A number of stolen bikes are set to be returned to their rightful owners after being seized in Sunderland.

The collection of pedal bikes and a motor bike were taken by officers after searching a home on Padgate Road in Pennywell on July 3.

In total, they are believed to be worth up to £1,000.

(Image: Northumbria Police)

The police are now trying to reunite the bikes with their owners.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing after several pedal bikes and a motor bike were seized at a dwelling on Padgate Road in Pennywell on July 3.

"It’s believed that the bikes are worth up to £1,000.

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"Officers have now released various images of the seized items and are asking anybody who believes they belong to them to get in touch.

"Please contact Northumbria Police by sending a DM on social media, using the live chat on the Force website or by going to the https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ page on the website."

Please use crime reference number 077971A/24