Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town

Five bicycles, including four e-bikes, were stolen from a remote property near Grosmont on Saturday, October 3 (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

FIVE bicycles, including four e-bikes, have been stolen from a remote property close to a North Yorkshire coastal town.

The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of Saturday, October 3.

A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have been offered these bikes for sale or knows where they are now, to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police online by visiting their website, selecting 'Tell us about,' and choosing 'An existing case or report.'

Alternatively, people can use the live chat service on the website, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Those unable to use the online options can call 101.

The reference number is 12260194164.