Bike theft in Christchurch – CCTV appeal
Officers investigating the theft of a bike in Christchurch are issuing a CCTV image of the suspect.
At around 4.40pm on Monday 9 June 2025 a man stole a bike outside the Home Bargains store in Bailey Drive.
The bike is described as a silvery grey, Boardman MTR 8.6 full-suspension mountain bike.
It was further reported that when the owner of the bike – a teenage boy – followed and confronted the suspect, he brandished a small knife at them.
Police Constable India Russell, of Dorset Police, said: “As part of my enquiries I have obtained a CCTV image of the suspect.
“I am appealing to anyone with information about his identity to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250082442. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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