A total of five bikes were stolen from an address in the Bingham Avenue area of Poole sometime between midnight and 6.15am on Sunday 9 January.

The offenders forced entry to a secure building of the property and stole a pale green Specialized electric mountain bike, a pale grey Specialized electric ladies’ bike, a dark blue Specialized Sirrus X model carbon gravel bike, a black Bombtrack Hook Ext-C gravel bike and a white 3T Exploro Team lightweight road bike.

Police Constable Megan Cleary, of Dorset Police, said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who has witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the relevant time or who has information about those responsible.

“Also, I would urge anyone who may have seen bikes for sale in unusual circumstances to contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220003913. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.