CCTV appeal and crime prevention advice issued after bike theft in Portsmouth

We are appealing for witnesses and issuing crime prevention advice after a bike and a bike wheel were stolen from University Library on Cambridge Road.

We received reports that on Thursday 12 September, between 4:30pm and 7:50pm, a man removed a quick release wheel from a bike, detached a second bike from its wheel and attached the wheel to the bike before cycling away.

We have been conducting enquiries and are now looking to identify the man in this image, who was seen in the area at the time and may be able to provide us with more information.

Anyone who knows who the is man, or has any information that could help with our enquiries, should call 101 quoting 44240392613 or submit information via our website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/  

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

We would also like to remind people to ensure that you lock your bike frame to a secure anchor. Do not lock quick release wheels to the anchor point.

More information on how you can protect your bike from theft can be found on our website here: Protect your bike from theft | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary