POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a mountain bike was stolen from outside Debenhams in Swindon town centre.

A teenager, who rode off towards the direction of the bus station, took the red Raleigh mountain bike between 6pm and 7pm last Saturday.

The thief, who is white and about 5ft 10in tall, was with a group of three men, one of whom was riding a bike.

He was of slim build and was wearing a flat, charcoal-coloured cap and a grey hooded tracksuit.

Anyone with information about the theft should call WPC Rachel Brinn at Swindon police on 0845 408 7000.