POLICE have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a motorbike that was ridden dangerously in a Poole street.

The incident unfolded at around 12.58pm on Saturday, May 11, in Nelson Road.

Officers attended and searched the area, with the motorbike being found at an address in same road.

Police said the bike had been taken from a different property in the vicinity without the owner’s consent.

PC James Allcroft-Reid, of BCP police, said: “This off-road motorcycle cannot be ridden legally on the road, which can be very dangerous. Even though we were able to recover it, I need to find out who took and used it on that day.

“I am now in a position to release an image of the suspect and hope somebody is able to identify the man pictured.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240070236. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.