BICYCLES and cycling equipment worth £30,000 were stolen from a shop in Whitchurch.

Offenders broke into North Hants Bikes, in Church Street, between 8pm on November 26 and 9.30am on November 27, and stole the expensive equipment.

PC Paulina Ritchie, from Whitchurch police station, said: “Did you see anyone suspicious in the area of the Murco petrol station overnight on Tuesday, November 26? Or have you been offered any high end bikes for sale?”

Anyone with information should contact PC Ritchie at Whitchurch police station on 101.