POLICE in Helensburgh are appealing for the public's help after a £500 mountain bike was stolen from a secure close at a block of flats in the town.

The red, white and black bike was stolen from Charlotte Court in East Princes Street after a report was received of a fire door having been smashed in between 7pm on April 12 and 6.10am the next morning.

Anyone with information about the theft can call 101 and ask for Helensburgh police office.

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