A MOTORBIKE was stolen from outside a property in Christchurch.

Some time between 2.30am and 3,30am on Saturday, April 20, thieves targeted an address in the Purewell area.

Police said they attempted to steal two motorbikes and a push bike.

When officers arrived, they found the push bike and one of the motorbikes a short distance from the address.

One of the motorbikes, a BMW GS1200 R, was found abandoned the following day in the West Moors area.

PC Tom Rose, of Dorset Police, said: “Thankfully, both motorbikes and the push bike have now been accounted for, but we continue to carry out enquiries to identify the offenders involved.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during the early hours of Saturday, April 20, to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant footage on home CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcam.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240058276. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.