POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of three bikes which were stolen in the Southchurch area.

Officers have issued photographs of the bikes in the hope that someone will recognise them.

The most distinctive is a black Santa Cruz Heckler. The others were a ladies’ cream Marin Coast Trail bike and a white Rockhopper with red lettering.

They were stolen from a house between 11.30pm on Thursday August 29 and 8am on Friday August 30.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Pc Nicola Drake at Southend on 101.