POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a mountain bike was stolen from outside a town centre shop.

The men's Specialized Hardrock mountain bike was stolen from outside Bikesport in Bondgate, in Darlington, on Saturday, April 5 between 3pm 4.15pm.

It was secured with a cable bike lock, which the thief cut through before taking the bike.

The bike is a black medium-sized bike, with red flashes, black plastic mudguards and disk brakes.

Anyone with any information can call PC Chris Horner on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.

GREEN FINGERS: The next meeting of Darlington Gardening Club takes place on Wednesday (April 16) at 7pm at Bondgate Methodist Church Hall.

The guest speaker will be Michael Hall from the Incredible Edibles project. All are welcome.