Mountain Bike Centre, at Dalby Forest, near Pickering, between noon and 5pm on Friday.

The bike which has front and rear suspension is valued at about £2,500.

Police Constable Andrew Rogers, of Malton safer neighbourhood team, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who has any information about this theft or knows where the Kona Dawg is now. I ask that they contact me as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can contact PC Rogers at Malton Police Station on 0845-60-60-247, quoting reference number 12110077786.