THIEVES stole bikes worth thousands of pounds when they raided a building on an industrial estate in Canvey.

Burglars targeted Sedgwick Fencing and Gate Specialist in Northwick Road, at around 5:30am today.

They broke into a container and a van, taking five motocross bikes, various tools and a remote controlled car.

Pc Mike Wright, who is investigating the incident, said: "These are very distinctive off road bikes, they have no number plates and are all brightly coloured. Four are KTM bikes, coloured white and orange and one is a yellow Suzuki 450 bike. Anyone who has any information about where they are now should contact police."

Police are urging anyone with information on the break-in or they whereabouts of the bikes to contact Pc Wright at the Area Investigation team at Rayleigh on 101