AN outraged biker whose motorcycle was stolen tracked down the thief and took back his vehicle.

The bike, a Suzuki 750, was stolen from Annfield Plain, near Stanley, County Durham, at about 5pm on Saturday, March 22.

Its owner, who declined to be named, tracked the thief to nearby New Kyo, on Monday morning.

He chased the thief, who abandoned the bike and fled on foot.

The thief is described as aged 17 to 18, 5ft 8in, slim, with mousey coloured hair and big ears. He was wearing a dark, long-sleeved top, blue tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and a silver bracelet.