AN investigation has been launched after a mountain bike was stolen from a property.

Police are investigating an incident of theft that occurred between 6pm on Wednesday and 6.30am yesterday outside an address in West Avenue, Barrow.

A black and dark grey Boulder mountain bike was taken from the side of the property.

The mountain bike has some paintwork damage on the front forks and a Topmark sticker on the main stem below the saddle. The mountain bike is also fitted with a distinctive saddle which is most commonly found on road bikes.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PC 2925 on 101 or report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident number 102 of 10 June. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.