Police have launched an appeal to make three bikes 'too hot to handle' after they were stolen from a campervan passing through Durham as part of a family holiday.

Durham Constabulary have asked the public to share information about the theft as far and wide as possible so as to get the bikes back to the family as soon as possible for them to enjoy the rest of their trip.

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The bikes were stolen from a campervan that was parked on Orchard Drive in Durham some time between 2.58pm and 4.45pm yesterday (Saturday 11 March).

Police released descriptions of the three bikes as part of the search. They are: 

  • Pivot Firebird (medium) in bright red and blue with industry 9 hubs and Reynolds carbon wheels. Fox factory racing suspension and Maxxis tyres. Shimano Saint brakes.
  • Canyon Strive (medium), silver with blue pedals and accents all over the bike DT Swiss wheels and hubs with MAXXIS tyres, Rock Shox suspension and Sram brakes.
  • Norco Range (XL) Red with black decals. DT Swiss wheels and Maxxis tyres, Tektro brakes.

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Anybody with any information about the bikes or their whereabouts should contact Gary.Thompson@Durham.police.uk or Lee.Irving@Durham.police.uk quoting CRI00460671.

Information can also be left anonymously via the independent Crimestoppers either online or by phoning 0800 555 111.