THIEVES reportedly broke into a garage in Fordingbridge and stole bikes – worth in excess of £20,000.

New Forest Police said the theft took place at a Godshill Wood property between 11pm on Friday, August 22 and 8am on Saturday.

The stolen bikes are described as a Santa Cruz Nomad, a Merida Reacto, a Santa Cruz Blur and a Santa Cruz Bronson.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.

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Picture: New Forest Police

A spokesperson for the force said: “If you were in the area between the times mentioned above, and recall seeing anything of the incident, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44250381747.

“Additionally, we’d like to hear from you if you have any footage of the incident, including CCTV, dash cam, mobile phone or doorbell camera, or have seen the bikes described since the incident.“

Information can also be shared online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

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