Police are appealing to the public for help to trace a valuable mountain bike stolen from a shed in Penzance.

Offenders forced the padlock off a garden shed in Parade Street sometime between 6pm on Thursday 4 September and 7am the next day.

Once inside they took the KHS XC604 black and yellow men’s bike, valued around £1,400.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the distinctive bike in the area or any second hand traders and bike shops who may have been offered the machine for sale.

They would also like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity or individuals in the Parade Street area at the time of the burglary.

Please contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting crime reference CR/104752/14.