A CCTV image of a man has been released by police after a hybrid bike was stolen at a Cowley shopping centre.

Between 4.30pm and 5pm on Tuesday, June 16, the victim, a man in his 30s, left his bike locked up on the bike rack outside Templars Square.

The bike, a hybrid women’s bike with black and blue details, was taken from the rack.

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Investigating officer PC Lucy Rattenberry, based at Oxford police station, said: “I am releasing this image as I believe that this man may have important information that could help with my investigation.

“If you recognise this man, or think that it might be you, please get in touch.

“You can contact us using our online reporting form, quoting reference number 43200180653, or by calling the non-emergency 101.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”